Bonus Episode: Michael Smith

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In high school, Michael never realized that he could make a living off of his hobbies. He majored in graphic design in college and those possibilities became a reality. Even today, he is amazed that design is a profession.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Michael’s  mantra is: 'Every experience in life can be improved through intentional design', and he strives to make remarkable experiences.</span></p> <p> </p> <h2><strong>Show Highlights</strong></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Boundaries a leader should set when expressing a vision </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Navigate unintended blind spots that emerge when you create as a team</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Successful collaboration is driven by a loose grip on your ideas</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Effective leadership finds the “who” and not the “how”</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Cast a vision that drives people to partner with as the best version of themselves</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The function of a leader is  bringing an idea to life</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">A plan for leaders to reflect, direct and design</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <h2><strong>Full Transcript</strong></h2> <p><a href= "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uo6eJmv3yLgIk0Qca8yqYgn9iIiNN6WQP4YPhUU-zVI/edit?usp=sharing"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Michael Smith Transcript</span></a></p> <p> </p> <h2><strong>Michael Smith’s Resources & Contact Info:</strong></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mesmithdesign/storybook-eyes-childrens-book/"> <span style=