People come to you looking for answers. Sometimes you shouldn't give them. The great teachers often confuse their students by answering them with a deeper question. Why would they do that?
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Symptoms of Stuck
When I'm stuck, I find myself saying, "I just need to figure this out." It's a sign that I'm looking for the perfect answer. An answer that undoubtedly won't come from trying to figure it out in my head. What's the alternative? One option is to make a list of all the...
Creative Welcomeness and Willingness
If you look at creativity research and expertise, they usually fall into two categories. Ideas and observations about creativity in individualsIdeas and observations about creativity in organizations It can get complicated with all the environmental elements and...
Your Stolen Birthright
I hate to break this to you, but you’ve been robbed. Something very important was stolen from you. You were born with it. It still rightly belonged to you. Yet, there is no sense of injustice and outrage. What was stolen? Before I explain, let me ask another–seemingly...
3 Benefits of Creativity-On-The-Side
There are plenty of folks who would struggle to make a living if their creative interests became their "main course." I asked a group of folks what word we most often put in front of "artist" and they responded, "starving." This doesn't necessarily speak to the facts...
Creativity Tolerance
Most people agree that creativity is valuable. It offers the potential for better ideas, more prolific production, and innovation that businesses are starving for. So, why do we resist our creative potential? One of the reasons is we sense the risk inherent in...
Holding Genius Hostage
You have a genius. As a child, you listened to him. He guided you to adventure. She opened your eyes to wonder. The world was your canvas. You were an artist. An astronaut. A superhero. Your creativity and imagination were limitless. Because of your genius. You're...
The Chase of a Lifetime
Raised by his grandparents in Philadelphia, Kevin spent endless hours at the neighborhood playground where he found his calling: a red rubber ball. As he grew up, Kevin continued to pursue the value of "play" symbolized by this red rubber ball. He joined the Air...
Origin Stories
I did the drawing above as a gift for a friend of my daughter who was going through a rough patch. The drawing is Wolverine, his favorite superhero. But it made me think about origin stories. Every superhero has one. Wolverine was a mutant who could heal quickly (the...
Birds of a Feather
Greg drives a pre-owned sedan. It's not a luxury brand. It doesn't have a bunch of cameras or a system that warns him when he floats outside of his lane. He is fine with that. Then he moves. Everyone in his new neighborhood drives newer, premium cars. And they're...
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