Hands-on IT – Fostering Creativity in IT: Listen Monkey, Listen. E08

In this episode, Landon Miles interviews Jon Levenson, the manager of content and community at Automox, about the importance of creativity in IT and how to foster a creative environment. Jon shares his background as a former actor and how he fell into tech, as well as his experience in copywriting and podcast writing. They discuss the key elements of creating a creative environment, such as putting the work first and fostering collaboration. Jon also shares techniques for offering feedback and inspiring creativity, including the Liz Lerman Critical Response Structure. Jon and Landon discuss the importance of inviting coworkers to engage in creative work and the value of listening and creating a space for sharing ideas without fear of judgment.

Links:
- Liz Lerman Critical Response Process
- We Can Do Hard Things Podcast