Archive for October, 2009

Review: Ignore Everybody and 39 Other Keys to Creativity Posted in: Creative Process
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1 23 OCT

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Ignore-Everybody I just finished reading Ignore Everybody and 39 Other Keys to Creativity by Hugh McLeod on Monday night. At roughly 160 pages and 40 chapters, you’d think it would be a tough read. Admittedly, it did take me a month to work through it.

But not because of bad writing.

Or because it was too thick or too detailed or too analytical.

It took me a long time to get through it because after every short chapter, I had to stop and think it through.

It’s one of those books that has the power to change they way you live and the way you conduct your business. It’s subtlety makes for a powerful approach that is likely to catch you off guard.
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The Hand of the Architect Posted in: Art is Everywhere
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0 22 OCT

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Moleskine has released its first book, titled The Hand of the Architect. The Hand of the Architect (La Mano Dell’Architetto) is a limited edition Moleskine book filled with drawings from 110 internationally renowned architects. The compilation is a tribute to Piero Portaluppi, who in 1932 designed Villa Necchi Campiglio, located in the heart of Milan. … Continue Reading

How to Be an Innovator, Part 26: Build Support Posted in: How to Be an Innovator
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0 22 OCT

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Last week in our How to Be an Innovator series, we discussed identifying real needs and choosing the right problem/opportunities for your organization. This week we’ll go a step further and delve a little bit into the strategic planning process.

Part 26: Build Support

No man is an island, or so the saying goes. Nor can any great idea be pulled off without a team.

If you have a big vision, or if you see a need for major change in your organization, before you do anything, make sure you have the support of the team.
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Art is Everywhere. This Week: Early Adopters on Indexed Posted in: Art is Everywhere
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0 21 OCT

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“Art is everywhere. It finds its origin in everything and ultimately reflects the beauty of the Creator.” – Chris Wilcox, Chris Paul Design, LLC

I really enjoyed listening to Stanford’s Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders podcasts, and today one of the speakers mentioned how early adopters tend to buy-in early… even if the developer is selling a terrible product.
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Reader Poll & Top Secret Anniversary Giveaway Posted in: Giveaway
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6 20 OCT

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Can you believe it? Next Wednesday, October 28, Create Perch will celebrate its one-year anniversary. Anniversaries are for celebrating and giving gifts, so as a special thanks to all of you incredible readers, I’m hosting a giveaway!

There are three ways you can participate:

Answer this poll question in the comments below: What is the single best piece of creative career advice you’ve ever received? (And if you feel like posting extra, please share how the advice has impacted you!)
Tweet a link to this post and our one year anniversary giveaway, then comment back here to let me know you did.
Post a link to the giveaway on your blog and comment back here to let me know you did.

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