by Zoe M. McCarthy | Feb 7, 2013 | Creating
“Creativity takes planning in multiple iterations.” —Beth Comstock We have an idea for an activity or a writing project. We capture the idea and move to the next idea in our project. Then we wonder why the audience didn’t engage during our presentation. Why editors...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Jan 31, 2013 | Creating
“If one is the master of one thing and understands one thing well, one has at the same time, insight into and understanding of many things.” —Vincent Van Gogh I speak of formula from the Online Etymology Dictionary’s entry: “Modern sense [of the word] is colored by...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Jan 24, 2013 | Writing
“Ideas are useless unless used.” —Theodore LevittSuppose your boss approaches you and says, “Company morale is down. I’m giving all employees an hour off work and inviting them to the cafeteria to enjoy free banana splits. I want you to give them a short pep talk...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Jan 17, 2013 | Creating
“Necessity is the mother of invention.” —Unknown My list of things that spur our creativity is based on my experience and observations. 1. Necessity I think the necessity in today’s quote is twofold. First, if people have a need, they’ll get creative to fill it. For...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Jan 10, 2013 | Leading
“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” —Albert Einstein We arrive ready to participate, but the leader doesn’t show up. Although we’re familiar with the activity, we seek someone more qualified to fill in for the leader....
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