ReNew Business

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

In a world obsessed with chasing success and validation through performance, it's high time we confront the dark underbelly of this relentless pursuit. The notion that everything from purpose to art is only worthwhile if it's framed as a performance is not only misguided but downright dehumanizing. "I We perform to be seen, but are never SEEN.

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The Creative Mind

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Solitude or working alone can help a creative person develop and refine their work, but it is certainly not the only way to nourish creative projects. Much of the writing and advice on creative expression and […]. The post Solitude and creative expression appeared first on The Creative Mind.

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Rachel B. Garrett

DECEMBER 13, 2022

What creative projects are you ready to tackle? The women who have already joined this group are talented and creative…and hungry for a change, like you. Amidst all of the connecting and busyness, I’ve been working with clients on setting 2023 career intentions. How do you want to reshuffle your time and energy?

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Lateral Action

AUGUST 5, 2020

The post The Art of Overhearing Yourself appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach. Related Stories Every Creative Project Is a Revolving Door Video: Forget the Career Ladder – Start Creating Assets My new podcast (and why it’s the opposite of The 21st Century Creative).

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Lateral Action

AUGUST 12, 2020

by Mineke Related Stories Video: Forget the Career Ladder – Start Creating Assets Avoiding the Advice Trap with Michael Bungay Stanier Every Creative Project Is a Revolving Door. I’ve recently started taking one-to-one Japanese conversation lessons. It hasn’t been easy. In fact, it’s been a bit of a humbling experience.

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She Owns Success

MARCH 6, 2023

Creativity isn’t just about creating art; it’s a skill that’s highly sought after and valuable in every aspect of our life and business. Creativity is about inventiveness, original ideas, innovation, and new and unique approaches. It’s no wonder that collaborating with others can increase creativity.

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Rachel B. Garrett

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Do you have time for creative projects or the things that bring you joy? Are you able to spend time with family and friends? Set aside some uninterrupted time to reflect on your own answers. And then, without judging any past decisions or current desires, ask yourself - how’s it really going?

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Rachel B. Garrett

DECEMBER 5, 2023

What creative projects are you ready to tackle? The women who have already joined this group are talented and creative…and hungry for a change, like you. Amidst all of the connecting and busyness, I’ve been working with clients on setting 2024 career intentions. How do you want to reshuffle your time and energy?

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Lateral Action

AUGUST 31, 2009

Those of us who are actively involved in creative work will know in our hearts what he's talking about. Extrinsic motivations such as money, fame and critical acclaim constitute rewards for creative work. But then many people haven't achieved a fraction of what Johnny has, creatively. Does Johnny Take It Too Far?

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Lateral Action

MAY 6, 2009

Image by Marcie Vargas. I see lots of things that no one else does. Some of them are even really there. I get a lot of my ideas by looking at things and wondering "what isn't it," or "what didn't I see?" I really like the idea of an abacus of trained birds. Maybe it's a whole new way to approach bio-computing. And maybe people would stop in more.

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Lateral Action

OCTOBER 6, 2008

And time spent on creative work can be bliss. Have you ever felt a twinge of anxiety or guilt at devoting time to a fascinating creative project with no obvious commercial value, when your Inner Boss was telling you you should be doing something more ‘productive’? Money doesn’t buy happiness but it does buy time.

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Ayoa

MAY 16, 2022

Of course, project management has existed in many forms for a long time – and techniques to help with easing and optimising that process have existed for just as long. More and more people are becoming aware of the power of creativity in all lines of work. One danger for project managers is a reliance on routine.

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Lateral Action

SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

In my last article I looked at the problem of Foolish Productivity or Personal Taylorism, in which you become pseudo-efficient at the expense of your creative spark and your competitive edge. The Rise of the Creative Class , p.65). It sometimes goes by the name of 'creativity' or 'innovation'. It's soul-destroying. Take it out.

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Ayoa

JUNE 26, 2023

Whether it’s getting on with mundane tasks or undertaking a creative project, focus is always necessary to achieve our best at work. In fact, given the rise of burnout and stress – dwindling focus might just be the most common problem faced in the workplace today.

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TED

JANUARY 27, 2014

She runs a budding eco-friendly fashion business and a nonprofit for environmental awareness, and her mind churns constantly with new creative projects. There are other projects like this, other companies that are donating pads and tampons to these girls, but the only problem is they’re not sustainable or reusable.

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She Owns Success

JULY 3, 2024

Geminis’ intellectual curiosity drives them to think outside the box, leading to innovative solutions and creative ideas. They’re great at brainstorming and can be instrumental in creative projects or when problem-solving requires a fresh perspective. Needless to say, they’re flexible and open to change.

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Charles Leon

MARCH 13, 2021

How to change anything in five seconds or less. Not so long ago, I learned a simple "trick". It's so simple that you might wonder how could anything so simple possibly work. But it does, every time. You could call it a brain hack. How had I not come across this before? The 5-second rule is, I think, so powerful because it is so simple. Mel Robbins.

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She Owns Success

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Increased Creativity Did you know that plants have been shown to have a positive effect on creativity and problem-solving abilities? So, if you’ve been struggling to get that creative project off the ground, a trip to the garden center may be in order!

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ReNew Business

OCTOBER 6, 2024

In leaving “feel” out of the equation (check out my latest creative project #bringyourheartintotheequation ), we hollow out the depth of what it means to truly listen and learn. Feeling—so human, so messy, so unpredictable—is left out, as though it were some inconvenient guest at the banquet of rationality. The system might slow, yes.

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Lateral Action

MAY 4, 2009

Disney the Dreamer could visualise extraordinary scenarios, for new business projects as well as animated films: What I see way off is too nebulous to describe. It would be interesting to know what creative rituals or triggers he used to access the Dreamer state when he needed it. Disney wasn't just a creative thinker.

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Lateral Action

APRIL 15, 2009

I've learned to exploit the specific ways my brain malfunctions so that I'm able to harness a deeply lateral approach to problems, combining creativity with research, critical analysis, experimentation and testing. The key is bringing all of these skills together on a project to meet a specific goal that includes deliverables.

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Vantage Circle

MAY 22, 2019

But the corporate culture entered into an entirely new axis with the dot com boom of 1995. It brought along with it a wave of an entirely new flock of employees. These young, bright and technology-driven workers started paying more interest to things like diversity , employee benefits package , and workplace culture. Source: Glassdoor ).

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Lateral Action

DECEMBER 29, 2008

It's a great read and full of lessons for the aspiring artist and creative entrepreneur. Cocaine seems to have been a normal part of the creative process for musicians on the LA scene at the time, fueling marathon recording sessions. Here's what I've got from it so far: 1. Zag When Others Zig. Make the Most of Other People's Talent.

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Vantage Circle

JUNE 19, 2019

Not the design team, content team or any team that you might expect such creativity from. Not the design team, content team or any team that you might expect such creativity from. It shows just how much Zappos values creativity in its workplace culture. And get it- it’s done by the Finance team! The finance team. Ground Control.

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Every problem you can imagine is tweeted about somewhere. You can find someone talking about it. The most important reason to be on Twitter is to connect with people, so if one person is there, talking about the problem you have, then they want to talk with you about it. And, in an information economy, you can’t have a more important tool than that.

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