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What is Creativity? || The Human Potential Lab

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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My Creative Process (on the Podcast that Produces Jewelry)

Lateral Action

JANUARY 21, 2025

You may remember Daniel from when I interviewed him for The 21st Century Creative podcast. In this interview you get to eavesdrop on two different creative processes: My writing process as a poet , and how I use poetic form (in this case the stanza from Keats Ode to a Nightingale) as a focus for my conscious mind and a doorway to imagination.

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Time management for creatives.

The Creative Life

JULY 1, 2024

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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Spotting Creative Potential || Troy Carter

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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A Better Way to START your SMART GOAL process

Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

If you’re really stuck in the creative process, your heart is telling you something. I did, and found myself backward mapping my entrepreneurial journey and found the START before SMART goal process. Listen to it. The Start of START. Sure I could talk SMART goals, almost every leadership development person can.

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How to feel more inspired

The Creative Life

APRIL 8, 2024

It's a crucial part of of our creative process The post How to feel more inspired appeared first on The Creative Life. Stare at strangers. Talk to friends. Go swanning about, looking for inspiration.

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How to feel more inspired

The Creative Life

APRIL 8, 2024

It's a crucial part of of our creative process The post How to feel more inspired appeared first on The Creative Life. Stare at strangers. Talk to friends. Go swanning about, looking for inspiration.

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Get creative work done, with marathons and sprints

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 process is fabulously unpredictable. A great idea cannot be predicted’

McKinsey

JUNE 6, 2023

In this episode of The Quarterly Interview: Provocations to Ponder, Jony Ive, the former design head of Apple, talks about what it takes for the creative process to thrive at any company.

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The siren song of distraction (and how to fight it)

The Creative Life

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

One of the treats I look forward to in my in-box each week is Daisy Buchanan’s Creative Confidence Clinic newsletter. Searingly honest and often very funny, it dissects creative process and the blocks we put in our own way.

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Jon Kolko on Creative Clarity & Bringing Creative Thinking Into Your Company

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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How to Build Your Creative Resilience

Creativity at Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

How to Build Your Creative ResilienceWhen faced with disruptive change and turmoil we are called upon to be resilient We are all on a Hero's Journey these days, as we endure the COVID pandemic. We cannot return to the way things were, so we are living in a liminal space between two worlds, the one that has ended, and another [.].

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Celebrated Authors Share Their Secrets To Creativity in “Light the Dark” (And We Can All Benefit!)

Creativity at Work

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Celebrated Authors Share Their Secrets To Creativity in “Light the Dark” (And We Can All Benefit!)Light Light the Dark: Writers on Creativity, Inspiration, and the Creative Process What inspires you? This gem of a book is filled [.]

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Embracing Even The Pain of the Creative Process – Part 2

The Creative Mind

JULY 25, 2023

Many artists use creative expression to explore and express pain in life, but does creative work itself have to be painful for most of us? The post Embracing Even The Pain of the Creative Process – Part 2 appeared first on The Creative Mind.

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How to run a successful brainstorming session

Creativity at Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

How to run a successful brainstorming sessionHow to run a successful brainstorming session and avoid the traps that cause brainstorming to fail This step-by-step guide will help you navigate the creative process and provide some structure to brainstorming. Contents Creativity at [.].

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Unsafe Thinking with Jonah Sachs

Scott Barry Kaufman

DECEMBER 19, 2018

The power of intuition for creativity. Dual-process theory and creativity. The importance of context for creativity. The different phases of the creative process. In this episode we discuss: What is safe unsafe thinking? Does your subconscious have free will? The importance of rocking the boat.

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Ed Catmull || The Soul of Pixar

Scott Barry Kaufman

MAY 6, 2021

in computer science from the University of Utah and is the author of Creativity, Inc.: 34:36] How to create a sustainable creative culture. [43:22] 46:01] How to protect the creative process and handle internal conflict. [56:33] 1:03:32] The core principles that make Pixar so creative. [1:10:17]

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The World Needs Your Story (Cathy Fyock)

Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 19, 2017

I will block writing time on my calendar, and I will honor that time commitment and hold it as sacred, creative time. I pledge that I will not allow my negative voice to guide my thinking or stop my creative process. Here’s what mine says: I pledge that I will use my power to make today a fantastic day.

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Want to be more productive? Go for a walk.

The Creative Life

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Want to be more creative, productive – and happy? appeared first on The Creative Life. Just go for a walk. It's magic! The post Want to be more productive? Go for a walk.

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How to focus on work that matters

The Creative Life

MAY 20, 2024

How do you create distraction-free time to focus on your creative projects? The post How to focus on work that matters appeared first on The Creative Life. You pay yourself first.

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3 Keys to Finding a Creative Breakthrough

Creativity at Work

OCTOBER 21, 2019

3 Keys to Finding a Creative BreakthroughShifting from reacting to creating It’s so easy to be reactive about problems and the pressures they cause in today’s fast-paced world. Creativity, on the other hand, is about bringing something new and desirable [.]. Problem-solving is about making something go away.

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Holistic Transformation: The Double Diamond Coaching Approach Coaching Model

International Coach Academy

JULY 24, 2024

As a licensed architect and designer, I apply a creative process similar to design thinking , zooming in on details and out to see the bigger picture, facilitating personal growth. The Innovator is creative and resourceful, generating ideas and innovative strategies. How can you ensure realistic but challenging goals?

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Discover the Secrets to a Deeper, Wiser, Creative Life

Creativity at Work

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Discover the Secrets to a Deeper, Wiser, Creative LifeOne thing I know for sure is that my creative practice keeps me grounded and connected to my innermost self, and the larger world.

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One focus: less is more, in a world of distraction

The Creative Life

MAY 27, 2024

The post One focus: less is more, in a world of distraction appeared first on The Creative Life. The key to getting things done? Try to do less. Then focus, ruthlessly.

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How to have more ideas

The Creative Life

APRIL 15, 2024

Advice from Jonathan Ive, Zaha Hadid and other brilliant creatives The post How to have more ideas appeared first on The Creative Life.

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Spark Creativity in Your Team by Question-Storming Before Problem-Solving

Creativity at Work

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Spark Creativity in Your Team by Question-Storming Before Problem-SolvingTry this powerful question-storming technique to enhance creative problem-solving Give your team a brain jolt to kickstart creativity, by asking them to question-storm 50 questions in 15 minutes about your topic.

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New Sublime app rethinks creative work with an AI-powered visual twist

Mind Mapping Software

DECEMBER 21, 2024

that outlined the limitations of current productivity tools and how they should be re-thought to better support creative work. She and her team have built an application called Sublime to bring her ambitious creative vision to life. Take creativity over productivity. But Sari’s thesis isn’t just theoretical.

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Finding Flow – Pursuing the Worthwhile Moments

International Coach Academy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The ICF defines coaching as ‘partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.” Help the client ponder on what comes effortlessly with a great sense of lightness and freedom and creative energy. Csikszentmihalyi, 1990).

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How to be an overnight success

The Creative Life

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The post How to be an overnight success appeared first on The Creative Life. Don't be a Cinderella, waiting for your fairy godmother to come rescue or discover you. Make your own magic!

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Distracted? It’s not your fault

The Creative Life

MAY 13, 2024

It’s not your fault appeared first on The Creative Life. Finding focus is hard when we live in a world of distraction. It's not your fault. But it is your responsibility to make space for work that really matters The post Distracted?

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Power up your productivity with a weekly review

The Creative Life

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Taking time to assess the past week and plan the next one can transform your business – and your life The post Power up your productivity with a weekly review appeared first on The Creative Life.

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Goal-setting might not work for you. Here’s why.

The Creative Life

JANUARY 1, 2024

New Year's Resolutions rarely work for creatives. appeared first on The Creative Life. Here's what to try instead. The post Goal-setting might not work for you. Here’s why.

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We can do hard things

The Creative Life

JULY 24, 2023

But we can do hard things – and as creatives, we need to The post We can do hard things appeared first on The Creative Life. Making a new story, a song, an artwork is difficult.

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Why you need a reset routine

The Creative Life

JULY 31, 2023

Most creative lives are full of interruptions, disruptions, curveballs. Here's how to get back into flow quickly The post Why you need a reset routine appeared first on The Creative Life. Or even just holidays!

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How to be an overnight success

The Creative Life

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The post How to be an overnight success appeared first on The Creative Life. Don't be a Cinderella, waiting for your fairy godmother to come rescue or discover you. Make your own magic!

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Working from home in 2024

The Creative Life

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The post Working from home in 2024 appeared first on The Creative Life. Do you still work from home? Or are you now working near home?

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Creativity and Ego

The Creative Mind

DECEMBER 27, 2022

“My personal creative process has always been very torturous, because I try to be a perfectionist. The post Creativity and Ego appeared first on The Creative Mind. The post Creativity and Ego appeared first on The Creative Mind. That’s the way the ego works.” “But at the same […].

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10 Strategies For A Creative Company Culture With Examples You Need To Know

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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Habits, challenges and getting things done

The Creative Life

JANUARY 15, 2024

The post Habits, challenges and getting things done appeared first on The Creative Life. Not doing the projects and personal work you want to do? Or the admin you need to do? New habits and challenges will help.

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10 Moves To Unleash Creativity At Work For Better Output

Vantage Circle

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Creative thinking is not a talent; it is a skill that can be learned. Creativity at work is absolutely inseparable. In order to unlock meaningful results in your everyday work life , you must ignite the spark of creativity with ideas and inspirations. Here’s How You Can Spark Creativity At Work For Unending Benefits.

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Eat that frog: why it’s good to do the hardest thing first

The Creative Life

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Do what you're dreading, and everything else will feel easier The post Eat that frog: why it’s good to do the hardest thing first appeared first on The Creative Life.

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Director Alejandro Inarritu on Creative Work

The Creative Mind

DECEMBER 21, 2022

“In the creative process every human being is confronted with doubts and contradictions and flaws…” Acclaimed for his films including “Amores Perros,” “Babel” and “21 Grams,” Alejandro González I.

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The importance of creative security for mental health

Ayoa

OCTOBER 10, 2022

That’s why, to mark World Mental Health Day, we’re going to be looking at one specific aspect of mental health – that is, the importance of creative security for mental wellbeing at work. So, if you’re wondering how creative security can improve mental health, keep reading to find out more. The creativity paradox.

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Trust the Creative Process With Artist and Mentor Nicola Newman

The Creative Mind

JUNE 29, 2022

Artist and Mentor Nicola Newman says “My passion is supporting Creative Hearts to build loving relationships with themselves, express their creativity, trust their inner wisdom and carve out a life that’s personally meaningful and fulfilling to them.” ” Here is one of her podcast episodes: From the Show Notes for Ep.20.

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What is Creativity? || The Human Potential Lab

My Creative Process (on the Podcast that Produces Jewelry)

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Time management for creatives.

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Spotting Creative Potential || Troy Carter

A Better Way to START your SMART GOAL process

How to feel more inspired

How to feel more inspired

Get creative work done, with marathons and sprints

‘The creative process is fabulously unpredictable. A great idea cannot be predicted’

The siren song of distraction (and how to fight it)

Jon Kolko on Creative Clarity & Bringing Creative Thinking Into Your Company

How to Build Your Creative Resilience

Celebrated Authors Share Their Secrets To Creativity in “Light the Dark” (And We Can All Benefit!)

Embracing Even The Pain of the Creative Process – Part 2

How to run a successful brainstorming session

Unsafe Thinking with Jonah Sachs

Ed Catmull || The Soul of Pixar

The World Needs Your Story (Cathy Fyock)

Want to be more productive? Go for a walk.

How to focus on work that matters

3 Keys to Finding a Creative Breakthrough

Holistic Transformation: The Double Diamond Coaching Approach Coaching Model

Discover the Secrets to a Deeper, Wiser, Creative Life

One focus: less is more, in a world of distraction

How to have more ideas

Spark Creativity in Your Team by Question-Storming Before Problem-Solving

New Sublime app rethinks creative work with an AI-powered visual twist

Finding Flow – Pursuing the Worthwhile Moments

How to be an overnight success

Distracted? It’s not your fault

Power up your productivity with a weekly review

Goal-setting might not work for you. Here’s why.

We can do hard things

Why you need a reset routine

How to be an overnight success

Working from home in 2024

Creativity and Ego

10 Strategies For A Creative Company Culture With Examples You Need To Know

Habits, challenges and getting things done

10 Moves To Unleash Creativity At Work For Better Output

Eat that frog: why it’s good to do the hardest thing first

Director Alejandro Inarritu on Creative Work

The importance of creative security for mental health

Trust the Creative Process With Artist and Mentor Nicola Newman

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