A dangerous guide to making magic at work

Everyday Creative

Named the #1 leadership book in Australia by the esteemed Australian Business Book Awards.

“A must read for any leader in times of great change’

Eglantine Etiemble —  EGM Digital, DuluxGroup

What’s really stopping us from being creative at work?

The boss? The boredom? The bureaucracy? Nope. It’s the story we tell ourselves about who we are and what we’re capable of. It’s time to redefine your relationship with your unique creative potential.

Awarded #1 Leadership Book In Australia 2021

By the esteemed Australian Business Book Awards

Feel like you have more creativity to give, but you're struggling to get it out?

This book is for you.

We all have a dysfunctional relationship with creativity. We love it, value it, and want more of it but just can’t seem to find the time or resources to give to it. And despite desperate calls for more innovative thinking, the systems and processes that hold most businesses together don’t allow or enable anything like it.

Packed full of powerful, practical, and poetic tools, this inspiring and infectious read will help you cut through the barriers that prevent creativity at work while giving you the clarity and confidence to unleash your wild, untamed self-expression into every pocket of your personal and professional life.

What people are saying

  • "This book doesn’t just make a compelling case for embracing a more creative approach at work, it shows you how. An instant classic written by a guy who lives and breathes his message."

    Jules Lund — Founder, Tribe

  • "Mykel Dixon truly cares about his readers, translating the energy and excitement he generates on stages the world over into an infectious and inspiring read."

    Layne Beachley AO — 7 x World Surfing Champion

  • "Mykel's book is something special. Every page is chock full of tangible tools and 21st century wisdom. As business becomes unrecognisable, this should be your bible. "

    David Swan — Technology Editor, The Australian

  • "Finally, a book that debunks the myth creative artists and corporate professionals need to be at opposite ends of the spectrum. He reassures us we can be both (and need to be)."

    Laura Staples — Head of People & Culture, Laminex

  • "A poetic affront to the business world. Like a best-friend-in- a-book, you’ll (re)discover how to tap into the creativity and courage you’ve always had. 5 stars!"

    Dr Jason Fox — Keynote Speaker of the Year, Best-selling Author

  • "Mykel has the unique ability to speak to both the head and heart as he challenges us to bring our full creative potential to life. This book is a challenging, heart-warming, soul-searching read."

    Dean Sumlar — VP HR, Pacific Time Zone, Schneider Electric

  • "Mykel Dixon is translating his subtle and extraordinary work into this much needed book on creative recovery. A must read for any leader in this time of deep change.”

    Eglantine Entiemble — EGM Digital, DuluxGroup

  • "Life has conspired to tip your bias towards conformity and away from the power and fun of being an everyday creative. Like to tip the bias the other way? This is the book for you."

    Michael Bungay Stainer, author of WSJ bestseller, The Coaching Habit

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About the Author

Mykel Dixon is a globally recognised keynote speaker, award-winning author, and strategic partner to the world’s most human brands.

He works with Fortune 500s, fast-growing startups, and visionary leaders to drive cultural momentum, creative capability, and measurable engagement across teams—by reigniting aliveness at every level of the organisation.