How Creative Are You?

I found a very interesting questionaire today. It explores the issue of creativity from a variety of points of view such as boldness (defined as the ability to push boundaries), curiosity (defined as a desire to change/improve things), perspective (defined as the ability to shift ones perspective), and connection (defined as the ability to make connections with things that don't initially have a connection.) The questionaire also defines abstraction, persistance, complexity, and paradox. as important ingredients to creativity. You answer 40 questions and obtain your creativity index score. And if you want, you can send an email to find out how did compared to others in your same age bracket. It was very enlightening to say the least. Give it try for yourself. http://www.creax.com/csa/

The Passing Of A Leader

The primary reason I write this blog is to share new thoughts and ideas related to creative leaders and organizations. This week, however, I find myself admiring someone who was a leader, but not in the business world. This person was an innovator, but didn't create new products and services that took the world by storm. This person was a change agent before the word was even popular. It could be said that this person started a social transformation. I am speaking about Rosa Parks, who died this week. She was willing to push social boundaries and challenge the thinking of an entire nation. She was able to think "outside the box" and then act on it. And while she may not have directly contributed to the development of creative thinkers and leaders, her one act on a city bus had a domino effect. Rest in Peace Ms. Parks.

FINDING INNOVATION

It has been a very long time in coming, but starting next week you will find weekly posts about creativity and innovation taking place in organizations and with individuals. My plan is very simple...I will be posting new thoughts 1-2 times per week. You won't find long articles, but very concise notes about applying creativity and innovation. I hope you check in often because I anticipate having fun with this blog. If you want longer articles about leadership, teambuilding and such...please see my newsletter at http://www.creativeleading.com/newsletter.html