Creativity is one of the most highly valued employee traits in today's work environment. Fortunately, creativity can be developed! Grab a paper and pen for this month's topical deep-dive into why creativity matters in our work, how it is possible to become a creative person, and what habits will grow your already creative mind. From the philosophical to the practical, this episode will encourage you to infuse creative habits into your own life and will demonstrate how to inspire creativity from your students and staff right alongside you.

0:56 Why is creativity important in our work?

9:40 Ad for ACSD 2024

11:18 Creative Habit 1: Idea

24:05 Creative Habit 2: Truth

36:34 Creative Habit 3: Simplicity

39:48 Creative Habit 4: Mastery

48:34 Creative Habit 5: Village

56:42 Creative Habit 6: Habitat

61:54 Creative Habit 7: Messiness

1:04:44 Creative Habit 8: Habit

1:10:34 Creative Habit 9: Overcoming Resistance

1:17:10 Summary and encouragement

Episode Links: Emerge by Don Perini on Amazon, Design Thinking, Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni

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