Do you consider yourself creative? Whether you’re an artist, a professional, or someone who thinks they “just aren’t creative,” this episode is for you! In this solo episode I dive into the true essence of creativity and show how everyone can access their own creative genius. Building on last week’s conversation with Dan Nestle about

Solo Episode – Say “Yes, And!” to Creatively Using AI

It’s almost Halloween, which means it’s time to watch horror movies!I love horror movies (now, I used to be terrified of them as a kid) and so I watch and re-watch quite a few horror movies. Especially right around Halloween.In this episode, I dive deep into the world of horror films and uncover six surprising

Solo Episode – Say “Yes, And!” to Uncovering Business Wisdom from Horror Movies

In this episode  I’m diving into the transformative power of pivoting and creativity in overcoming obstacles. After my conversation with Scott Lesnick last week, I felt inspired to explore how we can embrace change and innovate when our plans go awry.Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your initial approach to achieving a

Solo Episode – Say “Yes, And!” to Pivoting

Image credit: a__nI am preparing a short (20 minutes or so) program on how to think quickly under pressure.Normally I have a lot more time to work with in my presentations (60 to 90 minutes for a keynote, and up to half a day for a creativity/innovation training), so I have to distill it down

Three Principles of Quick Thinking

Image credit: krakenimages.com(And Why It’s Important)“Because it’s a stupid idea. No one’s gonna go for it. Don’t you understand? It’s stupid. It’s stupid…”-Seinfeld; Season 22, Episode 7:  The InvitationsI recently presented a keynote for a conference on using “yes, and” to increase innovation. One of my main points was the importance of saying “yes, and”

How to “Yes, And” Bad Ideas

Image credit: macniak“Fly Eagles Fly?” More like “Cry Eagles Cry!”If you’re a fan of American Football, then you’re probably familiar with the abysmal collapse of my beloved Philadelphia Eagles. Two-thirds of the way through the season they had the best record in the league. And then, they collapsed. Disastrously. Like every soufflé I have ever tried

Act, Analyze, Adjust: Lessons from the Eagles’ Season Collapse