Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 5, 2015

In her new book, Disrupt Yourself, Whitney Johnson shares an important observation of the 500 fastest growing companies (as ranked by Entrepeneur magazine.). When we have fewer resources, we have to embrace the restraints and make careful decisions. I believe these companies were successful not in spite of, but because of their constraints.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 26, 2017

Click on the image to visit Karin’s store and download the book she co-authored with Alli free. Alli and I really got to know one another through our collaboration around two projects: the Energized Leadership book and our e-book A Parent’s Guide to Leadership (available for free download here).

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Creativity at Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Jon Kolko on Creative Clarity & Bringing Creative Thinking Into Your CompanyManaging 'wild and unpredictable' creative chaos in business I believe creative chaos is the biggest fear business managers have about creativity.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Hi Karin, “I attended your Courageous Cultures, how to Read Courageous Cultures with your team book club, and we loved it. We are using the book and we’re reading it. Enter the “Idea Garden,” an innovative approach to team collaboration that acts as a repository for creativity.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 26, 2023

Leadership perspective creates different kinds of creative solutions that make far more sense and have more support than the limited but obvious approach you might have started with. But before we do, wanted to let you know that Karin and I are hard at work on our next book. And so that brings us to one solution.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

You’ll get multiple viewpoints, foster creativity, and remind your team that everyone’s input matters—especially when the pressure’s on. In uncertain times, it’s crucial to think creatively. You’ll force the team to think creatively and explore new solutions when the usual approaches aren’t available. The good news?

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International Coach Academy

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

A coach provides a supportive and impartial space for people to explore their challenges and potential solutions. Accessing inner resourcefulness involves tapping into the deep well of strength, creativity, and resilience that resides within each individual. 2023), Anatomy of a Breakthrough , Heligo Books, UK Chamine, S.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 5, 2024

Ralph is co-founder of the TKI Assessment and author of several game-changing books, including Mastering the Thomas Kilmann Conflict Instrument and Creating a Quantum Organization. He suggests that understanding these systemic factors is crucial in navigating workplace conflict and unlocking the full potential of teams and individuals.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 13, 2023

When people have to use all their courage just to survive harassment, ridicule, or being overlooked for bringing their authentic selves to work, they can’t possibly bring creativity or innovative solutions to their work. They’re too busy surviving. The North Pole Today: Can Leadership and Culture Change?

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 5, 2022

And download our Free E-Book, 7 Practical Ways to Be a Bit More Daring. What to do: The solution for these misunderstandings is to “check for understanding”. They’re not choosing to give their best and they can’t be creative. You are in the role to support your people and accomplish a mission. Assume people should know.

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Penelope Trunk

MARCH 13, 2013

I get so many books in the mail to review , and the way I evaluate which ones are worth my time is to first read the jacket flap. The act of looking at things in their opposite light is the best skill to have if you want to be a creative problem-solver. ” So here it is. But that’s not that practical for you.

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Career Advancement

MAY 15, 2017

he received an invaluable piece of advice from one of his directors, as I describe in my book Getting Ahead. Asking for help in generating solutions, and plans for implementing them, is a surefire way to make employees more invested in their work. They want the chance to think creatively, helping you devise a strategy.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 18, 2016

In advance of our new book, David recently spent time with a group of accomplished managers to share their one most valuable piece of leadership advice. Growing Justice Institute says that diversity is needed to bring together the brightest minds to create solutions to business, economic and social challenges of the 21st century and beyond.

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ReNew Business

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Curiosity and creativity are innate to us. Many people believe that they aren’t creative as if it would be a bone or a gene they do not have. The sad truth is that many of us have been shamed out of even trying to access our creative spark. Some of us have even been taught out of our creativity. Be curious.

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International Coaching Federation

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Research has shown that curiosity is correlated with creativity and innovation, intelligence, tighter relational bonds, improved learning, and problem-solving. With curiosity I am inviting my clients to explore their inner wisdom and unveil solutions that only they could have come up with. I am only passionately curious.”

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Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Creativity is intelligence having fun. Albert Einstein Behind every successful company lies a secret ingredient: a creative company culture that fosters innovation and empowers its employees to think outside the box. Companies embracing and prioritizing creativity pave the way for continuous innovation.

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International Coach Academy

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Turns creative & innovative problem solvers into compliant workers delivering the bare minimum and lower quality work. “Driving” involves providing explicit instructions and prescriptive solutions to address immediate problems, resulting in solving short-term issues. High turnover of employees What Is a Change Enabler?

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Career Advancement

JANUARY 23, 2017

I’d wake up every morning agonizing over the upcoming presentation and obsess about creative ways to cancel. It finally occurred to me that the solution was right in front of me. Order the book by Deborah Shames Out Front: How Women Can Become Engaging, Memorable, and Fearless Speakers. I needed to take my own advice.

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International Coach Academy

AUGUST 13, 2023

Empowering conversations are characterized by active listening, empathy, respectful communication, and a focus on strengths, opportunities, and solutions rather than problems or limitations. Ask open-ended questions: Asking open-ended questions can help clients to explore their thoughts and feelings more deeply, and find their own solutions.

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Career Advancement

MAY 15, 2017

he received an invaluable piece of advice from one of his directors, as I describe in my book Getting Ahead. Asking for help in generating solutions, and plans for implementing them, is a surefire way to make employees more invested in their work. They want the chance to think creatively, helping you devise a strategy.

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International Coach Academy

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Parental Coaching supports parents to enhance their confidence and self-efficacy and develop solution-focused thinking for different parenting challenges. As the author Shiezad states in his book. These positive emotions include compassion, calmness, joy, gratitude, creativity, and empathy, etc. Accomplice Saboteur. References.

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International Coaching Federation

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In his book, The Creative Act: A Way of Being , Rick Rubin, a world-renowned music producer, discusses the benefits of having a beginner’s mindset. He highlights how this approach aids us in finding innovative solutions to old problems and fostering inventiveness and creativity by facilitating the flow of creative ideas.

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The Creative Mind

MAY 2, 2022

Writing coach Christine Kloser hosts training series and provides resources on “How to Finally Write Your Life-Changing Book.” ” “The world needs your message… your wisdom, solutions, strategies, stories, love, learnings and discoveries now more than ever… and we will for years and decades to come.”

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International Coach Academy

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In her book, Daring Greatly, Brene Brown defines vulnerability as uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure. His research has established that while vulnerability can be at the core of shame, fear, and the struggle for worthiness, it is also seen as important for creativity, joy, and belonging.

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International Coach Academy

MARCH 3, 2022

The coach does not have to find this solution for Chris and Ellen. Indeed, this would probably not be useful, as the correct solution should come from those involved, However, the coach may be necessary to move the two from status quo to grow. Since then, I have been able to be more patient and more creative in helping him learn.

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International Coach Academy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Motivation based on Negative Emotions Motivation based on Positive Emotion Fear Stress Anger Guilt Shame Insecurity Empathy Curiosity Creativity Passion Purpose What have you learned about yourself? Plan: Explore the possible options & solutions within their control to take positive steps toward the outcome they want to achieve.

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The Coaching Tools Company

APRIL 10, 2025

Confidence is a Critical Ingredient of Success Some fascinating research conducted by the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) [1] indicates that confidence is a critical ingredient and consistent indicator of leaders success. For example, before you can write a book write a sentence, then a paragraph, then a page, then a chapter, then.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 28, 2025

In his book Employee Engagement 2.0, When employees are engaged, their motivation and creativity soar. Problem-Solving: Commitment ensures proactive and effective solutions. Innovation Incentives: Reward employees for innovative ideas and solutions, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement.

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International Coach Academy

MARCH 1, 2023

On the other hand, “You seem to light up when you talk about creative tasks at work. Without understanding the current state, there’s little chance of identifying a solution and crafting a pathway that the client feels genuinely aligned with. What do you think?” comes from the client’s own words, feelings, and reactions.

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International Coach Academy

AUGUST 21, 2024

She believes that creativity is the key to learning in everything from coaching questions to the development of learning opportunities and strategic planning. I remember taking the phone book and calling all the accounting firms listed until one of them said to come in for an interview. My sisters followed me, but my brother did not.

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International Coach Academy

JULY 6, 2023

Opportunity = empowerment Taking responsibility and owning the situation to see possibilities and create solutions. This is succinctly summarized in “the obstacle is the way”, a phrase attributed to Epictetus but popularized by author Ryan Holiday in his 2014 book of the same name. Basic Books. Finding Flow. Diviney, Rich.

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International Coach Academy

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Another alternative is “The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling” a book by Stephen Cope that presents the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita in a contemporary, accessible way. The book aims to help individuals find their true calling or purpose, often referred to as their dharma in the Bhagavad Gita.

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Lateral Action

MARCH 23, 2009

Lateral thinking is such a familiar concept that it's virtually synonymous with 'creative thinking'. The phrase 'lateral thinking' is frequently used interchangeably with 'creativity'. We take it for granted that creative people think different to the rest of us. It's what makes them creative. What is going on here?

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International Coach Academy

MARCH 22, 2023

Options or solutions that may seem “obvious” to the coach would never cross the mind of the client. Still, as humans, frustrations with another’s unwillingness to explore solutions can challenge the coach’s frustration level. The coach may be looking for rather creative paths. Or cross the mind and be immediately dismissed.

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International Coach Academy

JULY 3, 2023

Instead, they were merely the manifestation of traits and attributes of the big dreamer I have always been: a positive outlook on life, inexhaustible creativity, and optimism; what felt for me like a fearless drive and determination to achieve goals, no matter how big or small they were. Thomas Noble Books. Basic Books.

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The Coaching Blog

MAY 30, 2023

We are extremely happy to announce the release of a new programme called Creativity Coaching. Creativity coaching is a type of coaching that focuses on helping individuals, usually artists, writers, and other creative professionals, to achieve their creative goals and overcome creative blocks. Is it for you?

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ReNew Business

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We are hungry for groundbreaking ideas and unconventional solutions. Imagine instead a world where business ventures are not just about profit margins but are canvas painted with strokes of creativity and inspired by diverse perspectives. They will not sprout from old ways of being.

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