The Dilemma of Creative Thinking in the Workplace

"If we all think alike -- no one is thinking very much." 

- Walt Whitman

Let me get straight to the point. One key element contributing to the dilemma of creative thinking in the workplace is fear of diversity -- fear of "too" different.  You see this "too different" causes discomfort. This is the "get out of our comfort zone" we don't consider and resist.

The comfort zone we usually address is pushing ourselves to grow, moving beyond where we currently are as our choice on our terms. This is the one most familiar when we use that phrase.

But, there's another. I call it "the diversity "dis"comfort zone". This   one allows others -  much different than us -  to come into our zone and be truly who they are even if it causes discomfort and in some cases we have to do the work to be accepting, receiving, embracing no matter the level of that discomfort. 

Read the full text here: https://www.joanncorleyspeaks.com/2016/06/the-dilemma-of-creative-thinking-in.html

Got Intuition?

Mike Lehr: Intuition in the Workplace
I'm excited to launch my 2016 Talent Talk - Thought Leaders 3.0 podchat series with my first interviewee Mike Lehr who was my original first!  And I am thrilled we are taking on the topic of intuition. It's a perfect complement to the work I do surrounding creative, critical and innovative thinking.

I suggest you take the time to contemplate and learn about your own intuition, particularly the role it plays in decision-making, inspiration and creative thinking. Harnessing it will expand your effectiveness! Use my interview with Mike to be the jumpstart.

Additionally Mike has provided a white paper on the topic.  Also, check out other complementary information on his site as well as my first podchat with him -  What Box Do You Want To Be In?

LISTEN NOW:

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White paper link:  http://omegazadvisors.com/intuition-definition/

Helping you be a great steward of your talent!

To a fabulous 2016!
JoAnn Corley

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A reminder: This podchat is also on iTunes and the app The 1% Edge Portable Coach

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