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Creativity
“Get Back” – The Beatles Documentary and the Power of Collaboration
When it comes to creativity, I’m not very big on classic “brainstorming.” As I point out in my upcoming book…
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Creativity
For The Best Creative Ideas, Go To The Source
I was 36 years old, had been fired from my job in the Midwest, and our family made the decision…
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Creativity
Why Creativity Doesn’t Happen by Committee
I’ve written before that “brainstorming” simply doesn’t work. If you want to get together with friends and kick around a…
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Creative Leadership
Conflict: Great for Storytelling but Bad for Teams
I once consulted with an organization who’s founder was absolutely obsessed with removing conflict and strife from his team. He…
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Creativity
The Creative Myth: There Are No Bad Ideas
Yes, I know you’re heard it a thousand times – and even I’ve said it before: “There are no bad…
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Creativity
Stop Taking Credit For Great Ideas
To become truly fulfilled in your career or calling, you need to answer one important question: Which is more important:…
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Creativity
Why Brainstorming Rarely Works
Brainstorming is popular – way popular – especially in corporations and nonprofit organizations. But the truth is, research has shown…
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Creativity
Four Reasons Your Brainstorming Sessions Aren’t Successful
After the previous post about why brainstorming doesn’t work for many people, I received a number of comments from people…
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Creativity
Does Brainstorming Really Work?
Everyone talks about “brainstorming,” and for most of us, it’s a normal part of the creative process. But for years,…
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Creativity
A Silly Idea Might Be The One That Saves You
I’ve been in too many creative meetings where someone tossed out a wacky idea and got slammed for it. “Bob,…
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