Creativity
How to Use the Third Mind at Work
The Third Mind I was fortunate to attend a local networking event recently, which provided lots of synergy with many, MANY great people. This synergy (and the great people) led me to think more about the phenomenon called “the third mind.” “The third mind” is when two people or individual minds come together for a…
Read MoreHow Creativity Can Boost Your Organization’s Success
When creativity is mentioned in a work setting, many people shut down. The reaction is often, “I’m not creative, so I’ll leave that to someone else.” We often mistakenly believe that to be creative is synonymous with artistic. Artistic refers to working in the arts: painting, drawing, acting, writing, etc. or creating things that are…
Read MoreHow to Lead Your Team to More New Ideas
We’ve all heard the saying, if you’re not moving forward, you’re moving backward. Moving forward requires change and change requires you to do things differently. Many teams struggle with moving beyond the status quo. By engaging your entire team in exploring options, you’ll increase the odds that they commit to the resulting changes. This makes…
Read MoreHow to Unleash Your Creative Side by Busting This Myth
Do you feel like you’re not a creative person? When it’s time to prepare a new PowerPoint or brainstorm new ways to recognize your employees, does your mind go blank? The research on creativity is clear – it’s a good thing! According to Adobe’s “State of Create: 2016” study, people who describe themselves as “someone…
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