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It’s amazing what we can accomplish when we believe that we are running out of time. The ironic thing is, we are. Every single one of us has a finite number of days on this planet, and each new day means that we are getting closer to our inevitable end. I don’t say this to …
Have you ever wondered where great ideas come from, and whether it’s possible to have them more consistently, especially when you need them most? On The Accidental Creative podcast, host Todd Henry (author of six books including The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Herding Tigers, and Daily Creative) offers practical tips to help you navigate the …
There are numerous forces impacting the world of work and we are watching the workplace shift beneath our feet in real time. While it’s anyone’s guess what the future of creative work may look like, we are starting to gain some sense of the landscape as marketplace experts deliver real-time research on trends and patterns. …
While it’s certainly important to address conflicts and work to resolve them in a healthy way, it’s equally important to focus on the overall culture of your team and how it is trending. Read the full essay here. (Visited 14 times, 1 visits today)
The most creative and productive careers often emerge at the intersections of disciplines. It’s not a linear path, but a serendipitous collision of multiple areas of interest that create an opportunity. Some might even call it a “creative accident”, which is the reason for the name of this show. Such was the case with today’s …
When you think about innovation, you probably also think about disruption. Innovation in many people’s minds is about creating a better solution that makes an old one obsolete. This means that it’s inherently a competitive and finite thing – someone wins, and another person loses. But what if we didn’t have to think of innovation …
It’s faulty thinking to evaluate past decisions based upon your present understanding. And, doing so can lead to worse decisions in the future. In this episode, I share an essay that I recently wrote about why we need to approach each decision with clarity of mind and refuse to allow retro-analysis paralysis to cloud our …
A few months ago, my friend Ben Beshear had me on his podcast Life, Money, and Living Well to discuss creativity, leading talented people, and finding purpose and mission in life. I really enjoyed our chat, and asked him if I might be able to release a part of it on the podcast. Today’s episode …
When seeking advice, it’s best to go to someone with a lot of experience. Today’s guest has certainly earned his wisdom, and has compiled it into a new book of advice for anyone wanting to live a more meaningful life. Kevin Kelly is a renowned writer, futurist, and technology enthusiast. His career in technology and …
It’s time to reclaim the profundity of the present moment. Each moment has meaning that, if ignored, will be lost forever. Circumstances will never again combine in this unique way to form this moment, right here, right now. There are insights that you can never regain if you let them slip through your fingers. Those who …
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