Why do you instantly trust your favorite actor... even though they've been lying to you for years?

Here's the mind-bending truth: We don't just tolerate deception—we PAY for it. Movies, music, magic shows... we crave "beautiful lies" that expand our sense of what's possible.

The kicker? The same psychology that makes magic work can revolutionize how you lead change and build trust.

🔮 Magic Makers understand:

• There's a difference between "impossible" and "not possible yet."

• Problems should be articulated, not rushed to solutions

• Trust can be built instantly when you "live in the shadow of the future."

• Reality is anchored in 7 metaphors, and you can change them

The magic formula: Set the stage → Suspend disbelief → Create shared journeys → Surprise that leads to DELIGHT

Most change management fails at that last step. Instead of delight, people get anxiety.

The best innovators aren't just problem-solvers—they're magic makers who help people see around the corner.

Read the article and hop on a 5-day challenge here: https://www.magicademy.club/wonder-leadership/how-magic-teaches-us-about-trust-and-innovation-mike-hruska

What's your magic? 🪄

#Innovation #Leadership #ChangeManagement #Magic #Trust #ProblemArticulation #MagicianMind

Chapters

00:00 Introduce Mike

02:26 How do we define MAGIC?

06:44 The Magic is to Articulate Problems

09:04 MAGIC Violates Our Reality Metaphors

11:52 A Pleasant Digress: Experience API

15:44 MAGIC: Facilitating Change & Creating Delight

20:56 Example of Change through MAGIC

23:03 The Power of Magic in Building Inclusive and Innovative Cultures

25:02 Creating Environments of Trust to Create Change

30:28 A Future of Personalized Food, Education, and Healthcare

33:39 AI Inspire Flourishing Future Potential

35:31 Conversation Recap

36:48 Mike's MAGiC