Inspiring Lives

Kevin Carroll: The Importance of Play, Curiosity, and Joy 


Episode Summary

Kevin Carroll has spent his career turning creative ideas into reality for organizations such as Nike, Starbucks, Adidas, Walt Disney and Under Armour. As an author, speaker and an agent for social change, Kevin's mission is to inspire companies and individuals, from CEOs and employees of Fortune 500 companies, to kids on his street, to embrace the spirit of play and creativity to maximize our human potential, and sustain more business and personal growth.

Episode Notes

Play isn’t a childish game to Kevin Carroll, it’s a part of who we are. On the latest episode of Inspiring Lives Kevin talks with us about the importance of play and how humility, curiosity and wonder can lead to both personal and professional growth. Kevin also speaks with us about being consistent, how to apply what we learn, and when to “look up”.

In this episode we cover

• Catalyst with a K [02:27]
• A Playground Peace Offering + Opportunity [6:52]
• Miss Lane, Genuine Connection, and Commitment [08:51]
• Humility, Curiosity + Wonder [11:44]
• Always Updating… Becoming the Best You.  [20:30]
• The Importance of Play [24:58]
• Check Your “Want-To” + Wear an Orange Hat [27:53]
• The Place Where Wonder Happens [29:59]
• Curation and Application [33:37]
• Attributes of a Superstar Creative [38:48]
• Remaining Curious + Look Up Moments [41:31]
• Be Consistent and Be About Something [42:20]
• Addressing Fear [50:35]
• Kevin in Three Words… [54:02]

Where to find Kevin

• Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/kckatalyst/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/kckatalyst
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevincarrollRB
• Website: http://kevincarrollkatalyst.com

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