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Stopping Our Creative Thinking

The Creative Mind

The painting is “Kiss of the Muse” by Paul Cezanne, one of a number of artist depictions of a presence, angel or other sort of being that brings us creative inspiration. One of my related articles is Creative talent: genetics, a muse, or hard work?

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Developing Creative Thinking with Popular Psychology Books

The Creative Mind

A number of stimulating, even provocative, books in psychology can provide insights into developing creative thinking. In her NY Times article The Power of Concentration, Maria Konnikova reports on a University of Washington s. Here are a few examples.

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Celebrate Failure

Career Advancement

Trevor wanted his people to be pillars of innovation and creativity. In doing so, they help their most creative people to develop exciting new ideas. Want more advice on boosting creativity and innovation in your company? “I didn’t fail 1,000 times. The light bulb was an invention with 1,000 steps.”

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Think More Abstractly to Develop Creativity and Innovation

The Creative Mind

Creative problem solving is enhanced by thinking more abstractly or at an intellectual distance, rather than more concretely, according to research studies. The post Think More Abstractly to Develop Creativity and Innovation appeared first on The Creative Mind.

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Fostering Successful Innovation in Leadership

Harvard Professional Development

Successful innovation hinges on a delicate balance between creativity and analysis. Leaders must foster an environment where both analytical thinking and creative thinking coexist harmoniously, enabling their teams to envision future possibilities while pragmatically assessing their feasibility.

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How Business Leaders Can Cultivate a Culture of Innovation

She Owns Success

Strategies that incorporate creativity bolster innovation. Such leaders inspire confidence, encourage innovation in day-to-day operations, and create a work culture that thrives on improvement and creativity. So, how can you foster an environment where creativity thrives and breakthrough ideas emerge?

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RSS Creativity – Guest Article for The 99%

Lateral Action

You might like to check out the guest article I’ve just written for online magazine The 99% – RSS Creativity: Routines, Systems, Spontaneity. Their take on ‘productive creativity’ is nicely aligned with the Lateral Action approach to ‘creativity + productivity’ The 99% is the think […].