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CEO Thoughts
CEO Thoughts, Inquiry, Research
November 20, 2023
Exploratory Inquiry vs Explanatory Inquiry
Exploratory and explanatory inquiries represent two pivotal approaches in the realm of research and development. While both play crucial roles in advancing our knowledge and practice, they serve very different purposes and yield distinctly separate outcomes. Let’s take a look at each of them. Exploratory Inquiry: Driving Innovation Exploratory...
CEO Thoughts, How To, Leadership, Team Building, Teamwork
November 14, 2023
How to Make Meaning That Matters at Work
When you step into your workplace, the significance of your actions and their impact on the wider world is not just a matter of personal fulfillment but also an important component of your professional efficacy. Research indicates that employees who perceive their work as meaningful exhibit increased levels of happiness,...
CEO Thoughts, Creative Culture, Leadership, Team Building, Teamwork
November 10, 2023
The Power of Self, Social Connectedness, and Support in the Workplace
The Foundation of Leadership: Understanding Your Inner Self Understanding yourself is the pre-work that sets the tone for effective leadership. It’s not just a personal journey but a necessary step towards guiding and inspiring others in the workplace. And when done with care and consideration for what constitutes appropriate transparency,...
CEO Thoughts, Creative Culture, Intercultural Creativity, Leadership, Teamwork
November 7, 2023
The Critical Role of Innovative Creativity in the Workplace
Innovative creativity is vital to every role and responsibility in a company. It is not merely an asset for the traditionally 'creative' professions but a fundamental skill set for all, particularly in an era where automation looms large. The skill of creativity (and make no doubt about it, creativity is...
CEO Thoughts, Leadership, Neuroscience
November 3, 2023
Resilient Agility: Handling Constant Challenges
The landscape of modern business is in a state of perpetual change and unpredictability, calling for leaders who are not only visionary but also possess a blend of psychological characteristics that enable them to steer their organizations through volatile and ambiguous times. The concept of resilience, particularly within the context...
CEO Thoughts, Leadership, Neuroscience
November 1, 2023
Prospective Imagination in Leadership
Among the various skills that come with human cognition, few abilities are as impactful and fundamentally valuable as prospective imagination. Often referred to simply as "prospection," this faculty enables us to “metabolize” (or take in and critically assess) experiences from our past and present and envision a wider array of...
CEO Thoughts, Creativity, Inclusion, Intercultural Creativity
February 11, 2021
The Hidden Figures of Creativity
As we celebrate Black History Month, this is the perfect time to highlight the benefits of bringing forth the ‘Hidden Figures’ of Creativity. Did you know your creativity is affected by observing others? It is a term called ‘fictive learning’ and it takes place in our imagination when we realize...
CEO Thoughts, Creative Culture, Creativity
November 19, 2020
Catalyzing Creativity Through Observation
Imagine you are walking into your office and it’s set up as you normally have it but … there’s a harmless martian sitting on top of your desk. Two heads, five eyes and a random amount of limbs - and this is a creature you have never seen before. What...
CEO Thoughts, Creative Culture, Creativity, Leadership
October 13, 2020
A Workforce Shift From Puzzles to Mysteries
What’s the difference between a puzzle and a mystery? When you’re in school, you’re asked to solve puzzles. You are given problems that, with enough information, you can solve them and they have one right answer. But now, in this climate, we’re in a world of mysteries. These are types...
CEO Thoughts, Creativity, Education
September 9, 2020
Hey You! Be More Creative! But What Does That Mean?
The robots are coming. Wait! They are already here! 5G and quantum computing are already here. We keep warning people that the sky is falling and we need to be more creative in order to prepare for the tech advancements on the horizon. We need to retool our workforce and...