The latest assertions on how we can bend workplace culture toward greater creativity and innovation.
Financial Independence. The Declaration of Independence. An Independent Spirit. We esteem independence. Our society celebrates freedom. As we should. But, do we miss the point? We're not seeking absolute independence. Well, we may be seeking it, but we won't find it....
Earth's crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God: But only he who sees, takes off his shoes, The rest sit round it, and pluck blackberries... Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Aurora Leigh A friend shared the poem above with me recently. I had heard it...
I got feedback that my Reasons No One Likes Your Ideas was missing one important reason: your ideas are bad. I intentionally left that off the list, because it opens a whole new can of worms. I'm ready to open that can now. You've heard the saying, "There's no such...
While we're in the midst of it, creativity can seem like a vast ocean. In reality, it is a lake. Without occasional rainfall, it begins to dry up and be depleted. We too need the rain. We need a healthy cycle of creation and recreation or we dry up and become...
... the originator of ideas is undervalued. My family has had a business of somekind in my hometown since 1914. That might be where I get my entrepreneurial spirit. While I was growing up, we had a local grocery store named Staiger's Grocery. Original, isn't it? I...
This was on my cup of Starbucks coffee today: The Way I See It #290 On the battlefield of ideas, winning requires moving toward the sound of the guns. -- Newt Gingrich Former Speaker of the House of Representatives I'm not big on battle metaphors. Too often they lead...
In your house you may have a room that is your favorite. Maybe it's just a corner of the room. It's where you enjoy sitting and spending time. When you're there, everything just seems right. You experience peace, joy, comfort and encouragement when you're there.Maybe...
Many ideas are borne out of solitude. The shower is a classic example of quiet alone-time creating a vacuum for new thoughts. Still, we usually have to bring these thoughts back to a team for development. We also have moments where we need to generate ideas in a team...
Did you know you can train fleas to stay in a jar? Put them in a jar and screw on the lid. They will jump and bump the lid repeatedly, because they can jump much higher than the lid. After a few days, take the lid off. They won't jump out. They still have the ABILITY...
This one is just for fun. While shopping at Kohl's recently, I turned around and my son was gone. I called for him, but he didn't answer. I stepped out to an aisle and started to walk to another area when I passed a group of mannequins. I stopped, turned and inspected...
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