Creative ideas can be tough to sell.

You're trying to convince someone of something that doesn't exist yet.

So I think design thinking says, okay, well, how do I make them feel less uncomfortable

that this thing we're going to birth into existence isn't just magic.

You know, it's a way to prove what value you bring even before the thing is created. Oh, Without further ado, I'd do I'd love to have Eric introduce himself. He's a person I met through the community and we've gotten to know each other quite well.

He's a super cool, awesome human being. So without further ado, Eric, can you introduce yourself?

Well, hi everyone, my name is Eric Moore. You may see me online as, quote,

the design thinker.

What that really means is I'm the only communication strategy,

strategists rather who blends design thinking

with the art of nonviolent communication.

And I do so transforming quiet leaders into influential storytellers.

And what that means is I like to work with new and emerging leaders, people who might be new to the role and

don't quite know how to communicate with their team because for so long they've just

been doing the work. And I like to work with older or executive leaders who maybe are losing touch with their younger teammates.

Wonderful. I'm kind of flying blind here a little bit and trusting myself in Eric's very capable

hands.

And so Eric, how do we structure today's conversation with the format?

How does this work?

First and foremost, I think it's good to just hear what you think design thinking is.

I'd like for you to just give your basic definition, some of your experiences with with it and then I'll dig into you know my professional experience

Maybe give a few stories and then today I want to give people a gift no strings attached I'm going to give people a gift.

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