Archive for April, 2009

FONT OF CREATIVITY!

April 24th, 2009 | No Comments

Here at Catalyst Ranch we are always looking for inspirational ideas, thoughts and environmental elements to ignite creativity. One of the best ways that I have found to foster creativity is to change environments and try new ways to find my “Creative Zone.”
I thought it would be fun to ask two other creative experts where [...]

Jammin’ with Creativity!

April 21st, 2009 | No Comments

I have been on a creative roll all morning. I started the day by clicking on Paul Williams’s Idea Sandbox blog and here is what I found. If you want to set your creative side in motion be sure to click on the Youtube presentation. And, you may want to turn up the volume!
John [...]

Entreprenuer’s Creative Networking Skill!

April 16th, 2009 | No Comments

Networking as defined by the Merriam Webster Dictionary is the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions ; specifically : the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business. Networking as described her is exactly what one company has been able develop into an art form.
The Big Ooga is a virtual and [...]

Peter Lloyd Addresses Creative Space

April 14th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Today we are thrilled to welcome Peter Lloyd to our Creatives‘ Space. He is one of the leading experts in Creative Space and the role environment plays in Creativity and Innovation. He is the author of Creative Space and you can find out more about his MANY creative endeavors by visiting PeterLloyd.com.
So sit back, make [...]

Love letter to Catalyst Ranch

April 9th, 2009 | No Comments

At times it is in hindsight that we realize that we were part of something special and unique. Often we may be a part of something that is even more special than we know until we set sail for new experiences.
Such was the case for Edward (name and a few details changed) who recounts his [...]

Space CAN Make You More Creative –

April 8th, 2009 | No Comments

I often hear that the space in which you are located does matter in terms of creativity. I know I feel more productive, creative, just plain happy when I am in a bright, colorful, sun-lit room. But is that just in my mind?
I decided to do a little research and came across the [...]

Corporate Creativity Coaches Tackles Meeting Distractions

April 6th, 2009 | No Comments

Today I revisited a past Pogo-A-Gogo, The Catalyst Ranch newsletter. I came across an article that was submitted by a friend of the Ranch Brendan Sullivan.
I could not help but think how great this piece of advice would be if applied to daily life when problems/thoughts keep you from tackling the task at [...]

Creative Life Lesson

April 3rd, 2009 | No Comments

A few evenings back I attended the Cyriel Kortleven event at Catalyst Ranch, Chicago. Cyriel is an innovator/author with New Shoes Today in Belgium. I always take away a fun nugget or two of information when I leave these events. But I have been thinking about one idea in particular that is [...]

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