The Creative Life

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

If you don't think of your creative work as a business, this is for you! The post The 10 pillars of any successful creative business appeared first on The Creative Life.

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The Creative Life

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Even if you don't think of your creative work as a business, this will help The post The 10 pillars of a successful creative business appeared first on The Creative Life.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 8, 2024

” With those foundations in place, let’s give you a few of our favorite, creative peer recognition ideas. If your team(s) are working in the same location, you can turn a cardboard box into a time capsule (just ask one of your more creative team members to design it).

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Creativity at Work

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Featured Books: Your Brain on Art, and The Creative ActWhy Art and Creativity Matter While many of us perceive art merely as entertainment, there exists a profound depth to its functions. Art sparks breakthroughs in creativity and innovation. Notably, even Nobel Laureates find inspiration in artistic avocations.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 29, 2024

Creative teams stay open to what’s possible and explore alternative perspectives. Some of the best teams we know are great because they stay curious and creative. Part 2: Great Teams: 12 Practical Collaboration Habits to Create Clarity 12 Habits to Foster More Curiosity and Creativity on Your Team 1.

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The Creative Life

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The two kinds of creative thinking you need. And why you'll struggle to create consistently without both The post Productivity for creatives appeared first on The Creative Life.

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The Creative Life

MARCH 11, 2024

So what is marketing, for creatives? To build an audience, get more clients, make a living from your work, you must do regular marketing.

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Creativity 205

Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 12, 2020

A creative team starts with room to think The rocky mountain air was crisp with fall chill–a perfect time for a fire in the wood-burning stove. The post One Way to Cultivate a More Resilient and Creative Team appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Scott Barry Kaufman

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In this episode, I talk to Troy Carter about spotting creative potential. He most recently served at Spotify as its Global Head of Creator Services, overseeing the company’s growth strategy for artists and record labels. Hard work, determination, and letting your personality shine through are also key components.

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The Creative Life

JUNE 10, 2024

Introducing our guest writer Polly Benton is a consultant who helps creative businesses with their strategy, finances and operations. So as well as being a whizz with systems, Polly really gets the creative mindset. She has also worked in television, film, theatre and literary rights management.

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Creativity at Work

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Why Breathing Life into Creativity Is More Important Than You ThinkExplore the power of breath and its connection to inspiration and creativity Do you ever feel stuck in a rut, bored with your routine, or lacking motivation for your goals? If so, you might need a dose of inspiration to rekindle your passion and creativity.

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The Creative Life

JULY 17, 2023

The post Use your creative assets appeared first on The Creative Life. Make your archive work for you. Old work should be out there, doing PR door you, representing you, earning more. Here's how.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 8, 2024

” With those foundations in place, let’s give you a few of our favorite, creative peer recognition ideas. If your team(s) are working in the same location, you can turn a cardboard box into a time capsule (just ask one of your more creative team members to design it).

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Scott Barry Kaufman

APRIL 27, 2023

In the second episode of this series, I will be talking about creativity and how it differs from intelligence. Creativity can come in many different forms. Over the years, there’s been a large number of scientific studies which have sought to measure creativity. Today we will touch on all of these exciting areas.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 25, 2020

It Takes Clarity and Curiosity to Encourage Creative Thinking Businesses around the world face a changing normal, where it’s hard to say what things will look like in one year, much less six months from now. The post 7 Ways to Encourage Creative Thinking in Your Team appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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The Creative Life

MAY 1, 2023

Austin Kleon's little books are packed with wisdom for creatives. Keep Going is about sustaining a creative practice – with kindness and fun. The post Keep Going: sustaining a creative practice appeared first on The Creative Life.

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The Creative Life

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

How do you get a creative project over the finish line? It's often about marathons and sprints The post Get creative work done, with marathons and sprints appeared first on The Creative Life.

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The Creative Life

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Spoiler alert: despite all the advice, this rarely means following your passion The post How to find your creative direction appeared first on The Creative Life.

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The Creative Life

MAY 2, 2022

Making time for your creative work is important. The post Time management for creatives. appeared first on The Creative Life. Here's how to do it.

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The Creative Life

MAY 16, 2022

The best books for creatives: read on for help with process, productivity, marketing and inspiration! The post Best Books for Creatives appeared first on The Creative Life.

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The Creative Life

MARCH 13, 2023

Create systems for your business, and you'll free up more room for the creative work you really want to do The post Systems, and why all creatives need them appeared first on The Creative Life.

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The Creative Life

AUGUST 22, 2022

If you want to grow as a creative, find a scene. The post Scenius: why creatives are stronger together appeared first on The Creative Life. The myth of the lone genius is a dangerous one. Or make one.

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The Creative Life

JUNE 26, 2023

Time management, even defining what counts as work is can be hard for creatives. Here are some books that understand The post The best productivity books for creatives appeared first on The Creative Life.

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The Creative Life

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

All creatives have much to learn from each other. The post What I’ve learned from other creatives appeared first on The Creative Life. Here's what people from other fields have taught me, as a writer.

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Creativity at Work

JUNE 6, 2024

How I Reduced Anxiety and Regained My Creative Mojo (and You Can Too!)Creativity Creativity takes Courage With anxiety on the rise globally, many of us are raising awareness about mental well-being. It's fitting to explore the challenges that can block our creative flow, because let's face it, creativity takes courage and perseverance!

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The Creative Life

MAY 15, 2023

The post Start strong with your next creative project appeared first on The Creative Life. Five exercises to help you get started. To keep going. And then get your work out there.

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The Creative Life

OCTOBER 16, 2022

And how we think more creatively. Especially creatives. appeared first on The Creative Life. Play is how we learn, how we relax. The post Adults need to play too.

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The Creative Life

APRIL 17, 2023

It's the only way to get better at your art The post Say goodbye to perfectionism, and unleash your creative genius appeared first on The Creative Life. You can't make your best work by thinking about it. So say goodbye to perfectionism, and begin.

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The Creative Life

JUNE 12, 2023

The attention equation will help you do more work, in less time The post How to find focus for creative work appeared first on The Creative Life.

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The Creative Life

JANUARY 30, 2023

How to get your creativity flowing again appeared first on The Creative Life. We all have times when we're feeling stuck, tired, uninspired. Here's 11 ways to get back on track The post Feeling stuck? Uninspired?

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Creativity at Work

MARCH 22, 2023

Take advantage of the season and unlock your creative potentialThis season is the perfect time to unlock your creative potential and bring new ideas to life. However, if you are feeling stuck in your creative work, it can be hard to climb out of a slump. It’s Spring!

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The Creative Life

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The post Creative blocks, and what to do about them appeared first on The Creative Life. What to do when the ideas won't come.

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The Creative Life

APRIL 25, 2022

To keep the ideas and inspiration flowing, all creatives need regular time out to explore and play. The post Why all creatives need to explore, and play. appeared first on The Creative Life. Without any agenda or expectations.

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The Creative Life

JULY 4, 2022

The post Respecting your creative rhythms appeared first on The Creative Life. There's a time to seed new ideas, to grow them, and to enjoy the resulting harvest. But there's also a time to rest.

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The Creative Life

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Here are some resources to help The post Common creative blocks – and what to do about them appeared first on The Creative Life. We all get blocked sometimes.

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