The Strategic Value of Boredom, and Doing It Well
In an era of constant stimulation, the ability to tolerate boredom may be one of the defining skills of high performers, creative thinkers, and resilient leaders. This BlueSky Thinking article explores why.
BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Federico Frattini
How can you nurture a culture of innovation? Whilst money and technology are increasingly abundant in business, those all-too-rare breakthrough outcomes hinge on something scarcer-relationships.
Is Empathy a Weakness? Science Says Elon Musk Is Wrong About Leadership
Far from the "fundamental weakness of Western civilization", new research shows that empathic leadership is the key to creativity, productivity and motivation.
Why Creatives Make The Best Leaders
What should leaders do when the old methods for getting ahead of the competition no longer work? Get creative, and work together...
Are Men Or Women More Creative?
Playing into the false narrative of one gender being inherently better than another at a certain task poses major barrier to dismantling workplace inequality.
Could Creativity And Innovation Be Holding You Back?
Can you be too innovative? People with excellent ideas might find themselves penalised for their creativity, new research from ESSEC Business School shows
The Curse Of The “One Hit Wonder” – Can Award-Winning Recognition Hinder Future Success?
Is there a danger in being too successful? New research reveals how to avoid becoming a One Hit Wonder in your work.
Problems At Home Impact Employee Creativity
Ever felt left out at home or at the office? Research has shown that feeling excluded at home can negatively impact employee creativity, more so than feeling excluded at work.