I’m a lifelong learner. Learning is a habit for me, not something that I have scheduled on my calendar to do; I just do it. One of my mottos is “If I’m not learning I’m not growing.” How do you become a lifelong learner? You learn from other learners. Specifically, learn about their habits.
Tag Archives: Creativity
Unleashing Innovation: Overcoming the Biggest Blocker in Organizations
Innovation is the lifeblood of any organization seeking growth, adaptation, and long-term success. It drives creativity, problem-solving, and the ability to seize opportunities in a rapidly evolving business landscape. However, many organizations face a significant obstacle that hampers their innovation performance. Last week I wrote about the 10 biggest blockers of innovation, today I’ll uncover and explore the biggest blocker of innovation in most organizations and discuss strategies to overcome it.
Focusing Your Energy: Finding Your Natural Thrive Zone
Where do you thrive? Some people thrive under pressure, others don’t. Personally, I like the intensity of pressure and uncertainty; I naturally look to put myself in those situations. And, when I was younger I thought everyone else should too. But, it doesn’t work that way. Some of us thrive in situations where we have to turn shit into sugar while others don’t.
Bet On People With These Traits If You Want Innovation
Innovation, that mythical activity that results in both incremental and exponential progress gets a lot of attention in the business press. From small business leaders to corporate leaders, they all want it in some way; but most don’t know what it is and how it actually happens.
Use These 3 tactics To Keep an Open Mind and Avoid Confirmation Bias
A few years ago I read Think Like a Rocket Scientist, which is very practical and bursting with insights on how to think better in order to solve problems and achieve your goals. The author, Ozan Varol, is a former rocket scientist. Varol’s insights are based on his own personal journey as well as his extensive research on problem-solving and creativity.
Is AI Creativity Really Possible?
The question of whether AI can truly exhibit creativity is a topic of ongoing debate and exploration within the field of artificial intelligence. While AI systems have demonstrated remarkable capabilities in areas such as language processing, image recognition, and game-playing, the concept of creativity remains complex and multifaceted.
The Progress Principle: The Power of Small Wins To Boost Employee Performance
The power of small wins isn’t just for individuals to take advantage of; it’s for teams too. In 2011, Harvard Professor, Teresa Amabile released a must-read book called The Progress Principle where she explores the power of small wins and meaningful progress in fueling motivation, creativity, and overall job satisfaction.