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From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Unlocking the Key to Peak Performance

International Coach Academy

In this article, I will attempt to shed some light on this, exploring the source of this mindset and uncovering the mysterious component that motivates us to think outside the box. The answer lies in having an intrinsic motivation and a purpose. What is the secret ingredient to expressing this potential and performing?

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Imagination: How Imagining Helps Social Entrepreneurs Create an Impactful Project

International Coach Academy

23] Whether this evaluative energy comes from the Executive Attention Network or the Imaginary Network, the role of a coach is to balance imagination with evaluative thinking in a way that is most useful for the client. In Focused-Attention Meditations, attention is directed and sustained on a selected object sound, or sensation. [33]

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10 Moves To Unleash Creativity At Work For Better Output

Vantage Circle

Professor Teresa Amabile of Harvard Business School said, “People are more creative and productive when they experience more positive inner work life, including more positive emotions, stronger motivation toward the work itself and more positive perceptions of the organization. This also seems undeniably true to workplaces.

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Innovation Team Director finds right mix of theory and application to inspire creativity

Harvard Professional Development

What motivated you to take Creative Thinking at Harvard PDP? For instance, the instructors, Anne [Manning] and Susan [Robertson] , shared research on cognitive biases and how they can inhibit creative thinking and innovation. I’m a scientist by training.