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Creativity at Work Blog
4M ago
6 Ways Scrabble Can Teach Us About Creative ResilienceYou may be wondering, What can Scrabble teach us about creative resilience? Turns out, quite a bit! As someone who helps people develop creativity and resilience, I've noticed something intriguing: Scrabble mirrors some of the same building blocks we need to be creative and resilient in both life and work. And if you're a ..read more
Creativity at Work Blog
8M ago
How I Reduced Anxiety and Regained My Creative Mojo (and You Can Too!)Creativity takes Courage With anxiety on the rise globally, many of us are raising awareness about mental well-being. It's fitting to explore the challenges that can block our creative flow, because let's face it, creativity takes courage and perseverance! When we translate those sparks of inspiration into reality, we're venturing into the unknown. Obstacles ..read more
Creativity at Work Blog
11M ago
The Surprising Connection Between Routine and CreativityOn the creative power of discipline We tend to think of creativity and routine as being polar opposites. Creativity is about freedom and spontaneity, while routine is about structure, discipline and constraint. Here's the surprising truth — these seemingly opposite forces are actually partners in a powerful dance. Creative professionals understand we need both ..read more
Creativity at Work Blog
1y ago
Be Your Own Guru: Unleash Wisdom and Insight with Self-Reflection ToolsCultivating Self-Reflection for Personal and Professional Growth What do empathy, communication, adaptability, emotional intelligence, and compassion have in common? They are all so-called soft skills (which are really the hard skills) that help us thrive in our personal and professional lives. But what about reflection? In our fast-paced lives, where we often rush from ..read more
Creativity at Work Blog
1y ago
How to Overcome Mental Fatigue and Boost Your Brain PowerOvercome mental fatigue (burnout) and boost your brain power with these easy practices In a world of change that never stops, where the demands of everyday life can drain your creativity and leave you mentally fatigued. Creative people in particular are prone to burnout. How do you know if you have mental fatigue, besides ..read more
Creativity at Work Blog
1y ago
Why Breathing Life into Creativity Is More Important Than You ThinkExplore the power of breath and its connection to inspiration and creativity Do you ever feel stuck in a rut, bored with your routine, or lacking motivation for your goals? If so, you might need a dose of inspiration to rekindle your passion and creativity. Let’s pause for a moment and take a breath ..read more
Creativity at Work Blog
2y ago
Design of Work Experience: How to Create a Winning Company CultureKaren Jaw-Madson provides a framework—Design of Work Experience—for culture change based on human-centered design principles Your Workplace Culture Matters. Here's why: It's easy to copy ideas, technology, creativity, and innovation, but what gives a company its most potent competitive advantage is its culture. "It can either help achieve the full potential you have in your ..read more
Creativity at Work Blog
2y ago
Celebrated Authors Share Their Secrets To Creativity in “Light the Dark” (And We Can All Benefit!)Light the Dark: Writers on Creativity, Inspiration, and the Creative Process What inspires you? That is the question Joe Fassler asked 48 of the most celebrated authors in the world--including Elisabeth Gilbert, Amy Tan, Neil Gaiman, William Gibson, and Stephen King--as the starting point for Light the Dark: Writers on Creativity, Inspiration, and the Creative Process. This gem of a book is filled ..read more
Creativity at Work Blog
2y ago
Whatever the Problem, Love Is the Answer: Even in Government! (A true story)Whatever the Problem, Love Is the Answer A true story of how one innovative leader resolved a seemingly insurmountable emotionally charged conflict and how you too can lead with heart One day, back in 2000, I was chatting with Ken Wiesner, in preparation for a workshop I was giving his team about creativity, leadership and ..read more
Creativity at Work Blog
3y ago
22 Tips for Staying Motivated at WorkTaking a holistic approach to cultivating your well-being will help you stay motivated at work Develop your creative resilience Find a renewed sense of meaning and purpose in your work Include time for incubation and play in your schedule Expressing yourself creatively for fun can energize your work Nurture relationships at work, and in your ..read more