The truth behind building brave brands at scale - Simon Dixon
The truth behind building brave brands at scale - Simon Dixon  
Podcast: Daring Creativity. Daring Forever.
Published On: Mon Dec 02 2024
Description: "If you're not curious and embracing change, the world will start to change around you. People often are afraid of change. It's a scary thing." - Simon Dixon In this revealing conversation, Simon Dixon, co-founder of Dixon Baxi, discusses his 24-year journey building one of the world's leading branding agencies. He shares insights about creative confidence, managing change, and maintaining authenticity in an increasingly noisy design industry. Dixon reveals his approach to leadership, learning, and staying relevant while working with global brands like Netflix and AC Milan. With refreshing honesty, he discusses the evolution from being a self-described "self-obsessed" young designer to becoming a leader who understands the value of collaboration and mentorship. His perspective on balancing creative excellence with business acumen offers valuable insights for both emerging and established designers.Key Takeaways:True creative confidence comes from understanding your right to create, rather than seeking external validationChange and adaptability are essential for long-term success in creative industriesFocus on building systems and creative engines that can adapt to future needs rather than following trendsReading about behavioral science, physics, and human condition can make you a better creative than just studying designSuccess comes from understanding fundamental problems rather than just solving surface-level briefsCreating time to think and process information is crucial for creative leadershipThe design industry requires balancing commercial success with authentic creative expressionProfessional growth often means learning skills beyond pure creativity, like finance and people managementNegative feedback often comes from a small but vocal minority - focus on the actual users of your workBuilding a lasting creative business requires clear values and the courage to stay true to them Daring Creativity. Daring Forever. Podcast with Radim Malinic Show questions or suggestions to desk@daringcreativity.com Latest books by Radim MalinicMindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of creative life, career and business Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFcFree audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobookSigned books https://novemberuniverse.co.ukLux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off)November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)