Workplace Creativity Articles

Why is it so hard to call yourself an artist?Or a writer?A dancer?A painter?A vocalist? When do you BECOME this title?Do you have to be paid first? There are plenty of artists who never get paid for their work. What would you call them? You’re an artists when you...

It’s very valuable to be a lifelong learner. You can take courses, read books, and watch webinars... but what are you learning for?  At some point, you will need to take a leap.  When that moment comes, you need to realize you are enough. Don’t hide by...

When leaders try to save their business and their employees from the risk of creativity and innovation, they can inadvertently remove them from inspiration, purpose, and engagement. Remember no one has a crystal ball to help them create a fool-proof plan. Believing...

"That's the way we've always done it." doesn't work anymore. So many things have changed, are broken, and are completely topsy-turvy. This requires us to rethink much of what we have taken for granted.  Creative problem solving. Design thinking. Innovative...

What are the behaviors you do repeatedly? Brushing your teeth? Washing your hands (more now than ever)? Coffee every morning? Watching TV during dinner?  Individual behavior over time equals habits. What are the behaviors your team does repeatedly? Encouraging or...

When leaders ask their teams for ideas, it helps to clarify the boundaries you're working within. How do you keep ideas reasonable without killing your team's creativity? When generating ideas, it helps to establish constraints. What reality do you want people to...

Five priorities are the equivalent of none. A lack of prioritization creates confusion around purpose. It makes nearly impossible for employees to make decisions when they come to a crossroads. It can also create a sense of being overwhelmed as people don’t have...

Leaders often conflate a sense of value with pay scale. Team members feel valued when… …they are acknowledged.…they understand the purpose of the organization/team.…they understand their role in fulfilling that purpose.…they experience growth in their...

During her creativity workshop, Liz Gilbert asks people to write a note from the principal’s office giving themselves permission to do whatever it is that they want to do. Does this change anything? No. But it changes everything. When we give ourselves permission, we...

Comfort and courage are two opposing ends of a spectrum. The more comfort you seek, the less courage you'll exercise. Consider this when you feel discomfort. It's not necessarily signaling true danger, but it could be a call for courage. Maybe the changes you're...