FreshMinds Podcast

How do you actually find your art? And what do you do when the world tries to shut you down?In this episode of FreshMinds, Mitch Simon, Ronen Gafni (creator of the FreshBiz game and TEDx speaker), and Simcha Gluck (co-author of The New Entrepreneurs) get personal. They share their own stories of discovering their genius zones, the obstacles they faced along the way, and how to know when you've truly locked into your art.From bosses threatening to shut down retreats, to lawsuits over a board game, to unlearning what "responsibility" means, this conversation reveals the real, messy journey of claiming your unique value in the world. And why, in the age of AI, owning your art is no longer optional.In this episode:The two telltale signs you've found your art: passion and energyWhy does doing your art never feel like a task, and leave you more energized than when you startedMitch's story: leading transformational retreats while his bosses tried to stop himRonen's story: fighting all the way to the Supreme Court of Israel to protect his artThe danger zone of passion: underpricing your work and letting others take advantageSimcha's radio dial analogy: scanning through static until you lock into your stationHow limiting beliefs show up right when you hit your genius zoneBeing pushed by your past vs. being pulled by your futureWhy presence is the key to hearing the voice that guides you to your artA sneak peek at next episode: AI agents have now played one MILLION games of FreshBizWhether you're stuck doing what everyone else expects or standing at the edge of something you know is yours, this episode will give you the courage to turn the dial until you find your signal.If this episode sparked something for you, follow us and share it with someone who needs to find their signal.

Most people think art is for painters, musicians, and creatives. But what if your art is actually the unique way you create value in the world?In this episode of FreshMinds, Mitch Simon is joined by Ronen Gafni and Simcha Gluck to explore one of the most important questions of the AI era: What is your art?As AI takes over more tasks, the value of human creativity, perspective, imagination, and self-expression becomes more important than ever. The conversation dives into the concept of your "genius zone," how to discover it, what prevents people from expressing it, and how AI can become a powerful tool to amplify your unique contribution rather than replace it.What You'll Learn:- What "your art" really means beyond painting, music, or traditional creativity- How to identify your unique genius zone and natural strengths- Why do many people struggle to recognize and express their true value- The role of passion in uncovering meaningful work- How AI can help eliminate busywork and create more space for creativity- Why entrepreneurial thinking starts with understanding what makes you unique- The difference between your job title and your true contribution- How organizations can help people operate in their zone of geniusThe Big Idea:AI is making skills more accessible than ever before. The competitive advantage is no longer just what you can do—it's the unique perspective, creativity, passion, and humanity you bring to the work. The future belongs to people who understand their art and use technology to amplify it.Questions to Reflect On:- What activities make me lose track of time?- What unique perspective do I bring to my team or organization?- What would I do more of if AI handled my repetitive tasks?- How can I invest more deeply in my own genius zone?Follow us for new episodes of FreshMinds and join the conversation about leadership, creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and thriving in an AI-powered world.

Most people think entrepreneurial thinking is for founders and startup CEOs. It is not. And in a world where AI can write your business plan, draft your emails, and generate your next product idea, the leaders and contributors who thrive will be the ones who figured that out first.In this episode, host Mitch Simon sits down with Ronen Gafni and Simcha Gluck, creators of the FreshBiz business simulation game and co-authors of The New Entrepreneurs, to break down what entrepreneurial thinking actually means and why it now applies to every single role, from the VP of accounting to the newest person on the team.What You Will Learn:- Why entrepreneurial thinking has nothing to do with starting a business- How AI makes it easier to turn ideas into reality, but only if you already have the skill- What multidimensional thinking looks like in practice, and why most organizations accidentally kill it- Why your first idea is always an underdeveloped baby, and how to keep it alive long enough to become something real- How one shipping problem became a viral PR moment, and what that has to do with your job right nowThe Big Idea:AI is not going to make you more entrepreneurial on its own. But if you already have the instinct to connect dots, include more people, and turn a mundane task into a multi-dimensional win, AI becomes rocket fuel. The question is not whether your role requires creativity. The question is whether you are using the time AI is freeing up to actually do something with it, or just filling it back up with more tasks.Three Questions to Ask Yourself This Week:- What game am I playing right now, and what does winning actually look like?- How can I upgrade my own performance in this role today?- How can I, from where I sit, help my whole team level up?Subscribe to a new episode every week and share this with one person on your team who keeps saying they are too busy to think creatively.

Most people are using AI to do the same work faster. Write emails faster. Build decks faster. Summarize meetings faster. But that is exactly the wrong move, and it is going to cost people more than they realize.In this opening episode, host Mitch Simon sits down with Ronen Gafni and Simcha Gluck, creators of the FreshBiz business simulation game and co-authors of The New Entrepreneurs, to lay the foundation for the entire season.What You Will Learn:- Why using AI to do the same work faster is a trap- The difference between the old zero-sum game of business and the new one- What makes humans genuinely irreplaceable in an automated world- Why the cost of failure has dropped and how to use that to your advantage- Three behavioral shifts you can apply this weekThe Big Idea:Every time a major technology arrives, the first instinct is to use it to do old things faster. AI is no different. But the leaders who win are the ones asking a different question: not how can AI help me do my work better, but how can AI help me express my art more fully.Collaboration and creativity are the two things that made humans dominant on this planet. AI is not threatening those skills. It is raising the stakes for them.Three Shifts to Start This Week:- Get radically honest in your communication, with people and with your tools- Name your specific creative contribution, the thing only you bring to the table- Start failing faster and cheaper, use AI to experiment without the old emotional and financial costFreshBiz Game: https://freshbizgame.com/Watch Full Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fxk8MsSKiBUAbout the Show:Fresh Leadership is for leaders and contributors who know the game at work is changing and refuse to be left playing by the old rules. New episodes every week.Follow us for a new episode every week and share this with one person on your team who needs to hear it.