Tag: Creativity

The Difference Between an Artist and a Non-Artist

Earlier this week I met with a successful businessman. He’s built a virtual empire and I’m sure he’s earned enough money to live comfortably for a very long time. The meeting was beneficial for both of us but it was interesting how I felt after meeting with him, and I found a few questions swirling… Continue reading The Difference Between an Artist and a Non-Artist

Big Pretentious Words are Big and Pretentious

Confession: I sometimes like to appear smarter than I really am. Rather than using colloquial language, I’ll toss in some three, four, and five syllable words to dazzle. I kinda just did it with the word ‘colloquial.’ Guilty. Have you ever used “big words” just to impress someone? Words like these… Pretentious. Even using the… Continue reading Big Pretentious Words are Big and Pretentious

Take Time

I took a moment to see. Just a breath of a moment. And the bitter turned sweet.   I took a moment to taste. To feel the texture and relish the food-art. And the salad danced.

Creativity and the Costa Concordia: Get on the Ship

Time: January 13, 2012 Setting: Costa Concordia, Island of Giglio, Italy (the setting could also be ‘your mind’) Cast: Coast Guard: Captain Gregorio De Falco (think of De Falco as ‘your coach’) Ship Captain: Captain Francesco Schettino (think of Schettino as ‘reasoning’) *** Know Who You Are De Falco: “This is De Falco from Livorno.… Continue reading Creativity and the Costa Concordia: Get on the Ship

Value of Art

[box options]Today’s guest post is by producer Jason Mundok at The Wood Stove House. I enjoyed working with him on a recent project, The 24 Hour Plays and will be participating in his podcast series “Conversations” later this month. Enjoy![/box] The Value of Art At the Wood Stove House, we have immersed ourselves in the performing arts over the past… Continue reading Value of Art

Making Space for Movement

In order to avoid that terribly rude checked baggage fee, you’ve got to free up the extra space in that backpack/suitcase/mammoth-purse you’ve used for the past six to twelve months. In my making-space-session a few items of note… +Two cans of V8. +Terribly stale gum. +A key. +Underwear.

5 Steps to Creating a Memorable and Effective Company Video

Corporate video. Those two words might as well be substituted by other equally exciting pairings such as root canal, boring lecture, or chalkboard nails. Most companies just need a creative, like yourself, to take some initiative. I currently hold the title of ‘corporate sales trainer’ at my organization, yet part of my job description now includes making monthly video… Continue reading 5 Steps to Creating a Memorable and Effective Company Video

Recipe for Creativity: Willy Wonka, Jelly Belly, and Avoiding the Freeways

“Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it in dew,       cover it in chocolate and a miracle or two?” “The candyman. The candyman can. The candyman can cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good.” Maybe I just love candy way too much, but those lyrics are brilliance. He ‘mixes it… Continue reading Recipe for Creativity: Willy Wonka, Jelly Belly, and Avoiding the Freeways

Speaking Fake English and Other Fake Languages

Have you ever tried to mimic a foreign language? As in: you don’t speak French, Chinese, or German but you attempt to sound like you’re speaking the language? I’m guilty. I’ve done this on several occasions. This past weekend I made a baby giggle by performing my faux Chinese for him. He loved it. Best thing he’d… Continue reading Speaking Fake English and Other Fake Languages