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What does it mean to find joy in the middle of problems that should never have existed in the first place?
In this episode of Highly Visible & A Little Misunderstood, I sit down with Louis Byrd, Chief Architect of Responsible Innovation at Zanago Design, to talk about how doing the hard, often frustrating work of fixing broken systems can still be a source of joy and purpose.
Louis shares how he stays grounded while working on solutions to issues that overwhelm most people, the surprising ways joy shows up in that process, and why influence isn’t always about the loudest voice in the room. We get into:
- 🌍 Impact without burnout — why joy is a renewable fuel for long-haul work
- 🧩 The “sphere of influence” mindset — and how to use it when change feels impossible
- 🤝 The quiet power of presence — influencing others without having to push or persuade
Whether you’re a changemaker, a problem-solver, or someone wrestling with the weight of the world’s mess, this conversation is a reminder that joy isn’t a distraction from the work — it’s what keeps us in it.
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