Foster an Innovative Business Culture With Creative Leadership

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Do you ever wonder why some companies become sought after by employees? They offer innovative and creative leadership. Innovation is a hallmark of a progressive and forward-thinking company. Those who embrace risk and innovation are perceived as more vibrant and dynamic, making them more enticing to high-caliber talent. Innovation opens doors for employee growth and…

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TwoThings You Can Do TODAY to Be More Creative at Work

If you only read one thing today, I hope it is this: According to a recent report from the World Economic Forum, creativity at work will be one of the most important and in-demand skills in the next five years. In fact, creativity is going to be the third most important skill OVERALL for any job anywhere…

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10 Ways Entrepreneurs Limit Their Creative Potential

Every entrepreneur believes in their heart that their startup is more innovative and creative than their competitors. Yet none knows exactly where creativity comes from within, or how to pick and motivate the most creative people for the team. Most believe and follow one or more of the popular myths on business creativity, even though…

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8 Tips for Right-Brain Entrepreneurs to Build Balance

Traditionally, the majority of entrepreneurs have been logical thinkers, problem solvers, with full attention to details. These are the stereotypical left-brain engineers. Yet I see a big shift from the knowledge age, with its left-brain foundation, to a critical focus today on visualization, creativity, relationships, and collaboration, which are more in the domain of right-brainers.…

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How Creative Can You Be with a Franchise?

One of the benefits of being part of a franchise system is having a path set out for you. But one of the benefits of business ownership is being able to do things your own way. Is that even possible within a franchise system? Short answer: yes! There are ways to be creative even within…

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What is the Secret to Creating Your Best Art and Work?

Do you have a “sacred place” that is just yours? That allows you to have the space and freedom to work on what is important. Some of us work in “hot desk” environments. But these seem to be designed more to save money for the industrial corporation complex than for the creative human. As humans…

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8 Indications of an Entrepreneur Sought by Investors

An entrepreneur is literally “one who creates a new business.” The best new businesses are ones that have never been done before, so mastering creativity and recognizing creativity are key skills and mindsets. But how does one recognize and nurture creativity in a person or team? In researching this question, I reviewed a classic book…

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3 Valuable Instagram Hacks to Power Your Sales

Digital businesses are obsessed with sales. On Instagram, most small businesses apply spammy Instagram marketing techniques: Subscribing for fake ads, posting tons of random content, or buying thousands of Instagram followers. Jasmine Star, the internationally recognized photographer who leveraged Instagram to build a six-figure business in her first year, suggests that business owners should forget…

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7 Tips to Develop Entrepreneurial Skills and Characteristics

Being an entrepreneur might sound glamorous, but it can be a challenging path that requires discipline and a special kind of personality. Successful entrepreneurs must acquire certain entrepreneurial skills and characteristics that help them become effective leaders. These skills help them create more success in business and allow them to communicate, form relationships, and achieve…

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