David Kord Murray, author of Borrowing Brilliance: Six Steps to Business Innovation by Building on the Ideas of Others, wanted to “take the creative process out of the shadows of the subconscious mind and bring it into the conscious world.” … Continued
As of today, I have completed my book. I have submitted my last revisions, after going back and forth with my editor about a dozen times. I honestly thought that I was done, or at least close to the finish … Continued
After a healthy diversion through incubation, you have stoked your creative bonfire. So now you must use this energy and get back to work. At this juncture the problem needs to be already well defined, and general ideation has … Continued
So the villain in this story and the antagonist to any creative professional is the Lizard Brain. The Lizard Brain represents your fears, your doubts, your excuses, your sloth, and your self-imposed limitations—anything that prevents you from shipping and … Continued
According to Steven Johnson, author of Where Good Ideas Come from, there are two key dynamics that drive innovation: platforms and liquid networks. Johnson suggests that the myth of the ingenious scientist working alone in his lab peering into a microscope that … Continued
According to Sire Ken Robinson, “Being creative is not only a matter of inspiration. It requires skill, craft in the control of materials and a reciprocating process of critical evaluation.” I was always more of a jack of all … Continued
According to Walter Isaacson, in his biography about Steve Jobs, “Driven by demons, Jobs could drive those around him to fury and despair. But his personality and products were interrelated, just as Apple’s hardware and software tended to be, … Continued
According to Peter Sims, “Creating an atmosphere that allows for playfulness and improvisation is one of the most effective ways to inspire the experimentation that leads to the best ideas and insights.” In Little Bets, Sims illustrates how some compelling research … Continued
Sir Ken Robinson illustrates his own take on creativity and innovation in his book, Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative. Originally written in 2001, the book has been completely revised to explore creativity with more depth, breadth, and relevance … Continued
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