creativity
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Career Change Calls For Creativity
Frans Johansson, author of The Medici Effect, suggests some exercises to foster innovation. I’ve modified three suggestions for readers who may be considering a career change or starting a business. The thesis of the Medici Effect is that innovations arise when unrelated concepts and cultures come together – the intersection of previously unrelated worlds. The […]
Sorry, Brazen Careerists: sometimes creativity is not in your job description
I admire Penelope Trunk and recommend her book, The Brazen Careerist. When I disagree, it’s usually because she’s advising readers to buck the system even more than I would dare to do. But today she published an article, Get Creative, that seems closer to the standard career counseling advice: “It’s up to you.” She defines […]