How to sculpt an extraordinary life: Lessons from the life of Michelangelo
Creating an extraordinary life is similar to the way in which a sculptor carves a beautiful statue out of a solid block of marble. So says author Chris Widener in…
10 creative questions to whack your thinking and solve your next challenge
One of the challenges we face when we're trying to solve problems is that we get stuck in a mental rut, using the same habitual mindset. To help us break…
10 don’t-miss resources in the new edition of Creativity Hacks
Here are 10 don't-miss resources that will help you kick-start your creativity, leap over roadblocks and generate exceptionally valuable ideas, from my recently-launched Creativity Hacks 2nd Edition e-book.
Creativity: How to adapt an idea to your needs
Do you realize that you are surrounded by ideas and inspiration? Any number of these "triggers" in your daily environment could provide the inspiration you've been looking for to solve…
Coming soon: An expanded 2nd edition of my Creativity Hacks e-book
Later this week, I will launch an expanded and updated 2nd edition of my popular e-book, Creativity Hacks: Shortcuts to Help You Crush Your Challenges and Live a Kick-Ass Life.…
The 7 all-time greatest ideation techniques
Which brainstorming techniques should you use to attack your next innovation challenge? Here are the “super seven” that innovation consultant Bryan Mattimore says have the advantages of being easy to…
How to tack upwind in a down economy
It's possible to make forward progress in your career during a down economy. It just takes more ingenuity, like a sailboat "tacking" against the wind.
Increase your job security with a personal SWOT assessment
In times of great uncertainty, you can't just take your job security for granted and just assume you're going to be okay. This is an excellent time to take inventory…
How complacency cost me a job (don’t let this happen to you!)
Being complacent and failing to bring new ideas to your employer can cost you your job, especially if you're in a higher-level position. That's exactly what happened to me four…
How to leverage the most powerful creativity tool imaginable
You own the most powerful creativity tool imaginable. How are you using it to enhance your work and life?