by Roger Firestien | Jul 23, 2020 | In The News
Smile and be surprised turning the pages. I was recently interviewed by Dr. Cyndi Burnett of Creativity and Education, and below is a snippet of that article. After I published my second book, Leading on the Creative Edge, in 1997, I sent a copy to my mom and... by Roger Firestien | Jul 20, 2020 | In The News
We are all creative, and we create in different and valuable ways. From dive-by birthday parties and virtual celebrations to driveway concerts and late-night talk shows hosted from home, the coronavirus pandemic has forced us all to be more creative in our everyday... by Roger Firestien | Jun 19, 2020 | In The News
Find or construct your creative space. If you’re ever trying to find a creative space — the spot where your best work is done — think of locations where you said, “I could really do some great work here.” Artists and musicians have studios, crafts people have... by Roger Firestien | Jun 18, 2020 | In The News
Creative questions put forth what you want to create. The time you spend identifying the “real” problem allows you to avoid generating ideas that are off target and action plans that have no traction. Most people believe that creativity is coming up with a great idea,... by Roger Firestien | May 21, 2020 | In The News
Exploration is part of the creative process. Some strategies that I suggest for inspiring creativity include warming up, forcing connections, generating and refining your ideas, driving a tractor, and capturing it. Just as an athlete stretches before a game,... by Roger Firestien | May 18, 2020 | In The News
My most recently published book, Create In A Flash, A Leader’s Recipe For Breakthrough Innovation, was reviewed by the Blue Heron Journal and called a “joyful and fun guide to becoming more creative, to building a more innovative culture.” As I...