Instead of searching for creativity, we should be fostering it in people we already work with—and redefining what it is
http://www.theatlantic.com/life/archive/2011/06/finding-creative-people-is-easy-and-heres-how/240069/
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Invention at Play
What do the inventors behind Post-it Notes, robotic ants, Kevlar and the telephone have in common with children? Play! And check out the on-line exhibition.
http://americanhistory.si.edu/exhibitions/exhibition.cfm?key=38&exkey=92
http://americanhistory.si.edu/exhibitions/exhibition.cfm?key=38&exkey=92
Labels:
creativity as play,
invention,
kevlar,
Post-Its,
velcro
The Mute Button
Another Improv Everywhere
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BZi1wN6Nbc&feature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BZi1wN6Nbc&feature=youtu.be
The Business of Creativity
Shared by Alan Black . . . . . .
Fredrik Härén, renowned writer and speaker of creativity shares his quest to inspire innovative thinking.
http://www.capitalandinside.com/index.php/advocate/changemakers/798-business-of-creativity
Fredrik Härén, renowned writer and speaker of creativity shares his quest to inspire innovative thinking.
http://www.capitalandinside.com/index.php/advocate/changemakers/798-business-of-creativity
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Do the work - an interview with Steven Pressfield
Steven is a bestselling novelist, Hollywood screenwriter and author of the creativity classic The War of Art. This from Mark McGuiness at Lateral Action.
http://networkedblogs.com/ixFQX
http://networkedblogs.com/ixFQX
Labels:
Do the Work,
Steven Pressfield,
The Art of War
Malcolm McLaren: Authentic Creativity
Shared by Alun James . . .
How does one find authentic creativity? In his last talk before passing away, Malcolm McLaren tells remarkable stories from his own life, from failing school to managing the Sex Pistols. He argues that we're living in a karaoke culture, with false promises of instant success, and that messiness and failure are the key to true learning.
http://www.ted.com/talks/malcolm_mclaren_authentic_creativity_vs_karaoke_culture.html
How does one find authentic creativity? In his last talk before passing away, Malcolm McLaren tells remarkable stories from his own life, from failing school to managing the Sex Pistols. He argues that we're living in a karaoke culture, with false promises of instant success, and that messiness and failure are the key to true learning.
http://www.ted.com/talks/malcolm_mclaren_authentic_creativity_vs_karaoke_culture.html
10 awesome videos on creativity
At 99%, they try to demystify the creative process. To show us the real inner-workings of how ideas are made to happen by sharing the thought processes and creative practices of great achievers. Here, with the help of their readers, they've rounded up some of the best videos on idea execution from artists, writers, designers, storytellers, researchers, and chocolatiers.
http://the99percent.com/articles/7001/10-Awesome-Videos-On-Idea-Execution-The-Creative-Process
http://the99percent.com/articles/7001/10-Awesome-Videos-On-Idea-Execution-The-Creative-Process
Labels:
creative process,
creativity videos,
idea generation
7 rules for making more happiness
Using simple, delightful illustrations, designer Stefan Sagmeister shares his latest thinking on happiness -- both the conscious and unconscious kind. His seven rules for life and design happiness can (with some customizations) apply to everyone seeking more joy.
http://www.ted.com/talks/stefan_sagmeister_7_rules_for_making_more_happiness.html
http://www.ted.com/talks/stefan_sagmeister_7_rules_for_making_more_happiness.html
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