Ideas That Move People ft. Leeann Leahy

About this episode

Leeann Leahy discusses the importance of emotionally resonant work and the role of curiosity in creativity.

The best ideas don’t just capture attention — they create consequences. In this episode, Leeann Leahy shares why emotionally resonant work matters more than ever, how curiosity fuels creativity, and why agency culture should be built around people, not perks. This is Brand Story, a podcast celebrating the stories of real people who are making an impact on brands, business, and the world around them. Episodes feature guests from a variety of backgrounds who bring their own unique perspectives to the conversation. Brand Story is created and produced by Gravity Group, a full-service brand and marketing agency, and is hosted by Gravity Group President, Steve Gilman. Links and Information From the Episode Here: gravitygroup.com/podcast/ideas-that-move-people/ Continue the conversation on social: For more of Brand Story, check out our LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/gravitygroupmarketing ), where we’ll post previews and highlights of shows, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, plus other marketing news you can use. We’re also on: Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/gravitygroup Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/gravitygroupmarketing (00:00) Introduction to Leeann Leahy and…

People in this episode

Host: Steve Gilman

Guest: Leeann Leahy

Topics covered

• emotional resonance
• creativity
• agency culture
• advertising
• human-centered design

Keywords

• emotional resonance
• creativity
• agency culture
• advertising
• human-centered design
• L.L.Bean
• Golden Corral

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gravity Group, L.L.Bean, Golden Corral

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