On today's episode of This Changes Things hosts Baker Machado and Hope King give a recap of the day's top earnings. In addition, they talk through top tips to ensure your business is a success.
But first, Jason Mayden, CEO and Co-Founder of Super Heroic, joins This Changes Things to discuss how creativity can empower an entire generation. He spent 13 years working for Nike, leading the creation of products for athletes and cultural icons such as Michael Jordan, Carmelo Anthony, and Derek Jeter. At Super Heroic it's his mission to empower children with the power of play through different products.
Plus, everyone has those quirky tendencies, but how do we hone in those attributions and create innovation? Melissa Schilling, Author of "Quirky" and Lydia Dishman, Reporter at Fast Company join This Changes Things to discuss different strategies to becoming a great leader.
Rhea Thomas, Senior Economist at Wilmington Trust, breaks down the highlights from the latest jobs report and discusses how inflation could impact economic growth.
American gas stations are massive and only getting bigger. That's because most chains like Wawa, Sheetz, and Buc-ee's sell way more than just gas. So when and why did gas stations change from single-pump service garages to supersized, all-in-one travel hubs?
Greg Hoffman, the former Nike Chief Marketing Officer and the founder of the brand advisory group Modern Arena, joined Cheddar News to talk about his new book "Emotion By Design: Creative Leadership Lessons From a Life at Nike." The book talks about his high-profile career at the sportswear giant and lessons in branding that came from his time there. "A brand's personality is like a mosaic," he said. "There are so many unique characteristics and traits that you need to express to the world, and to come across as a human brand today, you need to make sure that you're relatable."
Catching you up on what you need to know on April 5, 2022, with Biden's call for a war crimes trial for Putin, another arrest made in the Sacramento mass shooting, NYC rolling out a campaign against Florida’s "Don’t Say Gay" bill, an aluminum shortage potentially affecting beer and cat food cans, and more.