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Curiosity - Invention, Innovation & Creativity
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Eggs don't hatch where scarcity-thinking roosts.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Scarcity-thinking stifles curiosity and creativity and when curiosity and creativity are stifled success is elusive. It is…
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The 3 Prongs of Innovation: Invention, Discovery and Stumbling Upon.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet P=2S+O ...for every Problem [P], think of at least 2 Solutions [2S] and keep your eyes peeled for Opportunities [O]. Taking a…
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Business Growth is made of Innovation & Invention & Self-Improvement & more Self-Improvement
The Thinking Behind The Tweet In business, learning is a life-long experience aimed improving self, helping others to do the same, and adding innovation, &…
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As your creativity increases your ability to receive good advice decreases.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Creativity is one of the most threatening commodities. As a rule, when people observe it happening around them they feel…
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Communication tip: If you want people to buy into your ideas then you must 'pre-communicate'…and over-communicate.
The Thinking Behind the Tweet Experts have been studying people connections, networks, and hubs for over 40 years. Experts concluded weak links , including…
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If you can not come up with a new idea then figure out a new way to use an old one.
The Thinking Behind the Tweet In fact, many experts report this is the key to innovation . A few years ago, I bought a book on this topic titled ‘ Borrowing…
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Don't give ideas the brake, give ideas a break - Support a Local Curious Person!
The Thinking Behind The Tweet I believe it has been clearly established that curiosity does not kill cats. I'm suspecting dog lovers created that myth...you…
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Courage is the 'Prime Enabler'. It enables self-analysis, self-confidence, curiosity, creativity, & innovation.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet It takes courage to face adversity . It takes courage to face criticism . It takes courage to face change . Children are born…
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Overheard at the Placebo Plant..."Listen up Boss, I've got this great new product idea."
The Thinking Behind The Tweet How would one go about recruiting employees for a placebo plant? What traits and qualities would one look for? Would quality…
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Curiosity, Moderation & Variety are the archenemies of Bad Habits.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Q: Why are certain habits called Bad Habits ? A: Because they reduce the ability to achieve our Goals ? Q: How might we change…
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Creativity feeds and grows...depending on the curiosity behind its dominating questions.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Curiosity is the precursor to Creativity . We see Curiosity in young children...they approach life as if it is a question…
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If you want people to bring your ideas to life, show an interest in theirs.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Sure, of course, you're not biased and you know full well your ideas are superior! But don't let that stop you from listening…
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Curiosity doesn't kill cats...it just makes them very interesting.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Maybe, curiosity kills cats; definitely, curiosity motivates people. Perhaps, many animals are curious. Certainly, some…
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Think in new ways; think in good old ways...just don't waste time dabbling in-between.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Wisdom survives the test of time . Curiosity & Creativity are essential things. It's the stuff in-between that wastes time…
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Ambiguity poisons profitability.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Confused sellers struggle to sell. Confused buyers struggle to buy. Confused technicians struggle to perform. In so many ways…
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Maybe, curiosity kills cats; definitely, curiosity motivates people.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Perhaps, many animals are curious . Certainly, some are...cats have a reputation for it. Human beings must be the most curious…
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Take your big treasure chest of Curiosity off the shelf...dust it off...open it up...and put its contents to good use.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet At one time, you were an incessantly curious and creative person. You were chock full of curiosity. Over the years and through…
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Curiosity sits close to Spirit...always envisioning and whispering ideas.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet When Spirit is vibrant, it listens intently and allows Curiosity free rein to explore.
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Optimists pave the paths so pessimists can rule the world
Now isn't that a fine piece of ‘ mob thinking ’...debatable, yet mostly true, and too often rather disappointing. Optimists stand out. Their curiosity leads…
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No question about it, people are interested in learning how to kill good ideas
A number of years ago, I posted the following thoughts about how to kill good ideas. It is interesting to see a number of people liked the contrarian…
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Are you too busy to know other people’s businesses?
Common sense tells us: Most people look for a fair deal, where both parties exchange value, Some people look to cheat others, heads I win - tails you lose …
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In support of self-consciousness
In our lexicon self-consciousness has a weakness connotation. We have been conditioned to think of ' self-conscious ' people as timid people, people who…
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Mistakes are Stepping Stones – the question is, To Where?
Indiana Jones reminded us that you don’t have to see the whole staircase to take the first step. A journey of a thousand miles always starts with a single…
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Discern, then Do - and make a Difference
Nike says, "Just Do It!" While that may lead to better health, more energy and more fun it sure creates inefficiencies when it happens at work. The tech…
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Creativity & Intelligence
Recently, Simon Sinek again wrote: “Intelligence looks for what is known to solve problems. Creativity looks for what is unknown to discover possibilities.”…
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10 Thoughts for Keeping Good People
Have Culture - if it isn't defined it will define itself Give Compliments - everyone wants to use talents to create value...and get regular pats on the back…
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10 Thoughts on Hiring Good People
Know how to communicate the essence of the role, seek simple descriptions; avoid lengthy series of tasks and responsibilities Magnetic job postings - show…
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About our Family Business
We enjoy solving sticky problems. Wrestling down sticky problems until they give up their solutions - that's where our people and our family business are at…
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Will Power & Courage Value
If, for whatever reason, you do not have enough Will then it is impossible to have other elite character traits like Courage. Courage is more than taking…
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Does creativity crave structure?
I have heard opposing viewpoints. Some people think creativity happens when a group of brilliant young people bounce ideas off one another in zany…