Innovating Through Artistry
The arts increasingly are taking center stage on many colleges and university campuses in hopes of fostering more creativity. A very challenging and bold initiative, The Creative Campus initiative, a program of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters, is leading the way in in making the arts central to academic life. The Creative … [Read more...]
In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to leadership. Grab your morning cup of joe and give this a … [Read more...]
Here are 5 articles I selected that will strengthen your creative & strategic thinking and leadership skills. 5 Lessons From Warren Buffet's Office Hours http://tinyurl.com/bvuqltb To Scale Up, Don't Spread Your Organization -- Coach The Future Leaders Of Your Field http://tinyurl.com/d4pe84r How Great Leaders Make Their … [Read more...]
Plan on going back to college or wondering if you are making a good decision attending? These billionaire dropouts made it without a college degree. But don't be fooled. They had the creative & strategic thinking skills they needed AND a fabulous timely idea to be able to do this without a college degree. Education is changing … [Read more...]
Have you ever noticed that when you meet someone who believes what you believe that at first it's love at first sight? " Oh, they think so much like me.." "Their products are so inline with ours.." " Our values are so similar.." It seems only natural to explore how the two of you can work together-- until those hopeful promises made … [Read more...]
For companies to pursue innovation, they must have workers with the right skills to conduct research, develop novel processes and products, and operate increasingly complex equipment. Occupations in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields are among the most integral to innovation and yet without the creative capacity … [Read more...]
Last night at iaeou- Chicago we had our 2nd Creative Women Taking Charge networking/speaking series event. Our keynote was delivered by Jill Salzman, the founder of FoundingMoms.com. Her current business, Founding Moms, is a paid meet up type of networking event to support Mom entrepreneurs. She currently has 43 meet up networking … [Read more...]
Good ideas take time. They often come from the collision of good ideas that can take as long as 10 years to incubate.To be able to make an idea come to life we need systems that routinely encourages the co-mingling and the exchange of ideas. In this 4 minute video Steven Johnson, author of Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History … [Read more...]
A CEO tells state lawmakers that a liberal arts education trumps tech skills in the workplace. Combine it with entrepreneurship and leadership training and we are on the path to reforming education and preparing minds for 21st opportunities and … [Read more...]
What is the value of creativity in education and its impact on career success? Based on a study of 1000 US college-educated and full-time salaried employees aged 25+ here was their answers. ( click on the image to … [Read more...]
