What do your creative people really want? It’s not what most leaders think!
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What Do Your Creative People REALLY Want?
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This One Thing Will Make Change Easier
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I just had a client for an upcoming keynote speech tell me, “We’re going through a lot of change right now.”
YOU: “Oh my God, he’s talking about my organization! We’re going through a lot of change right now!”
Okay, before you get too excited [YOU: “Too late!”], you should know that I hear this from nearly every client. I conducted an informal survey (translation: I was still in my pajamas when I made the calls) of some of my fellow motivational ...
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Are You Creating Leaders?
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Why You Need More Women On Your Team
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Here is today’s message to all you business leaders out there:
Don’t be like me.
YOU: “But Bill, you’re my hero! I’ve modeled my entire career–my entire life–around you!”
Yes, and in most cases you’d be correct to do so. But not in this one particular aspect. Let me explain.
For 15 years, I was the Executive Producer of a sketch comedy TV ...
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2 Creativity Myths Busted!
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Today I bust two of the most prevalent myths about creativity.
To go to my list of 10 Favorite Books on Creativity & Innovation, click here.
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I’ve written countless (well…I suppose I could count them, but what’s the point?) articles about creativity and innovation. As the leader of an intensely creative team for fifteen years (the team that created and produced Seattle’s legendary comedy TV show Almost Live!), I’ve been a student of creativity and innovation for the better part of ...
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The 3 Dimensions of Leadership
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Air Force Brig. Gen. John E. Michel, a NATO commander, knows a thing or two about leadership. In this video, I outline what Gen. Michel calls his “3 Dimensions of Leadership.”
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Innovation Killer: Attack of the Clones
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You want to know who’s really bad at coming up with innovative ideas? Clones. Also goldfish, but for now let’s stick to clones. Why are clones so bad at coming up with innovative ideas? Because they all think alike! They can’t help it—they’re clones!
It stands to reason then, that if you’re looking for an innovative ...
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How To Be Seen As A Leader
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How can you get recognized as an upcoming leader if you’re not already in a leadership position? Her’s one key trait you need to have.
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Failure Is Not an Option…It’s a Necessity!
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I’m currently reading a fascinating new book by Megan McArdle called The Up Side of Down: Why Failing Well Is the Key to Success. In it, she argues that failure is vital to success, partially because it’s only through making ...
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