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Hey there, innovation champions!
When I tell you that my most powerful lesson about innovation came from organizing a grassroots movement, you might wonder [Read more…]
The Overthinking Trap: Why Quick Action Drives Better Innovation
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When I first took the stage back in the mid-90s to teach calligraphy, I never imagined I’d one day be helping tech giants strengthen their teams through creativity and connection. Yet here we are!
I’m thrilled to share [Read more…]
Why Your Next Innovation Should Be Terrible
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Big news! My second LinkedIn Learning course, “How to Overcome and Avoid Creative Blocks,” just went live!
When I first started teaching calligraphy back in the mid-90s, I never imagined I’d one day be helping professionals at companies like Meta and Google unleash their creative potential. Yet here we are!
From Second Place to Center Stage: Innovation Lessons from 2024
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Hey there, innovation champions!
Remember that old saying about how to make God laugh?
Make plans.
Well, looking back at 2024, I can’t help but laugh at how my biggest breakthroughs came from [Read more…]
Beyond Resolutions: How Innovative Leaders Create Real Change
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Hey there, innovation champions!
It’s that time of year when everyone’s talking about their grand resolutions and ambitious plans for change. But let me share a story that might change how you think about transformation.
Back in 2011, I made what seemed like an embarrassingly small commitment: 15 minutes of art-making every day. Not a bold resolution to “become a great artist” or “make breakthrough work.” Just 15 minutes of playing in what I call the Creative Sandbox.
You might think such a tiny commitment couldn’t possibly lead to significant change. But here’s what happened:
Those daily 15-minute sessions didn’t just [Read more…]
