Our current work world is obsessed with productivity.  But our relentless quest to be productive is undermining one of the most important abilities in today’s workplace: creativity.  First, gather raw materials as a stimulus. Draw together provocations and thought starters related to your area of interest.  Next, mentally digest the raw material.  The final step is to simply do nothing.  Most of us can probably identify with this time-tested approach. Our best ideas do seem to approach us in moments of disengagement.  Have a moment every day where you’re trying to achieve nothing. Giving your brain a moment to relax might lead to your best idea yet.  Read More >>