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. Here's the surprising truth — these seemingly opposite forces are actually partners in a powerful dance. Creative professionals understand we need both ..read more

Be Your Own Guru: Unleash Wisdom and Insight with Self-Reflection ToolsCultivating Self-Reflection for Personal and Professional Growth What do empathy, communication, adaptability, emotional intelligence, and compassion have in common? They are all so-called soft skills (which are really the hard skills) that help us thrive in our personal and professional lives. But what about reflection? In our fast-paced lives, where we often rush from ..read more

How to Overcome Mental Fatigue and Boost Your Brain PowerOvercome mental fatigue (burnout) and boost your brain power with these easy practices In a world of change that never stops, where the demands of everyday life can drain your creativity and leave you mentally fatigued. Creative people in particular are prone to burnout. How do you know if you have mental fatigue, besides ..read more

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. Let’s pause for a moment and take a breath ..read more

Design of Work Experience: How to Create a Winning Company CultureKaren Jaw-Madson provides a framework—Design of Work Experience—for culture change based on human-centered design principles Your Workplace Culture Matters. Here's why: It's easy to copy ideas, technology, creativity, and innovation, but what gives a company its most potent competitive advantage is its culture. "It can either help achieve the full potential you have in your ..read more

Celebrated Authors Share Their Secrets To Creativity in “Light the Dark” (And We Can All Benefit!)Light the Dark: Writers on Creativity, Inspiration, and the Creative Process What inspires you? That is the question Joe Fassler asked 48 of the most celebrated authors in the world--including Elisabeth Gilbert, Amy Tan, Neil Gaiman, William Gibson, and Stephen King--as the starting point for Light the Dark: Writers on Creativity, Inspiration, and the Creative Process. This gem of a book is filled ..read more

Whatever the Problem, Love Is the Answer: Even in Government! (A true story)Whatever the Problem, Love Is the Answer A true story of how one innovative leader resolved a seemingly insurmountable emotionally charged conflict and how you too can lead with heart One day, back in 2000, I was chatting with Ken Wiesner, in preparation for a workshop I was giving his team about creativity, leadership and ..read more

22 Tips for Staying Motivated at WorkTaking a holistic approach to cultivating your well-being will help you  stay motivated at work Develop your creative resilience Find a renewed sense of meaning and purpose in your work Include time for incubation and play in your schedule Expressing yourself creatively for fun can energize your work Nurture relationships at work, and  in your ..read more

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. If you are reacting, you are putting out fires, but you aren’t creating anything. Problem-solving is about making something go away. Creativity, on the other hand, is about bringing something new and desirable ..read more

The Must-Have Skills You Need to Compete in the New Future of WorkAccording to the World Economic Forum's report on the future of jobs, developments in A.I., machine learning, robotics, nanotechnology, 3-D printing, and biotechnology will transform the way we live and work, and cause widespread disruption to the workplace over the next five years. This will have a huge impact on media, advertising, retail, finance, and healthcare ..read more