Struggling to stay creative, focused, or consistent? In this episode, Lori Harris interviews Hollywood producer Adam Leipzig to break down the real systems behind creativity, productivity, and long-term success. Forget the myth of waiting for inspiration — Adam reveals why creativity is built through action, not emotion. You'll learn how to eliminate overwhelm, stop overthinking, and build momentum using a simple but powerful framework called "fearless persistence." Adam also explains why multitasking is destroying your productivity and how switching to monotasking can help you produce higher-quality work faster. If you've ever felt stuck, distracted, or unsure how to move forward creatively, this episode gives you practical tools you can apply immediately. If you would like some help with figuring out how to transform your life! I can help you create a vision for a life that you absolutely love living. Click here to arrange a session with me. If you're enjoying the podcast, please share the show with a friend or, even better, leave a review to ensure others can benefit from it too! GET TO KNOW ADAM LEIPZIG Adams Bio As a senior executive at Walt Disney Studios and later as President of National Geographic Films, Adam helped bring to life more than forty acclaimed movies, including March of the Penguins, Dead Poets Society, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Titus, The Way Back, and A Plastic Ocean. His projects have earned over $2 billion worldwide and received honors from the Oscars, BAFTAs, Emmys, Golden Globes, and Sundance. Earlier in his journey, Adam made history as the first American theater dramaturg outside New York City, producing hundreds of performances before stepping from stage to screen. Across four decades, he has collaborated with more than 10,000 creative artists in film, television, theater, music, and design & building bridges between business discipline and artistic vision. Today, Adam continues to produce films and media internationally while teaching at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, where he mentors MBA and executive leaders on creativity, storytelling, and communication. Adam is the writer of Fearless Persistence, his new book about how creators and leaders cultivate courage, stay true to their purpose, and keep going when the path gets hard. Adam's- Website Adam's Projects & Products Upcoming New Book: Fearless Persistence Releasing on April 21, 2026 Pre-order Link: Amazon Free Chapter Download: Free Chapter Adam's Social Media Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamleipzig/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamleipzig/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamLeipzig Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdamLeipzigPublic TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adam_leipzig Threads: https://www.threads.com/@adamleipzig FREE GIFT FROM LORI Free Audio Life Assessment: What Do You Really Crave? If today's episode still hit a nerve, this was made for you. I created this free 13-minute audio experience to give you the space to finally hear yourself across the five areas of your life that matter most. No scores. No grades. No performance required. Just you and your honest answers to questions that lead you back to what you actually want. Get instant access now at thelifeassessment.com FEATURED ON THE SHOW: If you're enjoying the podcast, I'd love to hear from you! Please share the show with a friend or even better, leave a review to ensure others can benefit from the podcast.
