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Why Anger Might Save Us, According to Walmart's Former CCO | Jean Batthany | Part I | Volume 4 cover art

Why Anger Might Save Us, According to Walmart's Former CCO | Jean Batthany | Part I | Volume 4

Why Anger Might Save Us, According to Walmart's Former CCO | Jean Batthany | Part I | Volume 4

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Jean Batthany is one of the most accomplished creative leaders in advertising, marketing & brand building. Our conversation with her was so good that we split it into two parts. She was the first Chief Creative Officer at Walmart & the creative leader who transformed Disney's in-house team into an award-winning agency. She's the founder of The Art of the Pause & the pioneer of Regenerative Creativity: a new operating system for how we create, lead & work without burning out. For over 30 years, she's led award-winning creative at DDB Chicago, BBDO, Saatchi & Saatchi, Merkley + Partners, and she was named one of Business Insider's 30 Most Creative Women in Advertising. Her message moves past burnout & toxic productivity toward something more radical & more human, psychologically safe cultures brave enough for big ideas & failing forward. She has shared it on stages including TEDx, Cannes Lions, ThinkLA & NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. At Walmart, Jean led the creative mission to build a 160,000 square foot studio for creativity at the speed of retail. At Disney, she transformed the creative services team & built a culture of curiosity, learning & innovation. Today she works as a Fractional CCO, partnering with mission-driven leaders and brands to build a more sustainable, equitable, beautiful world. Off the clock, Jean is the proud mother of two daughters, a former Advertising Working Mother of the Year & a past board member of Girls Inc. of LA. She's happiest on, in, or near the water, food is her love language & she still gets high on ideas. Episode Chapters: 0:00 | Welcome — "Teach Me to Be a Girl Dad" 4:27 | 24-Year-Old Jean: Saatchi & The First Job 8:19 | The Myth of Doing It All 9:36 | Mom Guilt & Parenting From Guilt 11:49 | Feminism 16:22 | Anger Might Save Us 19:42 | Hustle Culture, Boundaries, & Hell Yes or F*ck No 27:09 | From Creative Maker to Creative Leader 28:21 | The Susan Cradle Moment: Breaking the Glass Ceiling 33:02 | The Personal Brand Revelation 40:57 | Disney: First Six Months in Fetal Position 48:46 | Servant Leadership at the Mouse House 52:48 | Closing: The Hottest Fires Subscribe to Karan's Substack here! Follow Karan on LinkedIn here! Follow Shruti on LinkedIn here! Check out our website here! Check out Jean's book, It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles G. Shaw here! Get in touch with us on Socials: YouTube: here! Instagram: here! TikTok: here! Threads: here! X: here! Disclaimer: The content shared on The Learning Lounge is for educational & informational purposes only & reflects the personal experiences, opinions & perspectives of the hosts & guests.It is not intended as & should not be relied upon as, medical, legal, financial, or professional advice.Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions related to your health, finances, business, or personal situation.Topics discussed may include wellness, supplements, performance optimization, business strategy & personal development. Individual circumstances vary, & results are not guaranteed.Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of TLL or Dang World. A DANG World Studios Production Our People: Karan Dang - Co-Host & Chief Creative Officer Shruti Dang - Co-Host & Chief Operating Officer Utsav Dang - VP Strategic Operations Missy Hauser - Podcast Producer Sydney Dutton - Program Executive Jolie Orban - Social Creative Josh Lara - Executive Assistant Shitanshu Tyagi & Garima Pradhan - Long Form Editors Fahd Sukarno P. Mantukay - Short Form Editor Nadzmin Lackua - Social Media Graphic Designer Zaidell Aparejo - Graphic Designer John Mark Galamay - Social Writer Noah Kugell - Lead AV Technician Santiago Sanchez - AV Technician Will Mazzola - Original Lighting & Camera Design Estrella Trejo - Hair and Makeup Trina Duarte - Hair and Makeup German Belkin - Original Soundtrack Jassi Aunty - Head Chef Special Thanks: Late Sidharth Raj Dang, Amrita Dang, Shashi Shukla, Praveen Shukla , Aria Dang, Blue Vir Dang + Advisors, Mentors, Friends & Family
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