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    May 20th, 2013

    ♫ Every time you’re near
    I get creative…♫

    Lyrics and Music by: Chris Porter/Howard New/Peter Gordeno, recorded by  Leon Jackson.

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    This is another great guest post by Beth Flynn of the Ohio State University Leadership Center.  This time Beth is looking at Creativity (and leadership).

     

    • Myth 1:  Creativity is only needed at the top.
    • TRUTH: In today’s business environment, creativity applies to everyone.

     

    • Myth 2:  People are creative (or not) depending on their job or role.
    • TRUTH:  You role has nothing to do with your creativity.

     

    • Myth 3:  Creativity is “born:” it can’t be developed.
    • TRUTH: Yes it absolutely can.

     

    • MYTH 4:  Creativity isn’t my responsibility.
    • TRUTH:  Today, creativity is everyone’s responsibility.

     

    • MYTH 5:  Creativity can’t be managed or harnessed.
    • TRUTH: Developing creativity is the primary role you will play as a leader in the twenty-first-century business world.

     

    • Myth 6:  My technical skills and experience are enough.
    • TRUTH: Creative problem solving, original thought, and imagination have become the currency for success in the new world of business…and life (Linkner, 2011, p. 207-209).

     

    From:  Linkner, J (2011).  Disciplined dreaming: a proven system to drive breakthrough creativity.  San Francisco:  Jossey-Bass. Disciplined dreaming is available from the OSU Leadership Center.  Click here to borrow this resource.

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    Thanks Beth for another great leadership post on how all of us can move past the myths in becoming more creative.  I can say ..every time you are near I get creative!

     

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