The Non-Obvious Guide to Being More Creative

In this short guide, an award-winning educator and innovation strategist will teach how to have better ideas, conquer the impostor syndrome, use one’s strengths, and be the most creative person in any room.

Why do some people seem more creative, and how can you be one of them? How can you have a continuous flow of actionable new ideas at work? What does it take to think differently when you are surrounded by people who don’t? This guidebook is filled with useful, immediately actionable advice for applying your best thinking at work. You will learn to harness your creativity so you can: Think more powerfully and originally. Solve problems more effectively. Give feedback that leads to innovation. Spot thinking strengths in yourself and others. Leverage change to your advantage. Turn problems into possibilities. Ask questions that lead to valuable solutions. Make meetings more productive. Get inspired to do your best work. Uncork all those ideas you’ve got bottled up inside you with this smart and engaging guide. You’ll understand where creativity comes from, what stands in its way (Hello, Impostor Syndrome!), and how to engender creativity in others. Any innovation starts with taking a risk, so take a risk on this book. It will pay off in creative dividends - Daniel Pink, New York Times Bestselling author of When, Drive, A Whole New Mind Your ability to be creative under pressure is what separates you from the pack. This book is full of practical tools and tips to help you unleash your creative brilliance. - Todd Henry, author of The Accidental Creative