Let me begin by admitting that this title is a little misleading. Of course, a towel has no wisdom. It might boast a few cool threads, but that’s nothing more than a fashion statement. However, for the sake of this conversation, the towel does play a key role. When it comes to dealing with difficult,…
Let me begin by assuring you that this is not a joke. In fact, I’m going to fore go any of the many humorous remarks I could make on this subject. I’m not even sure where to start with this one, but it’s certainly worth mentioning in the spirit of Out-of-the-Box Thinking. Let’s start with…
As I’ve so often mentioned, I’m always on the look out for examples of creative thinking. I like to share them during keynote presentations and seminars with those who claim: “I am not creative.” “Creativity requires an extensive education.” “I don’t have the experience to be innovative.” “Creativity is reserved for our R & D…
It was bound to happen soon or later! Whether your chosen delivery device is a White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino from Starbucks or the ever-popular liter of Mountain Dew, nothing beats the gentle jolt into full wakefulness provided by the humble C8H10N4O2 molecule (caffeine). Apparently there are many who simply can’t wait until they shower, dress,…
I’ve been around long enough to remember that any organization in the know was proud to boast the existence of an R & D (Research and Development) department. This department consisted of a chosen few who concentrated on creating breakthroughs, innovations, and new products and services. These unique individuals had the education, experience, talent, creativity…
I’m afraid I’m changing my mind about the importance of thinking out of the box. In this very political year, many would call my decision flip-flopping. That may very well be true, but I’m not certain that’s a bad thing. Is it better to stand firm on a particular issue, opinion or position and refuse…
Seeing as how April is National Grilled Cheese Month, let’s see how creativity, innovation and “out-of-the-box thinking” can be applied to the most mundane of targets. By the way, mundane is not a bad thing. It simply means commonplace, and what’s more commonplace than a good ol’ grilled cheese sandwich? Mention that family favorite to…
As I look back over my life, I must admit that I’ve had more than my share of ideas. I would venture to guess that I’ve had more ideas than the average person. I can attribute that to a number of unusual reasons. I’m pretty confident that I can hold my own with just about…
It’s intriguing how easy it is to find examples of creativity in our everyday lives. We’re surrounded by evident situations which have evolved from creative thinking; however, we, for some reason, simply neglect to recognize and/or acknowledge them. Many examples are not necessarily related to business and/or organizations. You can find a great number of…