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Colors in your workspace aren't just for Christmas anymore
Colors drive the world around us. Plants use color to absorb the energy of the sun. Animals use color to hide from predators or to attract mates. Humans use color in an infinite variety of ways that are cultural, social, positive -- and ...
by James Parsons | October 07, 2018 08:00:00From doing headstands to drinking 50 cups of coffee a day
Coming up with new, creative ideas can be tricky. That’s why it’s important to find a way to get inspired. After all, it’s our own unique rituals that can bring mental clarity and creativity. That could be a quirky habit or routine such as doing ...
by Rose Leadem | August 07, 2018 06:00:00These tips could revolutionize your approach to new ideas
How’s this for mad science: Within the next 15 years, people could elect to have their brains “zapped” to boost creativity in the workplace or classroom.The process -- based on functional MRI studies -- is headed up by Adam Green, director of ...
by Hayden Field | April 16, 2018 06:00:00The only way to combat catastrophic failures is with smaller, more manageable ones
When PricewaterhouseCoopers recently asked CEOs what their companies most lacked, a surprising 77 percent cited something they probably have in spades: creativity.Why can't company leaders seem to tap their teams' creativity? Accustomed to working with clear-cut Gantt charts and team hierarchies, executives often struggle to embrace ...
by Aliya Marder | March 27, 2018 02:00:00Some people are naturally creative. Everyone else can cultivate creativity
The benefits of creative thinking are enumerable. Having this skillset will enable you to tackle problems with unique perspectives, come up with special ideas and, overall, be a more effective performer.One challenge to becoming more creative is the difficulty of quantifying creativity. ...
by John Rampton | January 17, 2018 08:00:00You're not going to get more creative if your brain is constantly fighting off negative stress hormones
Business success simply isn't going to happen without the creativity required to dream up new ideas and new visions for the future. Think about Steve Jobs, whose natural creativity changed the way we experience design and interact with devices.Still, while we may know how ...
by Sujan Patel | December 28, 2017 06:00:00Research shows there are benefits to letting your mind wander
I have several mindfulness apps on my phone that are all lying dormant. My longest streak was with Headspace, where I achieved 30 days but stopped after seeing no positive benefits. After ending my relationship with Headspace, I then proceeded to feel ...
by Amantha Imber | December 21, 2017 08:00:00Why taking time for solitude benefits you and your brain
Introverts, rejoice! New research from the University of Buffalo has found that some people who prefer to be alone have a higher tendency to be more creative.While unsociability has been viewed as a cause for concern in the past -- with anxious parents pushing ...
by Emily Conklin | December 10, 2017 08:00:00Staring off into space isn't a bad thing!
What propels the smartest, most creative people forward are actually simple things that most of us can turn into daily habits. If you’re doing any of those listed here, then chances are you’re on your way to a creative and fulfilling career—if you ...
by Charlene J. Owen of Femalenetwork.com | September 17, 2017 08:00:00Harry's co-founder and co-CEO Jeff Raider derives inspiration from his team
Editor's Note: Entrepreneur's "20 Questions" series features both established and up-and-coming entrepreneurs and asks them a number of questions about what makes them tick, their everyday success strategies and advice for aspiring founders.Jeff Raider knows a thing or two about ecommerce with a socially-conscious ...
by Nina Zipkin | July 17, 2017 12:00:00Perfect is the enemy of good
Even the greatest visionaries fall victim to it.You’re sitting at home or in your office, and out of nowhere inspiration strikes. What once was a confused jumble of unrelated concepts comes together to form a great business idea.Before you even write down ...
by Daniel Marlin | June 26, 2017 12:00:00Break out of a rut by giving another persona a try
Do you feel like you are creatively blocked? Well, we have a solution for you: psychological halloweenism.No, you’re not going to wear orange and black, play the Monster Mashand try to figure out the Wolfman’s childhood trauma. Well, you could, but you might ...
by Nina Zipkin | June 06, 2017 06:00:00How Travis Kalanick and Brian Chesky found success with uniquely human traits
In today's world, where new technology, robots and automation are displacing jobs in almost every industry, three human skills remain irreplaceable: creativity, connection and storytelling. Here's how three successful entrepreneurs have made use of these skills -- and how those skills led to their ...
by Riccardo Campione | April 09, 2017 02:00:00