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.
đź”® Magic Makers understand:
There's a difference between "impossible" and "not possible yet."
Problems should be articulated, not rushed to solutions
Trust can be built instantly when you "live in the shadow of the future."
Reality is anchored in 7 metaphors, and you can change them
The magic formula: Set the stage → Suspend disbelief → Create shared journeys → Surprise that leads to DELIGHT
Most 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-hruska
What's your magic? 🪄
#Innovation #Leadership #ChangeManagement #Magic #Trust #ProblemArticulation #MagicianMind
Chapters
00:00 Introduce Mike
02:26 How do we define MAGIC?
06:44 The Magic is to Articulate Problems
09:04 MAGIC Violates Our Reality Metaphors
11:52 A Pleasant Digress: Experience API
15:44 MAGIC: Facilitating Change & Creating Delight
20:56 Example of Change through MAGIC
23:03 The Power of Magic in Building Inclusive and Innovative Cultures
25:02 Creating Environments of Trust to Create Change
30:28 A Future of Personalized Food, Education, and Healthcare
33:39 AI Inspire Flourishing Future Potential
35:31 Conversation Recap
36:48 Mike's MAGiC
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