The Creative Life

JULY 15, 2024

The post The case for creative clutter appeared first on The Creative Life. Mess isn't always bad. Sometimes, our unsorted piles are where interesting new ideas grow.

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 18, 2022

The post Too Many Ideas: How To Help Your Team Stay Focused and Creative [VIDEO] appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. How do you help your team focus on the most helpful innovation? See Also: How to Convince Your Boss You Have a Great Solution.

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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

MARCH 27, 2024

The Surprising Connection Between Routine and CreativityOn the creative power of discipline We tend to think of creativity and routine as being polar opposites. Creativity is about freedom and spontaneity, while routine is about structure, discipline and constraint. Creative professionals understand we need both [.]

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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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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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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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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

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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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

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Mythmakers is a book about friendship, faith, and the power of creative community. Tolkien and Lewis still have wisdom to share The post What Lewis and Tolkien can teach us about creative work appeared first on The Creative Life.

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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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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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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Are you ready to discover how self-mastery can transform your teams performance and spark creativity? Techniques to frame problems creatively and unlock your teams collective genius. Dont miss this episodepress play now to uncover the secrets to leading with clarity, connection, and creativity and become the leader your team deserves.

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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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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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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 21, 2025

That fear then hijacks your creativity and decision-making, keeping you stuck in a loop of hesitation. How to Rewire Your Brain for More Personal Courage Margie explained that when you focus on what you dont wantfailure, rejection, embarrassmentyou feed your fear. The key is to redirect your focus to what you do want.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 17, 2025

Creative Ways to Celebrate Lunar New Year Decorate Your Workspace For In-Office Employees: Transform your workplace into a vibrant space that reflects the diversity of Lunar New Year celebrations worldwide. For Remote Employees: Remote teams can still join in the festive spirit with creative digital and physical ideas.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 30, 2021

How to reclaim your creativity, conquer busyness, do your best work, and be your best self. It’s time to reclaim your energy, creativity, and brilliance – it all starts by finding your minute to think. But he lost his creativity when he joined the innovation team. A Minute to Think. A Minute to Think.

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The Creative Life

MARCH 24, 2025

Creative work often feels intangible. The post Know your value, as a creative appeared first on The Creative Life. It can be hard pricing it, or communicating its value to clients and buyers. This might help.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 23, 2020

Practical Ways To Connect Remotely in the Midst of Social Distancing One of the true delights during this challenging time of social distancing is watching the creative use of technology– not only as we work from home, but in our personal lives as […].

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

an executive hears a presentation and immediately responds with questions, concerns, critiques and challenges, without a pause to consider the depth and breadth of work entailed, the long hours, and the creative thinking. People don’t have to follow you, don’t have to show up, and don’t have to bring their creativity or initiative.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

How you respond to them can either add to your stress or unlock new levels of creativity, influence, and problem-solving. Learn how to use “Yes, and” to engage your team in problem-solving, explore their ideas without committing too soon, and foster a culture of creativity. [18:57]

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 31, 2025

Creative ways to reinforce messages so they become second nature to your team. 09:47] Adding Fun and Emotion to Communication From gamification to creative competitions, tapping into emotion helps messages resonate. What Youll Learn in This Episode: The brain science behind how people retain and internalize key messages.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 7, 2019

Have you ever watched a team member do something insightful, helpful, or creative and asked them why they hadn’t shared it with everyone else? To get your team’s best ideas, ask courageous questions. Their answer holds the key to unlocking your […].

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 1, 2024

How to help your team challenge assumptions for better creativity and problem-solving In our Courageous Cultures research, 67% said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.” When constraints are lifted, the sky’s the limit for creativity.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 5, 2021

Strategic empowerment removes the guesswork and helps people focus their creativity and problem-solving where it will make the most difference. Clarity about how and when to innovate and creatively solve problems leads to more focus on established processes and more innovative solutions where they are most needed. RELATIONSHIPS.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 16, 2020

Your confidence is fuel for problem-solving and creativity In the past two weeks, we’ve been in several meetings and conversations with leaders responding to rapidly changing coronavirus scenarios. Regardless of the industry, as leaders shared responses and next steps, many of their […].

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

First, if you want your team to be more resourceful, be sure you don’t sabotage natural creativity and resourcefulness with your infrastructure, rules, and words. Or if people think they’ll get in trouble for their creativity, they won’t risk it. ” is a powerful creative force. A few “How can we?”

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

In today’s Asking for a Friend, I share an EASY, and CREATIVE development exercise we’ve been using with teams worldwide– to build the habits most critical to their success. How do you identify the habits that will make the biggest difference?

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 24, 2023

The secret to surviving and thriving in the automation revolution is in what computers can’t replace: human creativity, empathy, and critical thinking—especially in unpredictable environments. How often are your employees speaking up with creativity, empathy, and problem-solving? If you’re not sure, you’re not alone.

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The Creative Life

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

He bought the property next door … The post 14 things Brandon Sanderson can teach us about writing appeared first on The Creative Life. His company, Dragonsteel, now employs more than 70 people.

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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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