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Charles Lee

Charles Lee

CEO at Ideation, Author of "Design Your Good Life" & "Good Idea. Now What?"

Start with Curiosity (& Not an Answer)

Aug 18, 2026

Start with Curiosity (& Not an Answer)

Leaders who keep growing well into their careers, that is, those who stay relevant, energized, and genuinely innovative, share one consistent mindset and habit.

The Four Questions That Shape Everything

Aug 10, 2026

The Four Questions That Shape Everything

The most important questions you'll ever answer aren't on a performance review.

The Reality of Drift

Jun 16, 2026

The Reality of Drift

Most people don’t have a bad life. They have an undesigned one.

My Evolution as a Speaker

May 8, 2026

My Evolution as a Speaker

Moving Beyond Inspiration

Breathe

May 5, 2026

Breathe

A subtle reminder

Design Your Good Life Book Trailer

Apr 4, 2026

Design Your Good Life Book Trailer

My New Book is Here

Why So Many Evangelicals Support the Republican Party

Apr 17, 2025

Why So Many Evangelicals Support the Republican Party

Musing about How the Theology and Culture of Evangelicalism Could Lead Christians to the GOP

The Mental Health Benefits of Curiosity: Unlocking a Happier, Healthier Mind

Jun 6, 2024

The Mental Health Benefits of Curiosity: Unlocking a Happier, Healthier Mind

A glimpse into how harnessing curiosity can add a fresh spark to both our professional and personal lives...

Fixing Problems, Not the Blame: A Test of True Leadership

Apr 16, 2024

Fixing Problems, Not the Blame: A Test of True Leadership

In the realm of leadership, the actions and decisions of those at the helm not only determine the course of their teams but also serve as a mirror, reflecting the leader’s core values and leadership prowess.

Echoes of Wisdom: The Art of Listening to Our Own Advice

Mar 16, 2024

Echoes of Wisdom: The Art of Listening to Our Own Advice

In our journey of personal growth and the pursuit of excellence, many of us find ourselves playing the dual roles of both mentor and seeker.

The Truth about Designing for Simplicity

Feb 8, 2024

The Truth about Designing for Simplicity

"Good design is finding a solution to a problem. Great design is finding the simplest solution to the same problem." ~ Nicolas Peterson

The Complexity of Motives: An Exploration into the Stories in Our Heads

Feb 2, 2024

The Complexity of Motives: An Exploration into the Stories in Our Heads

It’s nearly impossible to judge a person’s motives. Unraveling the motives of others is like navigating a labyrinth or a cryptic puzzle. Is it even possible?

Keys to Staying Creative: Unlocking Our Innovation Potential

Jan 31, 2024

Keys to Staying Creative: Unlocking Our Innovation Potential

Creativity is not just a trait that belongs to artists, writers, or musicians.

Running a Business with Your Spouse: A Good Idea?

Jan 30, 2024

Running a Business with Your Spouse: A Good Idea?

They said running a business with your spouse was a bad idea.

How to Prioritize Tasks When Feeling Overwhelmed

Jan 24, 2024

How to Prioritize Tasks When Feeling Overwhelmed

In our fast-paced world, the feeling of being overwhelmed or unfocused is all too familiar. With endless to-do lists and looming deadlines...

Time Waits for Nobody

Jan 23, 2024

Time Waits for Nobody

Time. It’s a reality that stands still for no one, a relentless force that marches on with disregard to our pleas for it to slow down. Its...

3 Incredibly Easy Ways to Stay Focused (without feeling guilty or burdened)

Jan 19, 2024

3 Incredibly Easy Ways to Stay Focused (without feeling guilty or burdened)

The ability to focus is a crucial skill in our information-overloaded world. Here are three super easy tips to help boost your...

Lack of Motivation or Laziness? How to Overcome Both

Mar 9, 2023

Lack of Motivation or Laziness? How to Overcome Both

Have you ever found yourself struggling to get started on a task, but couldn’t quite put your finger on why? Could it be exhaustion...

Go Ahead, Steal My Ideas

Feb 27, 2023

Go Ahead, Steal My Ideas

Good ideas are a dime a dozen. They often find their way to the surface of our thinking in conversations, unexpected “aha” intersections of...

Shaping the Future of Work: 5 Key Areas to Consider

Feb 23, 2023

Shaping the Future of Work: 5 Key Areas to Consider

The future of work is filled with both promise and uncertainty. As technology advances rapidly, the way we work is changing drastically...

5 Learning Habits for Strategic Clarity

Feb 21, 2023

5 Learning Habits for Strategic Clarity

One of the most fulfilling aspects of doing strategic clarity work for clients is learning new subject matters. Given my work in...

Navigating Non-Profit Leadership During COVID-19

Mar 19, 2020

Navigating Non-Profit Leadership During COVID-19

We recently had over 100 non-profit leaders join us for a special webinar on Navigating Non-Profit Leadership During COVID-19. If you’re...

It’s Complicated... the Human Narrative

Jun 18, 2019

It’s Complicated... the Human Narrative

It’s nearly impossible to judge people’s motives. All of us are incredibly complex individuals that create personal narratives in our minds...

Leading Innovation

May 3, 2019

Leading Innovation

https://youtu.be/MmhfnT_0HP0

Donors Still Matter So Engage

Apr 17, 2019

Donors Still Matter So Engage

A friendly reminder for non-profits...