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Being a changemaker is not easy. It involves rejecting the status quo and opening the eyes of the world to something new, something different and, ideally, something better. Today’s guest, Stephen Gates, is no stranger to bringing about...
Being a changemaker is not easy. It involves rejecting the status quo and opening the eyes of the world to something new, something different and, ideally, something better. Today’s guest, Stephen Gates, is no stranger to bringing about positive change. With over 20 years of working in the design world, Stephen has an impressive resume of founding, building and leading world-class design teams. He has partnered with and designed for some of the world’s most innovative companies including Amazon, Google, Apple, Nike and Starwood Hotels to name just a few. And Stephen currently serves as the SVP of Omni-channel product design for Weight Watchers. Stephen is a self-proclaimed Crazy One, and this is a title we will definitely be discussing as it happens to be the name of his award winning podcast on which he shares actionable insights on topics like creativity, leadership, building your career and, of course, innovation. I’m not going to waste anymore time talking about him, let’s talk with him, here it is, my interview with Stephen Gates.
About Stephen Gates
Global design leader building world-class organizations that integrate human-centered methods to drive a long term vision and near term business impact. Stephen is the son of a Creative Director with 20+ years experience creating work grounded in research and data and executed with human-centered methodologies to create the strategies, concepts, and executions of award-winning integrated global advertising campaigns, multiple global Fortune 100 brands, and innovative digital experiences.
Stephen currently works as the SVP of Omni-channel product design for WW and has built deep and broad experience by working with, teaching, coaching and learning from executives, design, product and engineering teams at Amazon, Google, Verizon, Apple, Nike, Bank of America, Rolls Royce, The Home Depot, IDEO, HSBC, EY Partners, Frog Design, NASA, and many more. He has also worked at McCann Erickson, Citi, and Starwood Hotels with clients like American Airlines, W Hotels, Disney, ExxonMobil, Acura, Citi, Nationwide Insurance, Verizon, Subaru and more.
Stephen hosts The Crazy One podcast and gives keynotes at events worldwide to share honest and actionable insights on topics like creativity, leadership, building your career, and more. The 100+ episodes of the podcast have won multiple awards, including a 2020 Webby Award Honoree for Best Technology Podcast and a 5 stars average review in every global iTunes Store.
Resources Mentioned
This Might Get Me Fired https://www.amazon.com/This-Might-Get-Fired-Entrepreneurial-ebook/dp/B07C9S9DBJ
I Dare You to Care https://www.amazon.com/Dare-You-Care-Intelligence-Remarkable/dp/1643072587
The amazing design people List
Connect with Stephen
Website http://stephengates.com
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/stepdgat/
Instagram http://stephengates.com
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