How Magic Teaches Us About Trust and Innovation | Mike Hruska

11/07/2025 44 min Temporada 6 Episodio 14

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Why do you instantly trust your favorite actor... even though they've been lying to you for years?Here's the mind-bending truth: We don't just tolerate deception—we PAY for it. Movies, music, magic shows... we crave "beautiful lies" that expand our sense of what's possible.The kicker? The same psychology that makes magic work can revolutionize how you lead change and build trust.🔮 Magic Makers understand:There's a difference between "impossible" and "not possible yet."Problems should be articulated, not rushed to solutionsTrust can be built instantly when you "live in the shadow of the future."Reality is anchored in 7 metaphors, and you can change themThe magic formula: Set the stage → Suspend disbelief → Create shared journeys → Surprise that leads to DELIGHTMost change management fails at that last step. Instead of delight, people get anxiety.The best innovators aren't just problem-solvers—they're magic makers who help people see around the corner.Read the article and hop on a 5-day challenge here: https://www.magicademy.club/wonder-leadership/how-magic-teaches-us-about-trust-and-innovation-mike-hruskaWhat's your magic? 🪄#Innovation #Leadership #ChangeManagement #Magic #Trust #ProblemArticulation #MagicianMindChapters00:00 Introduce Mike02:26 How do we define MAGIC?06:44 The Magic is to Articulate Problems09:04 MAGIC Violates Our Reality Metaphors11:52 A Pleasant Digress: Experience API15:44 MAGIC: Facilitating Change & Creating Delight20:56 Example of Change through MAGIC23:03 The Power of Magic in Building Inclusive and Innovative Cultures25:02 Creating Environments of Trust to Create Change30:28 A Future of Personalized Food, Education, and Healthcare33:39 AI Inspire Flourishing Future Potential35:31 Conversation Recap36:48 Mike's MAGiC

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