THE LAKE VIEW PODCAST - DREAM BIGGER: NO LIMITS: In this episode we discuss how leaders can DREAM BIGGER by removing the limits on thinking and problem solving. We go in depth about the PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act)method of Quality Improvement, and highlight other strategies to avoid placing limits on our dreams for ourselves and the communities we serve. We end with "Bobby's Book List" of three books for leaders that will encourage them to be limitless in their goal setting.

Lake View Podcast - Dream Bigger No Limits

Lessons on different types of motivators, what behavioral science can teach us about motivation, and the importance of intrinsic motivators in the workplace.

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Motivation at Work: Dan Ariely and Wardah Malik

Why workplace friendships are important, tips for making friends at work, and how to deepen connections with better conversations.

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Work Friendships: Kat Vellos

How organizations can shift toward more customer centricity, and why it starts with employee health.

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Customer Centricity: Leslie Witt

Learn a framework for identifying bias, prejudice and bullying and choosing a response; tools leaders can use to disrupt bias; and ways to be an upstander at work. 

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How to Confront Bias at Work: Kim Scott

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What makes a good insight? Learn about how to make customer research impactful with Arianna McClain, Head of Research & Insights at Cruise.

Insights in Action: Arianna McClain

At its worst, friction can be a destructive force in an organization. Friction can undermine productivity and innovation, create inefficiency, and even chip away at our energy and enthusiasm for work. 

But what if friction could be reframed as something positive—something that makes the right things, like joy, productivity, and creative thinking, easier?

Learn how great leaders use friction to make the right things easier and the wrong things harder with Bob Sutton, organizational psychologist and New York Times best selling author.

Creative Confidence Series

How Great Leaders Use Friction: Bob Sutton

Most of us recognize why curiosity is important. Few of us know how to practice and unleash its full potential. But when leaders embrace curiosity, it becomes a catalyst for transformation, helping leaders challenge their assumptions, connect with people, and build cultures where everyone feels like they matter.

Learn why curiosity is one of the most important skills for leaders today, plus tangible tips and activities that we can practice to build our curiosity muscles, from Scott Shigeoka, curiosity expert and author of the new book, SEEK: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World.

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Why Curiosity is a Business Imperative: Scott Shigeoka

"The Magician," a dynamic track from Xak Stahl's "Major Arcana" album, is a powerful anthem celebrating the transformative power of creativity and self-realization. Inspired by the Tarot card of the same name, this song blends elements of indie rock and electronic music to create a soundscape that's both mystical and energizing.

Stahl's vocals exude confidence and determination, embodying The Magician's mastery over the elements of creation. The lyrics weave a tapestry of magical imagery, inviting listeners to tap into their own inner power and shape their reality through artistic expression.

Musically, "The Magician" builds from quiet introspection to explosive choruses, mirroring the journey from inspiration to manifestation. The arrangement incorporates both organic and electronic elements, symbolizing the Magician's ability to bridge different realms.

The chorus serves as a powerful affirmation of personal power, with the declaration "I am The Magician" becoming a mantra for those seeking to harness their creative potential. The bridge beautifully illustrates the cosmic dance of creation, emphasizing the connection between individual expression and universal energies.

"The Magician" is more than just a song; it's a musical spell that empowers listeners to recognize and unleash their innate creative abilities. It speaks to anyone who has ever felt the transformative power of art, offering a melodic reminder of the magic that resides within us all.

Lyrics:

In the quiet of the night, under stars so bright,
I gather all my dreams, in the soft moonlight.
With a canvas in my hand, and music in my soul,
I'm weaving spells of wonder, making myself whole.

From the shadows of doubt, to the light of day,
I'm conjuring the magic, in my own way.
With the touch of inspiration, and a spark divine,
In every beat and brushstroke, my power I find.

I am The Magician, master of my fate,
With the world as my canvas, I'll create.
With the tools of my heart, and the fire inside,
In the art of my life, there's no place to hide.

Through the whispers of the past, and the echoes of time,
I craft my reality, in rhythm and rhyme.
With the alchemy of love, and the potion of dreams,
I'm painting all my visions, on life's endless streams.

From the ashes of fear, to the dawn's first light,
I'm channeling the magic, into the night.
With the power of intention, and the will to be,
In every song I write, I set my spirit free.

I am The Magician, master of my fate,
With the world as my canvas, I'll create.
With the tools of my heart, and the fire inside,
In the art of my life, there's no place to hide.

In the dance of creation, where the mind meets the heart,
I'm casting spells of beauty, in every part.
With the magic of the moment, and the stars as my guide,
In the flow of the universe, I take my stride.

I am The Magician, master of my fate,
With the world as my canvas, I'll create.
With the tools of my heart, and the fire inside,
In the art of my life, there's no place to hide.

In the quiet of the night, under stars so bright,
I gather all my dreams, in the soft moonlight.
With the magic in my hands, and the power to see,
I am The Magician, setting my spirit free.

Major Arcana

The Magician

Xak Stahl: Alchemist of Sound, Architect of Emotion

Xak Stahl is a genre-blurring music artist, sonic storyteller, and relentless experimenter. Every track he creates is a new world—a kaleidoscope of indie folk, alt-pop, electronica, and global flavors—infused with raw emotion and boundless curiosity. Xak’s music isn’t just heard; it’s felt.

From Shadow to Spotlight

For Xak, music is metamorphosis. His journey began in the shadows, transmuting heartbreak and struggle into songs that glow with hope. Early anthems like “Neon Dreams” and “Rising Through the Darkness” invite listeners to find their own light. His newest project, Major Arcana, channels the mysteries of the Tarot—each song an archetype, each lyric a step along the path from the Fool’s first leap to the wisdom of The World.

More Than Music: A Multisensory Universe

But Xak isn’t confined to sound. As a visual artist and writer, he crafts immersive stories that spill across genres and languages—sometimes haunting, sometimes playful, always honest. Whether he’s conjuring lush soundscapes, weaving bilingual lyrics, or creating striking visuals, Xak’s art dares you to feel deeper and dream wilder.

An Invitation to Transformation

Join Xak Stahl on a sonic odyssey that blurs borders—between genres, between artforms, between you and the music. Each release is an invitation to explore, to heal, to become. For Xak, every song is a spell, every album a universe. The only question is: are you ready to step inside?

IDEO’s Creative Confidence Podcast shares candid conversations with creative leaders, changemakers, and innovators navigating today’s most pressing challenges. Through real-world stories and insights, we explore how to lead with creativity, build resilient teams, and drive innovation. Grounded in IDEO’s 40 years of expertise in design thinking and innovation, each episode offers inspiration and practical tools for audacious leaders at every stage of their careers. Hosted by Mina Seetharaman, Head of New Ventures at IDEO, the podcast brings a human-centered lens to the complexities of making more courageous futures.

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