Creative People At Work

Author : Doris B. Wallace,Howard E. Gruber
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1992-06-25
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780195360240

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Creative People at Work by Doris B. Wallace,Howard E. Gruber Pdf

To demystify creative work without reducing it to simplistic formulas, Doris Wallace and Howard Gruber, one of the world's foremost authorities on creativity, have produced a unique book exploring the creative process in the arts and sciences. The book's original "evolving systems approach" treats creativity as purposeful work and integrates cognitive, emotional, aesthetic, and motivational aspects of the creative process. Twelve revealing case studies explore the work of such diverse people as William Wordsworth, Albert Einstein, Jean Piaget, Anais Nin, and Charles Darwin. The case study approach is discussed in relation to other methods such as biography, autobiography, and psychobiology. Emphasis is given to the uniqueness of each creative person; the social nature of creative work is also treated without losing the sense of the individual. A final chapter considers the relationship between creativity and morality in the nuclear age. In addition to developmental psychologists and cognitive scientists, this study offers fascinating insights for all readers interested in the history of ideas, scientific discovery, artistic innovation, and the interplay of intuition, inspiration, and purposeful work.

Author : Scott Barry Kaufman,Carolyn Gregoire
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-29
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780698191259

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Wired to Create by Scott Barry Kaufman,Carolyn Gregoire Pdf

Discover the ten things highly creative people do differently. Is it possible to make sense of something as elusive as creativity? Based on psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman’s groundbreaking research and Carolyn Gregoire’s popular article in the Huffington Post, Wired to Create offers a glimpse inside the “messy minds” of highly creative people. Revealing the latest findings in neuroscience and psychology, along with engaging examples of artists and innovators throughout history, the book shines a light on the practices and habits of mind that promote creative thinking. Kaufman and Gregoire untangle a series of paradoxes— like mindfulness and daydreaming, seriousness and play, openness and sensitivity, and solitude and collaboration – to show that it is by embracing our own contradictions that we are able to tap into our deepest creativity. Each chapter explores one of the ten attributes and habits of highly creative people: Imaginative Play * Passion * Daydreaming * Solitude * Intuition * Openness to Experience * Mindfulness * Sensitivity * Turning Adversity into Advantage * Thinking Differently With insights from the work and lives of Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Marcel Proust, David Foster Wallace, Thomas Edison, Josephine Baker, John Lennon, Michael Jackson, musician Thom Yorke, chess champion Josh Waitzkin, video-game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, and many other creative luminaries, Wired to Create helps us better understand creativity – and shows us how to enrich this essential aspect of our lives.

Author : Mark McGuinness
Publisher : Lateral Action Books
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-15
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780957566484

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Productivity for Creative People by Mark McGuinness Pdf

Author : Alecia T. Devantier,Carol A. Turkington
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business
ISBN : 9781438111711

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Extraordinary Jobs for Creative People by Alecia T. Devantier,Carol A. Turkington Pdf

Ever wonder who wrangles the animals during a movie shoot? What it takes to be a brewmaster? How that play-by-play announcer got his job? What it is like to be a secret shopper? The new.

Author : Tudor Rickards
Publisher : Gower Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0566079615

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Creativity and Problem Solving at Work by Tudor Rickards Pdf

Creativity is not a rare talent. On the contrary, argues Tudor Rickards in this book, most people have the capacity to be creative but their potential is often untapped. Creativity at the workplace can be seen as a process of escaping from constraints, some of them self-imposed and some produced by an organizational climate unsympathetic to new thinking.

Author : Chase Jarvis
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780062879981

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Creative Calling by Chase Jarvis Pdf

Life isn’t about “finding” fulfillment and success – it’s about creating it. Why then has creativity been given a back seat in our culture? No longer. ** A Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times and Publishers Weekly Bestseller ** Creativity is a force inside every person that, when unleashed, transforms our lives and delivers vitality to everything we do. Establishing a creative practice is therefore our most valuable and urgent task - as important to our well-being as exercise or nutrition. The good news? Renowned artist, author, and CreativeLive founder, Chase Jarvis, reminds us that creativity isn't a skill—it's a habit available to everyone: beginners and lifelong creators, entrepreneurs to executives, astronauts to zookeepers, and everyone in between. Through small, daily actions we can supercharge our innate creativity and rediscover our personal power in life. Whether your ambition is a creative career, completing a creative project, or simply cultivating a creative mindset, Creative Calling will unlock your potential via Jarvis’s memorable “IDEA” system: · Imagine your big dream, whatever you want to create—or become—in this world. · Design a daily practice that supports that dream—and a life of expression and transformation. · Execute on your ambitious plans and make your vision real. · Amplify your impact through a supportive community you’ll learn to grow and nurture.

Author : Seth Godin
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780593328972

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The Practice by Seth Godin Pdf

From the bestselling author of Linchpin, Tribes, and The Dip comes an elegant little book that will inspire artists, writers, and entrepreneurs to stretch and commit to putting their best work out into the world. Creative work doesn't come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn't. And engaging in the consistent practice of its pursuit is the best way forward. Based on the breakthrough Akimbo workshop pioneered by legendary author Seth Godin, The Practice will help you get unstuck and find the courage to make and share creative work. Godin insists that writer's block is a myth, that consistency is far more important than authenticity, and that experiencing the imposter syndrome is a sign that you're a well-adjusted human. Most of all, he shows you what it takes to turn your passion from a private distraction to a productive contribution, the one you've been seeking to share all along. With this book as your guide, you'll learn to dance with your fear. To take the risks worth taking. And to embrace the empathy required to make work that contributes with authenticity and joy.

Author : Mark A. Runco,Steven R. Pritzker
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 1698 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1999-08-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780122270758

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Encyclopedia of Creativity by Mark A. Runco,Steven R. Pritzker Pdf

This encyclopaedia provides specific information and guidance for everyone who is searching for greater understanding and inspiration. Subjects include theories of creativity, techniques for enhancing creativity, individuals who have made contributions to creativity.

Author : John Cleese
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1529157528

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Creativity by John Cleese Pdf

____________________________ We can all be more creative. John Cleese shows us how. Creativity is usually regarded as a mysterious, rare gift that only a few possess. John Cleese begs to differ, and in this short, immensely practical and often very amusing guide he shows it's a skill that anyone can acquire. Drawing on his lifelong experience as a writer, he shares his insights into the nature of the creative process, and offers advice on how to get your own inventive juices flowing. ____________________________ 'Humorous and practical ... Whether you're hoping to write a novel or paint a masterpiece, you're sure to feel inspired' OK Magazine 'His candor is endearing ... An upbeat guide to the creative process' Kirkus 'A jovial romp ... Cleese fans will enjoy, and writers and other artists will breeze through, picking up a few nuggets of wisdom along the way' The Festival Review 'A sincere and thoughtful guide to creativity, and a very useful book' Graham Norton 'Wise words on the serious business of being silly' Sunday Business Post

Author : Sarah Stein Greenberg,Stanford d.school
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781984858177

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Creative Acts for Curious People by Sarah Stein Greenberg,Stanford d.school Pdf

WINNER OF THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD • “A delightful, compelling book that offers a dazzling array of practical, thoughtful exercises designed to spark creativity, help solve problems, foster connection, and make our lives better.”—Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author and host of the Happier podcast In an era of ambiguous, messy problems—as well as extraordinary opportunities for positive change—it’s vital to have both an inquisitive mind and the ability to act with intention. Creative Acts for Curious People is filled with ways to build those skills with resilience, care, and confidence. At Stanford University’s world-renowned Hasso Plattner Institute of Design, aka “the d.school,” students and faculty, experts and seekers bring together diverse perspectives to tackle ambitious projects; this book contains the experiences designed to help them do it. A provocative and highly visual companion, it’s a definitive resource for people who aim to draw on their curiosity and creativity in the face of uncertainty. Teeming with ideas about discovery, learning, and leading the way through unknown creative territory, Creative Acts for Curious People includes memorable stories and more than eighty innovative exercises. Curated by executive director Sarah Stein Greenberg, after being honed in the classrooms of the d.school, these exercises originated in some of the world’s most inventive and unconventional minds, including those of d.school and IDEO founder David M. Kelley, ReadyMade magazine founder Grace Hawthorne, innovative choreographer Aleta Hayes, Google chief innovation evangelist Frederik G. Pferdt, and many more. To bring fresh approaches to any challenge–world changing or close to home–you can draw on exercises such as Expert Eyes to hone observation skills, How to Talk to Strangers to foster understanding, and Designing Tools for Teams to build creative leadership. The activities are at once lighthearted, surprising, tough, and impactful–and reveal how the hidden dynamics of design can drive more vibrant ways of making, feeling, exploring, experimenting, and collaborating at work and in life. This book will help you develop the behaviors and deepen the mindsets that can turn your curiosity into ideas, and your ideas into action.

Author : Tania Katan
Publisher : Currency
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-02-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780525573401

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Creative Trespassing by Tania Katan Pdf

“Playful, smart, easy to implement, and, dare I say, punk rock, this book will wake you up to your personal power and remind you just how enjoyable your life, and work, can be.”—Jen Sincero, #1 New York Times bestselling author of You Are a Badass WINNER OF THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD “You don’t have to turn into a corporate drone to kick ass in the working world,” says inspirational speaker Tania Katan. After more than ten years of smuggling creativity into the business sector, Katan is here to tell you that any task or pursuit can be a creative one. You just need to be willing to defy conformity and be ready to conjure imagination anywhere, at any time. That’s where Creative Trespassing comes in. Creative Trespasser /cre-at-ive tres-pass-er/ noun 1: Someone who sneaks creativity and imagination into the most mundane tasks or buttoned-up workplaces. 2: Someone who finds extraordinary ideas in ordinary places. 3: Someone who uses creativity as fuel for a freer, more joyful life. Peppered with stories of her own shenanigans—from organizing a wrestling match in the middle of an art museum to staging a corporate culture intervention via post-its—and lessons from the rule-breaking exploits of artists, change-makers, and totally legit business leaders alike, Creative Trespassing is a rollicking, uninhibited guide to using creativity as fuel for a freer and more joyful life. Whether you’re seeking new ways to innovate, trying to spice up routine entry-level work, or looking to bring more of your rich creative life into your day job, Katan shows you how to transform monotony into novelty and be more energized in your work and in the world.

Author : Jocelyn K Glei
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781610397308

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Unsubscribe by Jocelyn K Glei Pdf

A modern, no-nonsense guide to getting rid of email anxiety, reclaiming your productivity, and spending more time on the work that matters. Let's face it: Email is killing our productivity. The average person checks their email 11 times per hour, processes 122 messages a day, and spends 28 percent of their total workweek managing their inbox. What was once a powerful and essential tool for doing our daily work has become a near-constant source of frustration, anxiety, and distraction from our work. Unsubscribe will show you how to tame your inbox and reclaim your focus, with tips on how to: Break free from email addiction and the "inbox zero" obsession Build a daily email routine that reduces stress and anxiety Process your inbox based on what (and who) really matters to you Write messages that get people to pay attention and take action Set boundaries and say "no" to time-wasting distractions Plan your day around meaningful work -- not busywork Productivity isn't about just "keeping busy," it's about leaving a legacy. Are you ready to Unsubscribe?

Author : Warren G. Bennis,Patricia Ward Biederman
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2007-03-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780465004232

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Organizing Genius by Warren G. Bennis,Patricia Ward Biederman Pdf

Uncovers the elements of creative collaboration by examining six of the century's most extraordinary groups and distill their successful practices into lessons that virtually any organization can learn and commit to in order to transform its own management into a collaborative and successful group of leaders. Paper. DLC: Organizational effectiveness - Case studies.

Author : Michael Michalko
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781608680252

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Creative Thinkering by Michael Michalko Pdf

Why isn’t everyone creative? Why doesn’t education foster more ingenuity? Why is expertise often the enemy of innovation? Bestselling creativity expert Michael Michalko shows that in every ?eld of endeavor — from business and science to government, the arts, and even day-to-day life — natural creativity is limited by the prejudices of logic and the structures of accepted categories and concepts. Through step-by-step exercises, illustrated strategies, and inspiring real-world examples, he shows readers how to liberate their thinking and literally expand their imaginations by learning to synthesize dissimilar subjects, think paradoxically, and enlist the help of the subconscious mind. He also reveals the attitudes and approaches that diverse geniuses share — and anyone can emulate. Fascinating and fun, Michalko’s strategies facilitate the kind of lightbulb-moment thinking that changes lives — for the better.

Author : Austin Kleon
Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-06
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780761181361

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Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon Pdf

In his New York Times bestseller Steal Like an Artist, Austin Kleon showed readers how to unlock their creativity by “stealing” from the community of other movers and shakers. Now, in an even more forward-thinking and necessary book, he shows how to take that critical next step on a creative journey—getting known. Show Your Work! is about why generosity trumps genius. It’s about getting findable, about using the network instead of wasting time “networking.” It’s not self-promotion, it’s self-discovery—let others into your process, then let them steal from you. Filled with illustrations, quotes, stories, and examples, Show Your Work! offers ten transformative rules for being open, generous, brave, productive. In chapters such as You Don’t Have to Be a Genius; Share Something Small Every Day; and Stick Around, Kleon creates a user’s manual for embracing the communal nature of creativity— what he calls the “ecology of talent.” From broader life lessons about work (you can’t find your voice if you don’t use it) to the etiquette of sharing—and the dangers of oversharing—to the practicalities of Internet life (build a good domain name; give credit when credit is due), it’s an inspiring manifesto for succeeding as any kind of artist or entrepreneur in the digital age.