Creativity JESSICA STILLMAN
Want to Sound Smarter? Keep Your Writing Simple and Jargon Free
A pair of studies come to the same conclusion: Complex, jargon-filled writing makes people question your intelligence.
Want to Sound Smarter? Keep Your Writing Simple and Jargon Free
A pair of studies come to the same conclusion: Complex, jargon-filled writing makes people question your intelligence.
Creativity JESSICA STILLMAN
Lin-Manuel Miranda Got the Idea for 'Hamilton' on Vacation: Why Relaxation Is the Secret Ingredient for Breakthrough Ideas
Monks, scientists, and assorted geniuses agree: If you want to come up with great ideas, relax.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Got the Idea for 'Hamilton' on Vacation: Why Relaxation Is the Secret Ingredient for Breakthrough Ideas
Monks, scientists, and assorted geniuses agree: If you want to come up with great ideas, relax.
Creativity JEAN TANG
5 Ways to Make the Most of Outsourced Copywriters
B2B companies can find a better way to create impactful materials by looking beyond their own staff.
5 Ways to Make the Most of Outsourced Copywriters
B2B companies can find a better way to create impactful materials by looking beyond their own staff.
Creativity MANDY GILBERT
3 Techniques to Foster Creativity in Your Team
Here's how to create an environment that nurtures creativity and inspires innovation.
3 Techniques to Foster Creativity in Your Team
Here's how to create an environment that nurtures creativity and inspires innovation.
Creativity MINDA ZETLIN
Audi's New Transformer-Like Concept Car Morphs From Sedan to Off-Road to Pickup Truck
This is what happens when you take an established product and let your imagination run wild.
Audi's New Transformer-Like Concept Car Morphs From Sedan to Off-Road to Pickup Truck
This is what happens when you take an established product and let your imagination run wild.
Creativity CARMINE GALLO
Arnold Schwarzenegger's 5-Word Mantra for Superhuman Focus
A focus principle that's 'saves' him every single day.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's 5-Word Mantra for Superhuman Focus
A focus principle that's 'saves' him every single day.
Creativity JESSICA STILLMAN
Buildings, Cars, Brands, and Even People Are Starting to Look the Same. That Makes Standing Out Even More Valuable
A massive analysis of cultural trends comes to a troubling conclusion: Just about every aspect of our world is becoming more bland.
Buildings, Cars, Brands, and Even People Are Starting to Look the Same. That Makes Standing Out Even More Valuable
A massive analysis of cultural trends comes to a troubling conclusion: Just about every aspect of our world is becoming more bland.
Creativity JESSICA STILLMAN
Kindergarteners Beat CEOs at This Engineering Challenge. The Reason Why Is an Essential Lesson in Leadership
When it comes to the best way to approach creative challenges, 5-year-olds are often smarter than CEOs.
Kindergarteners Beat CEOs at This Engineering Challenge. The Reason Why Is an Essential Lesson in Leadership
When it comes to the best way to approach creative challenges, 5-year-olds are often smarter than CEOs.
Creativity JESSICA STILLMAN
Steal Rock Star David Byrne's 'Little Beginnings' Trick for a Wildly Creative 2023
You're already more creative than you think. You just need to pay more attention to your ideas.
Steal Rock Star David Byrne's 'Little Beginnings' Trick for a Wildly Creative 2023
You're already more creative than you think. You just need to pay more attention to your ideas.
Creativity JESSICA STILLMAN
Einstein Played the Violin, Turing Ran Marathons: What the Hobbies of Geniuses Tell Us About the Relationship Between Leisure and Great Ideas
A long list of geniuses insists their hobbies played an essential role in coming up with their greatest ideas.
Einstein Played the Violin, Turing Ran Marathons: What the Hobbies of Geniuses Tell Us About the Relationship Between Leisure and Great Ideas
A long list of geniuses insists their hobbies played an essential role in coming up with their greatest ideas.
Creativity MINDA ZETLIN
To Raise Successful Kids, Encourage This Surprising Trait, According to a Parenting Expert
It's a 'rare skill these days,' experts say.
To Raise Successful Kids, Encourage This Surprising Trait, According to a Parenting Expert
It's a 'rare skill these days,' experts say.
Creativity JESSICA STILLMAN
A Harvard Researcher Invented a Fun 4-Minute Test That Can Tell You How Creative You Are
It's just as accurate as more time-consuming assessments but way more fun. Try it yourself.
A Harvard Researcher Invented a Fun 4-Minute Test That Can Tell You How Creative You Are
It's just as accurate as more time-consuming assessments but way more fun. Try it yourself.
Creativity MATT PLUMMER
Here's a Simple, Repeatable Process to Help Others Improve Their Ideas
Leaders must respond to others' ideas and decisions all the time, but few have a process for improving them.
Here's a Simple, Repeatable Process to Help Others Improve Their Ideas
Leaders must respond to others' ideas and decisions all the time, but few have a process for improving them.
Creativity ELISE KEITH
Why You Need More Silence in Your Meetings
Meeting experts rely on moments of silence to bring out the best in a group.
Why You Need More Silence in Your Meetings
Meeting experts rely on moments of silence to bring out the best in a group.
Creativity LEIGH BUCHANAN
These Scientists – and Tech Titans – Are Working With Artists to Boost Creativity. Here's Why You Should Do the Same
The artist-in-residence program at Philadelphia's Integral Molecular facilitates creativity through collaborations between professionals in vastly different fields.
These Scientists – and Tech Titans – Are Working With Artists to Boost Creativity. Here's Why You Should Do the Same
The artist-in-residence program at Philadelphia's Integral Molecular facilitates creativity through collaborations between professionals in vastly different fields.
Creativity KELLY MAIN
Steve Jobs Had a Brilliant 3-Step Method For Solving Difficult Problems. Now Apple Is Making It Easier for Employees to Use It
The company's latest scheduling move helps its staff discover hard-to-find answers.
Steve Jobs Had a Brilliant 3-Step Method For Solving Difficult Problems. Now Apple Is Making It Easier for Employees to Use It
The company's latest scheduling move helps its staff discover hard-to-find answers.
Creativity CAROL SANKAR
4 Simple Tips for Monetizing Your Creativity
Turn your creativity into a viable way of earning money in 2022 and beyond.
4 Simple Tips for Monetizing Your Creativity
Turn your creativity into a viable way of earning money in 2022 and beyond.
Creativity STEVE CHAMBERS
Finding Inspiration Around You
Best practices to enhance creativity.
Finding Inspiration Around You
Best practices to enhance creativity.
Creativity JESSICA STILLMAN
A New Study Confirms Zoom Is Terrible for Brainstorming and Offers a Simple Fix
The research out of Columbia confirms anecdotal reports that remote meetings are terrible for creativity.
A New Study Confirms Zoom Is Terrible for Brainstorming and Offers a Simple Fix
The research out of Columbia confirms anecdotal reports that remote meetings are terrible for creativity.
Creativity ALEX CHRISS
The Heroes of Small Business Success: A 2022 Blockbuster
3 ways to thrive and grow in the next year.
The Heroes of Small Business Success: A 2022 Blockbuster
3 ways to thrive and grow in the next year.
Creativity YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR COUNCIL
8 Tips for Breaking Through a Creative Block
Overcoming a creative block can seem impossible at times, but with the right strategies, you can unlock more of your potential.
8 Tips for Breaking Through a Creative Block
Overcoming a creative block can seem impossible at times, but with the right strategies, you can unlock more of your potential.
Creativity STEPHEN KEY
4 Methods to Help Your Company Become More Creative
We're creatures of habit by default, but we don't have to stay that way.
4 Methods to Help Your Company Become More Creative
We're creatures of habit by default, but we don't have to stay that way.
Creativity JESSICA STILLMAN
How to Use the Contents of Your Fridge to Boost Your Creativity, According to the Director of Stanford's Design School
It's not about nutrition, it's about openness and trust.
How to Use the Contents of Your Fridge to Boost Your Creativity, According to the Director of Stanford's Design School
It's not about nutrition, it's about openness and trust.
Creativity CHRISTINE LAGORIO-CHAFKIN
How This Entrepreneur Had the Audacity To Take On the Giants of the Self-Driving Car Business
What Cruise founder Kyle Vogt lacked in industry experience, he made up for in resilience and creativity.
How This Entrepreneur Had the Audacity To Take On the Giants of the Self-Driving Car Business
What Cruise founder Kyle Vogt lacked in industry experience, he made up for in resilience and creativity.
Creativity BILL MURPHY JR.
Here's the Highly Creative Thing People Are Doing on Airbnb to Support Ukraine
They've done it to the tune of more than $2 million so far.
Here's the Highly Creative Thing People Are Doing on Airbnb to Support Ukraine
They've done it to the tune of more than $2 million so far.
Creativity JEFFREY COHN
What the Creative Destruction at Cirque du Soleil Can Teach Your Company
Learning from the most innovative organization on the planet.
What the Creative Destruction at Cirque du Soleil Can Teach Your Company
Learning from the most innovative organization on the planet.
Creativity MIROSLAV ŘÍHA
Boost Kids’ Creative Confidence to Set Them Up for Success
Our children will likely have careers that don’t yet exist. If we don’t know what hard skills they’ll need, we need to nurture soft skills to help them navigate the world.
Boost Kids’ Creative Confidence to Set Them Up for Success
Our children will likely have careers that don’t yet exist. If we don’t know what hard skills they’ll need, we need to nurture soft skills to help them navigate the world.
Creativity NICK HOBSON
A Shocking Canadian Collab Between Justin Bieber and Tim Hortons Is a Teaching Moment for Brands Needing a Makeover
Sometimes the ridiculous ideas end up working because of how surprising they are.
A Shocking Canadian Collab Between Justin Bieber and Tim Hortons Is a Teaching Moment for Brands Needing a Makeover
Sometimes the ridiculous ideas end up working because of how surprising they are.
Creativity ZACK MILLER
The 8 Best TV Shows of 2021 for Entrepreneurs
Networks and streaming services produced a wide variety of business-themed series this year.
The 8 Best TV Shows of 2021 for Entrepreneurs
Networks and streaming services produced a wide variety of business-themed series this year.
Creativity GRAHAM WINFREY
5 Can't Miss Movies About Business and Tech at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival
They cover topics ranging from TikTok and virtual reality to the blistering true story behind the bulletproof vest.
5 Can't Miss Movies About Business and Tech at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival
They cover topics ranging from TikTok and virtual reality to the blistering true story behind the bulletproof vest.
Creativity JEFF STEEN
The Most Successful Leaders Ask These 5 Questions Before Making Important Decisions
Decision-making for C-levels is often about speed. But speed can result in unnecessary damage and costly missteps. Instead, lean on creativity.
The Most Successful Leaders Ask These 5 Questions Before Making Important Decisions
Decision-making for C-levels is often about speed. But speed can result in unnecessary damage and costly missteps. Instead, lean on creativity.
Creativity JEFF HADEN
Science Says Positive People Are a Lot More Intelligent and Insightful Than You Might Think
Cynics aren't smarter or more competent. They just seem like they are, says research.
Science Says Positive People Are a Lot More Intelligent and Insightful Than You Might Think
Cynics aren't smarter or more competent. They just seem like they are, says research.
Creativity GABRIELLE BIENASZ
The Secret to a Superb Customer Service Team? Hiring Actual Customers
Organic baby food company Little Spoon unlocked a competitive advantage when a conversation about baby food turned to something bigger.
The Secret to a Superb Customer Service Team? Hiring Actual Customers
Organic baby food company Little Spoon unlocked a competitive advantage when a conversation about baby food turned to something bigger.
Creativity MARTIN ZWILLING
10 Ways to Foster More Creative Solutions and Breakthrough Discoveries
Here is how you can learn creativity in business, which many believe is only a birthright.
10 Ways to Foster More Creative Solutions and Breakthrough Discoveries
Here is how you can learn creativity in business, which many believe is only a birthright.
Creativity JEFF HADEN
Struggling to Find Your Passion? Try Using the Weekend Test
Because passion doesn't have to be discovered. Passion can also be created through effort.
Struggling to Find Your Passion? Try Using the Weekend Test
Because passion doesn't have to be discovered. Passion can also be created through effort.
Creativity JASON ATEN
Delta Offered Customers a Chance to Buy a Gift Card Made From an Old DC-9 Aircraft. It Sold Out in Minutes
It wasn't about the $50.
Delta Offered Customers a Chance to Buy a Gift Card Made From an Old DC-9 Aircraft. It Sold Out in Minutes
It wasn't about the $50.
Creativity JEFF STEEN
This Simple 15-Minute Creative Exercise Is How the Best Leaders Build World-Class Companies
Answering email, putting out fires, and making strategic decisions are all at the heart of leadership. But growth doesn't happen until you make creativity happen.
This Simple 15-Minute Creative Exercise Is How the Best Leaders Build World-Class Companies
Answering email, putting out fires, and making strategic decisions are all at the heart of leadership. But growth doesn't happen until you make creativity happen.
Creativity GABRIELLE BIENASZ
How These Owners of Dog-Training Businesses Teamed Up to Help Veterans in Need
Service dogs can help veterans in myriad ways, but training is expensive. How a small group came together for a civilian mission.
How These Owners of Dog-Training Businesses Teamed Up to Help Veterans in Need
Service dogs can help veterans in myriad ways, but training is expensive. How a small group came together for a civilian mission.
Creativity TARA NOLAN
What Direct-to-Consumer Retail Companies Can Do to Succeed in 2022
The DTC market is less of a wild west than it was even five years ago, but megatrends like supply chain shortages and the emergence of digital channels shift more swiftly than ever.
What Direct-to-Consumer Retail Companies Can Do to Succeed in 2022
The DTC market is less of a wild west than it was even five years ago, but megatrends like supply chain shortages and the emergence of digital channels shift more swiftly than ever.
Creativity AMRITA KHALID
How Fashionphile's Sarah Davis Went From eBay Store to Leading the Multibillion-Dollar Luxury Resale Market
In 1989, she was a law student earning extra money. She now helms a thriving e-commerce platform and sells in Neiman Marcus.
How Fashionphile's Sarah Davis Went From eBay Store to Leading the Multibillion-Dollar Luxury Resale Market
In 1989, she was a law student earning extra money. She now helms a thriving e-commerce platform and sells in Neiman Marcus.
Creativity PETER ROESLER
A 5-Step Guide to Writing Content That Achieves Your Marketing Goals
If you want to write content that makes an impact, start with these steps.
A 5-Step Guide to Writing Content That Achieves Your Marketing Goals
If you want to write content that makes an impact, start with these steps.
Creativity JESSICA STILLMAN
Research Suggests We're All Getting Less Creative and Scientists Think They Know Why
Scores on standard tests of creativity have been declining for decades.
Research Suggests We're All Getting Less Creative and Scientists Think They Know Why
Scores on standard tests of creativity have been declining for decades.
Creativity YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR COUNCIL
How to Design Your Home Office for Maximum Creativity
A little can go a long way.
How to Design Your Home Office for Maximum Creativity
A little can go a long way.
Creativity BILL MURPHY JR.
31 Inspirational Quotes for March 2021 About Luck and Success
Here's what successful people think about luck--and the most quotable ways they've said it.
31 Inspirational Quotes for March 2021 About Luck and Success
Here's what successful people think about luck--and the most quotable ways they've said it.
Creativity JESSICA STILLMAN
Super Bowl Poet Amanda Gorman Has the Perfect Advice for Anyone Struggling to Stay Optimistic
The 22-year-old poet has the perfect antidote to the world's Covid-related burnout epidemic.
Super Bowl Poet Amanda Gorman Has the Perfect Advice for Anyone Struggling to Stay Optimistic
The 22-year-old poet has the perfect antidote to the world's Covid-related burnout epidemic.
Creativity JESSICA STILLMAN
2 Books to Help You Be a Better Parent in Crazy Times
Feeling like being both a great entrepreneur and a great parent is mission impossible at the moment? Read these.
2 Books to Help You Be a Better Parent in Crazy Times
Feeling like being both a great entrepreneur and a great parent is mission impossible at the moment? Read these.
Creativity JESSICA STILLMAN
A Nobel Prize Winner's 3-Step Plan to Mastering Any Subject
Physicist Richard Feynman used this process to learn everything from playing the bongos to quantum mechanics. So can you.
A Nobel Prize Winner's 3-Step Plan to Mastering Any Subject
Physicist Richard Feynman used this process to learn everything from playing the bongos to quantum mechanics. So can you.
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