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A recent survey of CEOs revealed that creativity is considered the most important quality in leadership. Who Killed Creativity? investigates how companies, leaders, managers, and individuals can build (or rebuild) a culture of innovation by fostering creative thinking and problem-solving - finding better solutions faster. By exploring such questions as: Are bully bosses psychopaths in disguise? and Why does the future of civilisation lie in a garbage dump in Mexico?, this book offers a compelling tale with a novel twist.

Why are some of us better than others at committing to a decision? How can we move from indecision and procrastination to smart choices? What are the forces that hold us back and how can we successfully overcome them? The Art of Decision Making explores, analyses and navigates the idea of volition: ''the power to use one's own will in order to make decisions.' By drawing on diverse sources, Joseph Bikart has created a precise map of the intricate paths we take when we move from will to action.

For fans of The Artist’s Way and The Creative Act, comes a ground-breaking new look at creativity, introducing “play” as the key to building trust and confidence in ourselves and fostering a greater sense of creative expression. You are creative! Yes you! Despite what society, friends...

Music has the enormous potential to engage and impact the entire brain. After all, the auditory system is the first to develop in utero. And, at the end of life, the last to go. With the advent of brain scanning and other recent research options, studies prove music’s positive effects on the human brain. Through narrative, current and relevant research, and an easy-to-understand format, authors Taylor and Hudson offer a glimpse into the how, the where and the why regarding the benefits of music on the brain. How can a person utilize music to better his or her life?

Most people think of creativity as something they either have or don’t. That’s Creativity Myth No. 1. One of the things this book will teach you is that there is no single path to creativity.

We are about to enter a new age of creativity that will require a new set of superheroes to help the world thrive. This audiobook will make you one of those creative superheroes by unleashing new creative superpowers to help you solve your biggest business problems. This is the modern skillset for creative problem solving.

Do you want to learn how to learn absolutely anything as quick as possible? Of course you do, who wouldn't? There's a way to do it, and this book has all the secrets. This book is about learning how to learn. Whether you want to improve your grades at school, or you want to pick up a new subject quickly, this book will detail methods to learn any kind of subject matter lighting fast. Today, it is commonly said that in order to master a subject, you must dedicate a minimum of 10,000 hours, whether it’s to learn a musical instrument, a sport, or to master a video game.

In The Genius Checklist, Dean Keith Simonton examines the key factors in creative genius and finds that they are more than a little contradictory. Simonton, who has studied creativity and genius for more than four decades, draws on both scientific research and stories from the lives of famous creative geniuses that range from Isaac Newton to Vincent van Gogh to Virginia Woolf. Simonton's checklist gives us a new, integrative way to understand geniuses - and perhaps even to nurture your own genius.

What is the best way for a company to innovate? That's exactly the wrong question. The better question: How can organizations get the maximum possible value from their innovation investments? Advice recommending "innovation vacations" and the luxury of failure may be wonderful for organizations with time to spend and money to waste. But this audiobook addresses the innovation priorities of companies that live in the real world of limits. They want fast, frugal, and high-impact innovations.

Einleitung: Keine Angst vor KI – Du hast mehr Kontrolle, als Du denkst. Stell dir vor, jemand hätte dir vor 30 Jahren gesagt, dass du bald kleine Supercomputer in deiner Hosentasche trägst, mit denen du weltweit in Echtzeit kommunizieren, Bilder bearbeiten, Musik komponieren oder sogar einkaufen und Bankgeschäfte erledigen kannst – alles mit einem Fingertipp. Damals hätte das fast wie Magie geklungen. Heute ist es Alltag. Genauso fühlt sich für viele das Thema Künstliche Intelligenz an: spannend, faszinierend – aber auch irgendwie unheimlich, überwältigend oder schwer greifbar.

In Craft a Life You Love, listeners will learn how to focus their creative energy and make things (and make things happen) by implementing small - yet powerful - changes in their everyday lives. Creativity and craft maven Amy Tangerine shows listeners how to find their flow, maintain a positive mindset, and cultivate a rich and fulfilling life by focusing on what truly matters. Chapters explore how to craft the soul, craft the right mindset, craft the right environment, craft good habits, rediscover your creative mojo, and maintain momentum.

Imagine a life free from self-doubt and limitations, where you boldly embrace your greatness and manifest your dreams. In just minutes a day, you can rewire your mind for unshakable confidence, success, and self-love. As Black women, we carry a legacy of resilience and power. Yet, we often struggle with negative self-talk, generational trauma, and societal pressures. It's time to reclaim our joy, abundance, and self-acceptance.

This book accompanies the album Written in Sleep by The Gathering Pool—an experimental project exploring the mysterious space between consciousness and creation. This book dives into the very phenomenon that inspired the music.

Drei Millionen hochbegabte Erwachsene leben in Deutschland. Viele wissen nicht sicher um ihre besonderen Fähigkeiten und fühlen sich in diffuser Weise »anders«. Dieses Hörbuch speziell für hochbegabte Erwachsene erleichtert die Identitätsfindung. Als hochbegabter Mensch durchs Leben zu gehen könnte so schön sein: Schule und Studium stellen kein Problem dar, der gesellschaftliche Aufstieg ist gesichert ... Doch für viele hochbegabte Erwachsene sieht die Wirklichkeit etwas anders aus.

Mr. Michael’s Music Maker Manual is an invitation to rediscover the joy of creativity alongside your child. Written by veteran music educator, father of three creative children, and founder of NewSongs School of Music, Michael Hemsworth, this guide empowers parents and caregivers to nurture musical expression without pressure or perfection.

Why would anyone write a book about suffering? Earnest in her pursuit, Dr. Jennifer Clark draws upon her near 25 years of practice as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician to convince us otherwise. Clark adeptly navigates the ups and downs, the twists and turns, and the pitfalls and plateaus of human development, asking us to reimagine the pilgrimage of the human condition.

Creative thinking is now the number one skill needed in the workforce but creativity cannot thrive unless there is a culture of psychological safety and belonging.

Questo libro è dedicato al tema dello sviluppo, della coltivazione e della manifestazione del Potere Personale - il Potere Personale in tutte le sue fasi, aspetti e modalità di manifestazione ed espressione. Il "Potere personale", come viene inteso e insegnato in questo libro, può essere definito come: "L'abilità o la forza posseduta dall'individuo umano, grazie alla quale egli ottiene, o può ottenere, i risultati desiderati in modo efficiente, lungo le linee dello sforzo e dell'impegno fisico, mentale e spirituale".

Brain Cheats, Hacks, Hints, Tips, and Tricks That Will Help Make You Smarter is the ultimate guide to optimizing your brain power. With cutting-edge neuroscience research and practical tips, this book offers 30 powerful cheats, hacks, hints, tips, and tricks that can improve your memory, focus, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.

Un viaje de mil millas comienza con un solo paso. Todo el mundo quiere crecer, pero no todo el mundo sabe cómo hacerlo. Esta es una guía meticulosa sobre cómo puedes aprender a desarrollar tu mente y mejorar, y tal vez tener una mejor autoestima.