You might not think communication requires imagination, but it does! Think about the last time you tried to share a new idea or solve a tricky problem with your team. Did you just state the facts, or did you use stories, examples, and a bit of creativity to get your point across? Chances are, it…
“Where you are today is not where you will be tomorrow, and it’s not where you will be next week.” Everywhere I go, people are going THROUGH it. There is struggle, and there is languishing. Finances. Work. Relationships. Kids. Aging parents. Sometimes it’s all of these things. Life is often overwhelming, but when we get…
Most of us want to inspire their teams, but feel stuck in traditional ways of thinking. We want to innovate, but are often unsure how to start. I remember a conversation I had with a client who felt overwhelmed by the challenges of leading a large team. They were bogged down by routines and felt…
Have you noticed it? Everywhere you look, people seem more lethargic, disengaged, and less empathetic than ever. At work, in our communities, and often even at home. And we are going to really be able to envision a different future for ourselves and lean into creating it if we are going to pull out of…
“If you can dream it, you can do it.” – Walt Disney I have been studying imagination and creativity for over a decade now, and I’ve learned that IMAGINATION is the precursor of all innovation. Yet, suggesting that an adult has a great imagination is almost an insult. It insinuates that people have their heads…
The Importance of Taking Time to Recharge: How to Avoid Burnout and Boost Productivity In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of work, deadlines, project plans, and budgets. But as important as it is to stay productive, it’s equally important to take time to recharge and relax….
Earlier this week, I had the incredible opportunity to attend a thought-provoking talk titled “Expanding the Toy Box: Hasbro’s Path to Digital Gaming,” featuring Hasbro’s CEO, Chris Cocks. The discussion, masterfully moderated by Charlie Hall of Polygon Gaming and Entertainment News, was nothing short of enlightening. As I dive deep into preparing our upcoming IMAGINATION…
June 11th is now recognized as the International Day of Play, a special day established by the Global Assembly of the United Nations. This day highlights the critical importance of play for people of all ages. Here’s everything you need to know about this celebration and how you can incorporate more play into your life….
“People aren’t always happy for us when we grow.” That’s what I thought as I looked up at my cat, Craig, from 30 feet below. Craig, an indoor cat, had climbed a tree while I, in my rush to get to an event, had not. Craig is usually an indoor cat, but he occasionally tries…
Sometimes the largest impacts come from the smallest things. Yesterday was my birthday and after some morning festivities I was a bit scrambly getting to my office. I was thinking about all the work I had to catch up on after being on a conference circuit for a few weeks and how to get it…
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