
Featuring Exclusive Interviews
Below is a list of the accomplished and creative people that Leslie sat down with to interview for this book. In exchange for their time and perspectives, charitable donations have been made in their honor to the nonprofit organizations of their choice.
Kerry Lenhart and John Sakmar
Producers, Writers
(including MacGyver 1986-1988)​
Denny Post
Board Member, Travel & Leisure, Libbey, Vital Farms​
Jay Samit
Artist, Bestselling Author, Head of Partnerships, Verses​
Jules Pieri
Board Member, Investor, CEO and Co-Founder The Grommet​
Pat Copeland
Member, Board of Trustees, Harvey Mudd College, Former CPTO, Zendesk
Tony Fadell
Build Collective Principal, Nest founder, iPod inventor, iPhone co-inventor
Scott Ehrlich
Chief Innovation Officer, Head of Corporate Strategy Sinclair Broadcast Group
Scilla Andreen
Founder & CEO Impactful Group, Founder, IndieFlix​
Jason Silva
TV Host, Futurist, Digital Media Storyteller, Speaker​
Scott Belsky
Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Product Officer, EVP Design & Emerging Products
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"Grandy's book represents something increasingly rare in the field: a truly novel perspective on an often-misunderstood concept, with a clear, actionable path to realizing the benefits of her insights."
William Koehler, Ph.D.
Dean, Sloane School of Business and Communication; Professor of Management, Regis College, Weston, MA.
"Creative Velocity is the cheat code for unlocking innovative potential. Leslie has masterfully synthesized research, her own experiences, and the wisdom of successful leaders from across industries to provide actionable strategies answering the age-old question—how to overcome the roadblocks to 'thinking outside the box' and unlock individual and team innovative potential."
Karim Meghji
Chief Product Officer, Code.org
"What sets Creative Velocity apart is its practical approach—Grandy doesn’t just offer theories but provides powerful exercises and frameworks that empower readers to unlock their creative potential."
Jason Baumgarten
Global Head, CEO & Board Practice at Spencer Stuart

















