Creativity and Innovation

How To Choose Your Own Adventure

Post written by Laura Cococcia. You can follow Laura on Twitter. Last week, I posted a poll to find out about the last thing you did that was truly adventurous. Yes, I am an adventure addict, so talking about it makes me want to climb a big fat mountain. But there was a reason for [...]

December 19, 2009 CONTINUE READING →

A Story of Strength, A Cause For Hope

Guest post by Lisa Frank. You can follow Lisa on Twitter and find out more about what she’s up to on her blog. I am intrigued that a location or a song can remind me of a loved one so much that I can almost feel their presence. The sewing room in my parents’ home [...]

December 11, 2009 CONTINUE READING →

Authenticity and Cultural Creativity: Guest Post by Tara Joyce

We’re thrilled to share this guest post by Tara Joyce. Tara is a writer and strategic coach and explores Cultural Creativity and dream business over on her blog, Rise of the Innerpreneur. You can also follow Tara on Twitter. “Values are the best single predictor of real behavior.” – Dr. Paul Ray and Dr. Sherry [...]

December 2, 2009 CONTINUE READING →

The Power of Design Thinking

Post written by Christa Avampato. You can follow Christa on Twitter and read more about what she’s up to on her blog. The biggest risk that companies face today is not the work of their competitors; it’s the loss of employee engagement and loyalty. The cultures of many large companies are literally rotting from the [...]

November 29, 2009 CONTINUE READING →

6 Creative Ways To Deal With Bores

Post written by Christa Avampato. You can follow Christa on Twitter. “Bore, n.: A person who talks when you wish him to listen.” ~ Ambrose Bierce, journalist, satirist, as quoted from his “Devil’s Dictionary” We know these people – those who talk for the sake of hearing themselves talk, who have no self-awareness, who spend [...]

November 10, 2009 CONTINUE READING →

Keep It Positive

Post written by Christa Avampato. You can follow Christa on Twitter. “Some people are making such a thorough preparation for rainy days that they aren’t enjoying today’s sunshine.” ~ William Feather, publisher and author This economy is beginning to scare me. I’m not worried about me and my financial situation. I’m worried for our world, [...]

November 4, 2009 CONTINUE READING →

Interview With Hani Shihada, New York’s Renowned Sidewalk Artist

Post written by Christa Avampato. You can follow Christa on Twitter. A few weeks ago, I was on my way up to Harlem to do some research for an after-school program I’m hoping to launch in January. As I was walking up Broadway, I stopped to admire a painting that has been done of the [...]

August 30, 2009 CONTINUE READING →

Beautiful Creations: An Interview With Liss At Daydream Lily

Post written by Laura Cococcia. You can follow Laura on Twitter. In my opinion, Daydream Lily is the most beautiful site in the blogosphere. For those of you who follow Daydream Lily, you know exactly what I mean. And for those of you who don’t yet follow, I’m thrilled to introduce you to what I [...]

August 13, 2009 CONTINUE READING →