Logitech's Jason Mayden: Leading with curiosity and humility

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As we head into a new year—and leave behind a year that was challenging for just about everyone on the planet, with the hope that this year will be better for all—we wanted to share an interview with one of the most optimistic, creative, and insightful people we know: designer, entrepreneur, and educator Jason Mayden.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When we first interviewed Jason in 2018 for one of our</span> <a href= "https://www.designbetter.co/conversations/jason-mayden"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Design Better Conversations</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, we knew we had to get him on the podcast. He had such a unique perspective on design as a service to humanity that we sensed our audience would love to hear his story.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We spoke with Jason on a wide range of topics, from how a near-death experience in childhood shaped his career and life, to how he maintains his energy and focus, to why being a polymath is an enormous advantage in today’s job market.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We finish the interview on a topic that strays a little from our usual subjects but is ultimately more important: how through all of our individual struggles we can benefit from recognizing our shared humanity. </span></p> <p><strong>Takeaways:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Learn what drove Jason to create his company SuperHeroic, and what he took away from the process.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Hear how servant leadership shapes his work and creativity.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Understand how Jason designs his life using tools like creative direction and brand strategy,</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Bio</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In his previous role at Nike, Jason oversaw the design and execu