Becoming A Creative Leader & Keeping The 70s Music Spirit Alive with Bo Donaldson

Our guests exemplify the power of passion, mastery and skill blending in creating a lasting legacy. We begin with the co-authors of The Creative Leader: What Every Leader Should Know About The Art & Science of Creative Intelligence. Bob Boden and Dr. Robert Carpenter share how we can all better merge and apply our left and right brain thinking. We then welcome a 70s sensation who walks into the studio with the show-and-tell masterpiece that is his authentic Nudie Suit, Bo Donaldson! For their book, The Creative Leader, Bob Boden and Dr. Rob Carpenter interviewed top entertainment industry figures who impart critical insight on how to seamlessly and effectively combine imagination with management, while motivating a team to reach its fullest potential. Bob and Dr. Rob share the wisdom of producers, Jonathan Murray, Stephanie Drachkovitch, Lloyd Schwartz and more, learning that whatever your field, curiosity, innovation, and optimism are keys to success. Cincinnati’s own Bo Donaldson began his music career, mastering the trumpet in fourth grade. He formed The Heywoods at 14, and they were opening for The Rascals, Paul Revere & The Raiders and The Osmonds by the time he was in college. Bo's career was managed by his business-savvy mom, who ran her own record label and was the driving force behind the band's biggest hit Billy-Don't Be a Hero. Bo tells us how that chart-topping single carved a path to stardom for his band and he shares his '70s teen idol memories, including lessons learned from Mark Lindsey, Donny Osmond and Dick Clark. Brace yourself for shady music industry lore as Bo recalls how the VP of his record label threatened his Mom and him with a mob hit, inspiring Bo to heed the lyrics of his own song and keep his head low. Bo shares news about The Heywood’s latest recordings and explains how he shapes his band’s sound. We also learn how to set sea with The Heywoods and a boat full of your favorite artists on a 70s Rock and Romance Cruise! Plus, how well does Bo remember what he confessed to the Teen Magazines!? We play a round of Fan Mag Grab Bag! In recommendations-- Fritz: Netflix Series, Department Q Weezy, Apple TV+ Series, The Buccaneers Path Points of Interest: The Creative Leader by Bob Boden and Dr. Robert Carpenter Bob Boden Bob Boden on IG Dr. Rob Carpenter Amazon Author Page Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods Bo Donaldson on Wikipedia Bo Donaldson on Instagram Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods Fan Site Bo Donaldson on Facebook Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods Facebook Group Rock and Romance cruise 2026 Magic by Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods Bubble Gum Mania at Riviera Theatre Department Q on Netflix The Buccaneers on Apple TV+