Innovation and creativity are have benefits far beyond the artistic realm. They are repeatedly named as key skills essential for companies and their teams and leaders. Creativity in the group is still based on individuals being able to develop their creative skills. We need these skills today both in our lives and for the challenges …
I came across an interesting article on Medium that had a list of things creative people do. You can read the full article here. Here is the list of the 18 things that all creative people do: Daydream Observe everything. Work the hours that work for them. Take time for solitude. Turn life’s obstacles around. …
You’ve heard it many times.. how important it is to love the process of creating. Whatever that is for you. Leave the outcome alone and just focus on the process. Well, I like a nice outcome too if I can manage it, not that I always do. But as I spend more and more time …
I scour the internet for any new ideas about building creativity. It’s my main interests. I’ve seen lots of lists and ideas and things to do. Lists are great, but they rarely get me to act. How many times have you heard the advice to doodle or take a class? Those are fine ideas, but …
I put together a handful of quotes to remind myself and you that creativity is something we are, something we do. It’s an active state, not a passive state. Creativity always comes while working! When you are busy expressing yourself, it’s natural that your mind busies itself searching for new, interesting ways to add greater …
Have you every felt like you wish you had more motivation to be creative? Something holds you back, you don’t go to your studio or sit down at the computer. What’s stops you? Something but you aren’t sure exactly what, just lack of energy. You aren’t alone. Most of us have some serious motivational blocks …
Linkedin just published it’s list of most in-demand of soft and hard skills for 2019. Here they are: Creativity Persuasion Collaboration Adaptability Time management They are all great skills to have, but creativity is extra special. It’s like a king skill. If you develop your creativity and put it to use, it will help you …
I have a question. What is your creative vision? Have you ever thought about that you have one? If you haven’t you aren’t alone! I have not had much of one either, but this turning of the year is a great time to reflect on what that means and how you can begin forming yours …
Have you spent a little time reflecting on your year? I always love to do this. I prefer to focus on what I have learned, but in my creative life, I like to think about the many ways I have expressed myself and grown too. If you haven’t yet thought much about it, here are …
I like to spend a little time at the end of the year to look back, and the goal is not to focus on successes or failures. Those really mean so little because anything can be defined as a success or failure depending what you are measuring. Instead, I like to look at the lessons …
