Tom and David Kelley
Facts have been key in education. Flexibility and problem solving have been assigned to
Creativity.
Is it painting or sculpting? Simply using your imagination to create something new.
It includes works of artists but also analytical types like CEOs or data analysts.
We are all born to be creative. As we grow, many of us stop acting out our creativity. Creativity is a muscle, we just need to put it back to work.
Creativity is becoming a highly desired quality. Creativity is for the artsy type. LIE. Traditional work environment often is limited by creativity. Creativity is smothered by rationality. Paul Mc Cartney was recommended to not pursue a music career.
Anti creativity mindset is changing. Companies have discovered the importance. Most important leadership skill to innovate in the future.
Discover your own creativity.
Develop the courage to explore your creativity. Confront your fear of being creative.
Strategies:
- Give up the notion that you cannot be creative. We can all be creative. Adapt a growth mindset. Create a roadmap on how to get there. Identify human needs and find a different solution. This is now called Design Thinking.
- Allow yourself to fail. Don’t give up. Mistakes are a gift. Everyone fails. Creative geniuses fail more than usual but they build resilience. “A failure is only a failure if nothing was learned from it.” Tomas Edison.
- New Experiences will help you get there quicker. They allow us to see the world in a different light. Think like a traveler. See mundane things with new eyes. Ask why at every opportunity. Show curiosity.
- Work with people that share your passions. Collaboration. Innovation is the product of teamwork. Be part of a team. Find your own team. Talk to others about your ideas.
- Do something with your mindset. Just do it. Just try. Go for it. Don’t think about it. Change from I should to I will. Better to try than to not do.
- Creativity makes you happier. At work and in your personal life.
These are highlights and annotations from:
Kelley, T., & Kelley, D. (2015). Creative Confidence: Unleashing the creative potential within us all. W. Collins.