Unleashing Everyday Genius: Redefining Creativity
Introduction Picture this: my doctor, in the middle of prepping for surgery, leans back and says, “You know, what I do is quite similar [...]
How to Use Creative Problem Solving
Introduction Let me tell you a story from my early days in the corporate world. Picture this: young, enthusiastic, and ready to take on [...]
Creativity is a State of Mind, Not Just a Skill
Introduction I was hanging out with some of my most out-of-the-box-thinking friends and the conversation, unsurprisingly, drifted to creativity. Oh, man, the insights that [...]
The 4 Cs of Creativity: From Personal Insights to World-Changing Ideas
Introduction This one rainy evening, about a decade ago I was hanging with some friends. Picture this: ambient bar lighting, a subtle hum of [...]
Unleash Your Genius: 4 Hacks That Will Improve Your Creativity
Introduction The world, in all its mad, chaotic beauty, is an uncharted wonderland where ideas are born in the strangest nooks. Imagine me, burnt [...]
Wide to Narrow: Finding the Right Balance for Creative Problem Solving
Introduction Once upon a time in a chaotic startup, amidst the chaos of tight deadlines and client demands, I found myself stuck in a [...]
Scientists have Discovered the Secret to Creativity
Introduction Ah, the shower – a place of solace, contemplation, and for me, ground-breaking revelations. Picture this: There I was, lathered up, humming a [...]
Illusions of Creativity
Introduction Imagine: a fledgling startup brimming with enthusiasm, the air pulsating with energy, yet something was amiss. Creativity, the driving force of innovation, seemed [...]
Solve Big Problems Faster with First Principles Thinking
Introduction Picture this: A bustling conference room in a towering glass building, a sea of suits, and the aroma of too much cologne. Now, [...]
No, Creativity is Not Innovation. Here’s why.
Introduction Way back, when Facebook and Google were infants, I landed my first gig at a Fortune 500 company. You know, the kind of [...]
There are Only Four Types of Innovation, and None are Magic
Introduction Innovation. The buzzword that’s been making the rounds for what feels like forever. But let me take you on a trip down memory [...]
The Seven Bullshit Myths Holding You Back from Business Experimentation
Introduction I've got a story for you that might just change the game on how you think about business. It's all about that "E" [...]
More than Just Pretty: The True Essence of Design
Introduction Let me share a tale from the time when Facebook was just a baby, and the word 'selfie' hadn't even been coined yet. [...]
Why Design’s Got It All Wrong and How You Can Fix It
Introduction Ah, the intoxicating scent of innovation. I remember it like it was yesterday, especially that one gig with a bigshot Fortune 500 company. [...]
Why Group Brainstorming Fails
Introduction The early startup days. Just thinking about it brings a nostalgic grin to my face. Those times were a roller coaster of emotions! [...]
Unleashing the Creative: Enhancing Creativity and Problem-Solving
Introduction Let me tell you about this one time I had an epiphany right in the middle of a work day. I wasn’t in [...]
Steal and Transform: The Art of Reimagining Brilliance
Introduction A fresh-faced intern, let's call him Tim, barged into a boardroom one day, absolutely beaming with confidence. He pitched what he called a [...]
Unlocking Creativity on Demand
Introduction Look, the corporate jungle isn’t for the faint of heart. I recall a time, back when the internet was, let's just say, not [...]
Founders: From Zero to Iconic
The Founder’s Unwavering Vision: Why It’s Not Just About “Seeing Things” While grinding away at another mind-numbing corporate job, a peculiar intern entered my [...]
Hooked: The Secret Behind Addictive Design
Introduction I remember it like it was yesterday. I was posted up in this quirky coffee shop, chill vibes all around. It was one [...]
Against the Current: The Power of Contrarian Ideas
Introduction If you'd told a younger me that playing it safe was like trying to climb a ladder with one leg, I would’ve laughed. [...]
Unlocking the Power of Flow
Introduction: "Flipping the Script: My Dance with the Power of Flow" Hey there, fellow creators! Ever find yourself totally in the zone, feeling the [...]
Demystifying Creativity: Innovation Isn’t An Epiphany
Introduction Back in the day, when my hair was less grey, I set out to develop a product that would change the world, or [...]
Unleashing Creative Value in the New Age of Design
Introduction Let me to take you back to a time when my hair had fewer grays and my dreams were fresh. My band of [...]
Innovation: The Myth of Progress
Introduction Let me paint a picture for you. Picture a young, bright-eyed entrepreneur named Bob. Bob's got this groundbreaking idea. The sort of idea [...]
Debunking the Myths & Understanding the Power of Disruptive Innovation
Introduction Back during the Dotcom Boom, yours truly was just another pimple faced, bright-eyed, bushy-tailed tech whiz kid, knee-deep in trying to navigate the [...]
Why Design Thinking Works
Design thinking is a human-centered, problem-solving approach that has gained significant popularity in recent years. This innovative methodology has proven effective in addressing complex [...]
Creating a Culture of Experimentation
The world of business is ever-changing and dynamic, which means that entrepreneurs and companies must constantly evolve to stay ahead of the competition. One [...]
Innovation and Iteration: Friends Not Foes
Many aspiring entrepreneurs hold the common misconception that innovation and iteration are opposing forces in the world of business. The belief is that a [...]