John Howkins on the Creative Economy and Creative Ecologies
John Howkins has written an article for my blog based on his latest book is Creative Ecologies: Where Thinking is a Proper Job (Creative Economy + Innovation Culture) He is the author of the best-selling book The Creative Economy
“The continual search for novelty that lies at the heart of the modern economy is both cause and solution of the crisis.” Read the article
My 2009 Half-Time Pep talk: Artful Leadership Amidst Turbulence
Last month I was asked to participate in a Blogging Marathon called 24 Hours of Innovation and deliver a pep talk for innovators.
This is not a time to hunker down and wait for the turbulence to subside. This is the time to mitigate fear, face facts, nurture relationships, collaborate and find new opportunities for growth. Read the full article here
Creativity and Renewal
I posted an excerpt of Michael Ignatieff’s acceptance speech as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party, and it is the second most popular item after “What is Creativity”.
Go figure.
Managing a Mid-life Makeover: Is it time to revitalize or reinvent your career?
I was featured in the Globe & Mail on managing your mid-life makeover. To help spark the process of creative transformation considering the following exercises:
My offer to provide a 30 minute complimentary coaching session to people who have recently lost their job, continues this month. It is such a pleasure to have heartfelt conversations on these calls about change and transformation — the Hero’s Journey. http://bit.ly/BVMPo
Workshops and Seminars
Coming to Your Senses through Music and Art
July 11, 2009, 10:00 am-12:30 pm,
Unity of Vancouver
5840 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC V6M 2V9
604-266-6281
In this workshop, you will explore the process of painting as a means of slowing down, becoming present to the moment, listening to music with all your senses and then painting the music you hear. Email me to register. Details
Fall Leadership Seminars at Royal Roads University
Solution Finding: Leading with Creativity
With Linda Naiman, Nov 5–Nov 6, 2009, Royal Roads University, Victoria BC
Putting Passion to Work: Potent Leadership
With Linda Naiman Nov 19, 2009, Royal Roads University, Victoria BC
Artist paints cover art of New Yorker with iphone
Deadline
Here’s a charmer: Animation using Post-it notes. You’ll notice the guy takes a few naps in between a flurry of activity. I wonder to what extent productivity is improved by taking naps.
Experiments in Social Media:
Join Creativity at Work on Facebook
Join the Creative Economy Group on Facebook
Thank you!
Happy Creating,
Linda Naiman
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