Paul Stonick, a seasoned executive and father of two teenagers, discusses the intersection of business and parenting in this episode of the Bringing Up Business podcast, hosted by Kaila Sachse.
Paul also recaps the challenges of balancing a demanding career with family life, the importance of empathy in leadership, and the evolution of workplace culture regarding parental leave. He shares insights from his journey in starting his consultancy, KICK, and emphasizes the need for creativity and emotional intelligence in both business and parenting. The conversation highlights the significance of nurturing relationships, setting boundaries, and the importance of active listening in both personal and professional settings.
More About Paul Stonick
Paul is a seasoned executive leader with a proven track record of driving transformative business outcomes through strategy and Design Thinking. With over two decades of “tra-digital” experience in design, product development, and a strong entrepreneurial mindset focused on outcomes over outputs, Paul has a deep understanding of how to build empowered teams, leverage human-centered principles, and deliver the business value of design. Paul is a sought-after advisor, mentor, and speaker, regularly featured on industry podcasts where he brings depth and authenticity to discussions on design, leadership, team culture and innovation.
Paul also coaches and mentors the next generation of design leaders in his work with Amazing Design People (adplist.org). ADPList inspires powerful conversations and collaborations among designers worldwide so together we can change the world with creativity. He is also a founding cohort member of Punks & Pinstripes -- a private network of transformation executives. Find us at punksandpinstripes.com.
Paul currently resides in Atlanta, GA, has been married for 29 years and is the father of two teenagers.
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