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"The Art of Creative Thinking" by Rod Judkins is a captivating exploration of unlocking creative potential. Through insightful anecdotes, practical exercises, and thought-provoking insights, Judkins guides readers on a journey to embrace creativity. At its core, Judkins emphasizes that creativity is inherent in all individuals and can be cultivated. Drawing examples from diverse fields, he illustrates how creative thinking enhances problem-solving and fosters success. What distinguishes the book is its accessibility and practicality, making complex concepts understandable for all readers. Whether seasoned creatives or novices, this book provides techniques to ignite imagination and innovation. In essence, "The Art of Creative Thinking" empowers readers to unleash their creativity, offering inspiration and guidance for transforming ideas into reality. Rod Judkins

Business owners have a responsibility to remove their own biases and recognize different experiences and perspectives from other cultures. Shelly Bouren recommends “Let Me Explain Black, Again” by Pepper Miller, exploring blind spots and Black insights for marketing and more. https://bit.ly/4cqDOso #RemovingBias #BookRecommendation

Some good takeaways in this article. Thanks to Bill Shapiro and Danny Brooks for some good insights. A quick 8 minute read.

The passing of David Lynch reminded me of his wonderful take on how to organize your (work)life to stimulate creativity and innovation. Create routines for habitual parts of work/life, so you have more time and energy left to think about the things were your efforts matter most. Which is also the topic of a recent paper (with Bernard Nijstad), where we explore the effects of standardized work on implementing creative ideas. https://lnkd.in/dGdHF587 Without journal formatting: https://lnkd.in/dks6yvAr

Making good decisions isn't about choosing right. It's about framing right.   You wouldn't build a house with a crooked foundation. So why make decisions with a crooked frame?   Most of us rush to solve problems before truly understanding them: - We see binary choices when there are multiple options - We focus on next week when we should think about next year - We consider our view when we should consider others' views   The solution isn't more analysis. It's better framing.   Before asking "What should I choose?" Ask "Am I seeing the full picture?"   What recent decision looks different when you change the frame?

Change is not top-down, nor is it bottom-up, it is both, side by side. This graphic illustrates the need for both an overall direction and an iterative experimental approach to move in the right direction under conditions of uncertainty and a changing environment. We even have a canvas for this at Si if you want to try it out: https://t.ly/Timby

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📣 Check out this exclusive clip with New York Times bestselling author Marcus Buckingham! Learn how his "lovingly lens" concept can help bring out the best in your team members. #CEO #SmallBusiness #MarcusBuckingham #LovinglyLens

'Crazy growth': How one product created a multi-million dollar brand. Nell Diamond, CEO of Hill House, shares how her small business skyrocketed to global success with a simple, singular product. Full article: https://lnkd.in/des5WdNK