Find the Artist Within

Can anyone be an artist? People admiring my work often say, "I could never do that!" I say, "Yes, you can!" Eight years ago, during a very difficult time in my career in finance (Downsizings, layoffs ? let's not talk about it, OK?), my company sent me to... Read More

Why Do We Need Creativity?

Creativity is central to the management of our individual lives, but in modern times few people are able to access this as a resource. Alan Watts writes in The Wisdom of Insecurity:"We have allowed brain thinking to develop and dominate our lives out of all proportion to 'instinctual wisdom'; which... Read More

7 Techniques to Supercharge your Creativity and Solve your Problems

Do you ever encounter problems, challenges or obstacles in your business? If you answered 'no,' then you can stop reading and continue to rake in the fortune you must be making. For the rest of us, the answer of course is 'yes.' For the most troubling problems, the biggest challenge... Read More

Telling It Like It Is (Or Can Be)

When you hear, "tell me a story," does your mind suddenly go blank? Don't panic. The good news is, you're already a natural storyteller! Surprised? You shouldn't be. It's built right into our genetic code. Human beings are a storytelling species. Of all the creatures on Earth, we're the only... Read More

12 Ways To Boost Your Creativity At Work

As workplaces continue to rightsize and downsize, we all find ourselves doing more with less. How do we stay ahead of the workload while staying sane? The key is to put your creativity to work for you so you can do more with less and shine like never before. ... Read More

Unlock Your Creative Secret Weapon

It seems like this week a ton of people have been asking me how they can become more creative. I even had one client jokingly accuse me of being in cahoots with the Devil in trade for my creativity. "Where do you get all of your ideas?" he asked. Well,... Read More

20 Ways to Keep Your Writing Inspiration and Creativity High

When stressed or blocked it is wise to make a change so thatwe don't stay in that place. Yet, many times we forget someof the simple things that we can do for ourselves, quicklyand easily to bring our inspiration back and increase ourcreativity. 1. If you usually type your first... Read More

Break An Egg For Creativity

In 1420, the dignitaries of Florence held a competition.They offered the enormous prize of 200 gold florins to the architect whose genius could span the unfinished dome of the Florence Cathedral.This was a great challenge. Even the original builders of the cathedral in 1296 left writings hoping that God would... Read More

Top Ten Ways To Jump-Start Your Creativity

1 - Take A Tour of the Great Outdoors Consider a hike in the mountains, a stroll beside the river, a run along the beach, a jog through the park or a walk around the city.2 - Soak Up Your Surroundings like a New Sponge Open your mind to the... Read More

Creativity And You

95 percent of what we know about the brain, we have learned in the last 20 years. So, your beliefs about creativity were probably shaped by faulty information.For instance, many believe that only special, talented people are creative ? and you have to be born that way.Wrong.The notion that geniuses... Read More

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Levein: Scotland Don't Lack Creativity
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The goal less draw led to criticism about Scotland's creativity but Levein thinks that is a tad unfair. "I don't think throwing every creative player we ...
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A small Australia limits our creativity
Sydney Morning Herald
Both perspectives undervalue human creativity. The late libertarian economist Julian Simon was fond of pointing out that minds matter economically more than ...

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Sand sculptures inspire creativity at Lake Gregory
San Bernardino Sun
CRESTLINE - Sunday was a day for a crowd of builders to mold lake-shore sand into forms like a pirate island, a magma-filled volcano or even a ladybug for ...

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The Gang: Where Coach Pete finds his inspiration
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"Probably first and foremost is just how important creativity is in the workplace, in our job which certainly never would have never thought of ten years ...

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<B>Letters:</B> Creativity crash
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It's only the notorious red tape and the excruciatingly slow system that stifle the creative element. No wonder Indians perform so well when they are given ...


Calcutta Telegraph

Creative milieu to stretch horizons
Calcutta Telegraph
The presentation was all about the collective instead of showcasing individual creativity. Taufik —a postgraduate from Kala Bhavan — took his audience ...

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Teen play explores the creative force of flash mobs
Philadelphia Inquirer
"One of the things we started off talking about . . . was creativity vs. destruction," said Colleen Hughes, the codirector. "We wanted to bring the same ...

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Artist Prints Creativity On Beach Towels
WebWire (press release)
Saratoga, California, USA - Personalized Beach Towels announces the launch of its e-shop (www.personalizedbeachtowels.org), which provides consumers access ...

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Free Webinar "HABIT" Co-sponsored by PaperSpecs and Neenah Paper
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It will show designers how certain habits can enhance (or deter) creativity. “Paper is a medium in and of itself, bringing with it tactile characteristics ...

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Omaha Creative Week kicks off tonight with Caretakers Forum
Silicon Prairie News (blog)
The first gathering of Omaha Creative Week (September 5-11) takes place tonight from 6 to 8 pm at KANEKO. Join Silicon Prairie News and KANEKO as we co-host ...

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