The following is a short book preview contributed by the Ohio State University Leadership Center.
Disciplined Dreaming: A Proven System to Drive Breakthrough Creativity
Josh Linkner, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass (2011)
Myth 1: Creativity is only needed at the top.
TRUTH: In today’s business environment, creativity applies to everyone.
Myth 2: People are creative (or not) depending on their job or role.
TRUTH: You role has nothing to do with your creativity.
Myth 3: Creativity is “born:” it can’t be developed.
TRUTH: Yes it absolutely can.
MYTH 4: Creativity isn’t my responsibility.
TRUTH: Today, creativity is everyone’s responsibility.
MYTH 5: Creativity can’t be managed or harnessed.
TRUTH: Developing creativity is the primary role you will play as a leader in the twenty-first-century business world.
Myth 6: My technical skills and experience are enough.
TRUTH: Creative problem solving, original thought, and imagination have become the currency for success in the new world of business…and life (Linkner, 2011, p. 207-209).
Disciplined Dreaming is available from the OSU Leadership Center.
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