“Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it’s worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains.” - Steve Jobs
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👉 3. While creative individuals often engage in a variety of activities, their motivation isn’t necessarily linked to enjoyment. Instead, they are driven by a desire to maintain their broad focus and uncover new opportunities.
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Can creativity be hacked? A new study published in Brain and Cognition sheds light on the science behind creativity. Here are 3 interesting takeaways:
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👉 2. This different approach to information enables creative people to manage a wide array of data, helping them explore diverse possibilities and generate groundbreaking ideas.
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In 2017, two cousins started a cookie side hustle. Fast forward to 2024, and that side hustle is now a $1 billion market-disrupting business. What’s the secret? It’s all in the science of community building. Here’s 3 lessons from @CrumblCookies on how to do it
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By turning community building into an art form, Crumbl has tapped into the human need for connection, transforming the simple act of buying and eating cookies into a shared community experience.✨
3. Leveraging feedback Crumbl listens closely to its customers. By actively incorporating feedback and allowing customers to vote on new flavors, Crumbl empowers its community. Customers don’t just buy cookies—they help shape the brand’s evolution.
"I’ve learned that the barriers to adoption and engagement were more related to behavior change than to the value of the innovation itself"
- Tabitha Scott @ Forbes #quote
How do we build our muscle for adaptive operations? Immersive simulation according to today's FT -
“Experiential learning, anchored in neuroscience and behavioural economics has become essential in today’s business environment”.
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Group pressure:
Members who voice differing opinions feel pressured to conform. There is an underlying fear of disrupting group harmony or being labeled as negative.
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Groupthink happens when harmony and consensus is prioritized over critical thinking and diverse viewpoints. Critical thinking and creativity take a hit, suffocating innovation. Here’s how to spot it -
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Suppressed individuality:
Team members are reluctant to share unique ideas or perspectives. Creative or unconventional solutions are often dismissed or ignored.
Studies of identical twins separated at birth indicate that our ability to think creatively comes one-third from genetics; but two-thirds of the innovation skill set comes through learning
- Hal Gregersen, Clayton M. Christensen, and Jeff Dyer
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