Friday, June 3, 2005

Katalyst for KhangeI encounter the term creative at work when the goin gets tuff and making difficult decisions sounds like "yes that is our organization's mission buuuut--I think were going to have to be realistic." (translation: status quo till we go down with the ship. 

In truth creativity is a discipline to develop mastery of a given craft.

Here is a sample of creativity/mastery = a cool and (truly creative) site my friend Dave sent me.

It is the original rubber wrist band man Kevin the Katalyst --thanks Dave! 

http://katalystconsultancy.com/katalyst.php
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Saturday, May 28, 2005

Creators Article 106
Take a gander at article 106 on Mr. Brill's site. Just more interesting evidence of the creative class/concept age paradigm that challenges us to truly understand the term creativity and see the light--good case for quality R&D.

Winston Brill - Articles
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Saturday, May 14, 2005

Follow your nose ... 
...to Seth Godin's website ( on the right -- "super heroes" ) and check out his new site and book-- both entitled "All Marketers Are Liars." My boss laughed out loud when I told him how to obtain a authentic Liars nose.
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Sunday, May 1, 2005

Beware of Pesky Passion Blockers
It is too easy to live in a state of distraction and miss out on the good stuff. This article is a good reminder to serious minded community heroes that it is OK to savor a moment and enjoy the ride.

February 2000 - Finding Your Passion
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Tuesday, April 12, 2005

"Great Minds" I have been anticipating the new Daniel Pink's book A Whole New Mind and I am not disappointed. As a thanks you for such thought- bending work I have included a link to Mr. Pink's new web site. Go for a visit--good news is good news.

Orange is the New Pink
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Work to live-live to WorkOver time I have observed that work at it's best provides a way to make a living, an opportunity have a sense of personal accomplishment and a way to contribute to the greater good.
It is impossible to separate work from the rest of life because they are intertwined. It is possible to have a good quality of life by defining personal priorities and setting up good sturdy picket fences(any color will do) around them. I am not saying this is easy but it does not always happen by chance.

I hope that the work/life discussion is not the next paperless office --By the way life is hard and it can be an incredible adventure. I rarely hear people openly acknowledge that the pursuit of happiness is difficult.

Do You Love What You Do? is a short piece from Fast Company that includes an interesting moment in the life of Warren Bennis. Do something you love at work this week...
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