Thursday, June 3, 2027 | Michigan Union

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Maize X Blue (maize by blue) is a conference for U-M marketers and communicators hosted by the Office of the Vice President for Communications each year. It's an opportunity to connect in person and be inspired by our diverse community of U-M colleagues sharing current trends, best practices, and innovative solutions for our higher ed environment.

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FEATURING KEYNOTE AND BREAKOUT SESSION LEADER

Todd Henry

Speaker - Author - Advisor

For nearly 20 years, Todd Henry has equipped leaders and creative pros to become the most valuable person in any room. Through his books, keynotes, podcast, and workshops, he shares practical strategies to help people and teams be brave, focused, and brilliant every day.

Keynote Description
Brilliance Under Pressure

In our ever-accelerating world, the need to produce brilliant results can leave even the most talented leaders and professionals feeling uninspired and burned out. Todd Henry provides a proven framework for maintaining peak creative problem-solving, even under intense pressure.

Talent may get you in the game, but it’s your everyday practices that keep you at the table. Through engaging stories and practical insights, you’ll be equipped with powerful strategies to defeat the common “assassins” of creativity that rob you of focus and productivity, and you’ll discover how to master five areas of creative rhythm that will enable you to stay energized and avoid the pitfalls of burnout and frustration.

By the end of this keynote, you’ll be armed with a toolkit of practices that will transform your approach to creative work and enable you to consistently deliver brilliant results, no matter the circumstances.