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Deep creativity is intrinsically motivated.

August 31, 2022

Great work happens when we’re intrinsically motivated… when our hearts are moved and inspired. We could call de Saint Exupery’s statement the difference between intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation: “If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn [ Read more … ]

Five key qualities of creative genius

December 12, 2017

The five qualities below not only contribute to innovative programs and processes, they’re also fundamental for working effectively with others in fast-paced, highly creative environments. They draw on the capacities of both right brain and left brain, and strengthen connection with one’s own inner voice, while also honoring the wisdom of the larger collective group [ Read more … ]

Beyond the bounds… of what your mind thinks is reasonable

August 25, 2017

It’s hard to value play, it seems so… childish. But play is effective because it takes us beyond the bounds of what our minds think is reasonable.   Play gets our energy moving.

“Imagination is when you dream and play at the same time”

November 5, 2011

“Imagination is when you dream and play at the same time.” That’s a statement from a five-year old. Michelle, a kindergarten teacher, posted it on my facebook page. I’m thinking we should carry notepads when we’re with children, so they can teach us how to be human.

At the center of all art is something that is alive

April 29, 2011

I’m really lovin’ Lynda Barry’s book What It Is. “When I was little… I would hold myself as still as I could and make my eyes like a toy’s eyes that don’t move and I would wait. I would wait for the other things in the room to forget about me and begin to move…I [ Read more … ]

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