Creativity is the key to success, but it's a hard key to turn for most people. This book offers a proven 10-step program for unleashing its power at home and at work.

An experiential journey into personal growth and creative expression is, by nature, transformational. Undertaken in a public platform using social media (Twitter and blogging) it reveals powerful potential as a teaching and mentoring tool for inspiring creative action around the world. This project was designed to blend my joys and passions for tweeting positive inspiration and encouragement, sharing my readings and research related to creativity, exploring expressive art, activating creative potential with joy, collecting and sharing quotes, coaching positive change and creative action, and raising awareness of everyday creativity into a learning pathway which could be accessed by anyone using the internet. My intents were to trigger interest in exploring personal creative potential by offering daily insights, inspiration, prompts and encouragement which could lead to increased creative action, joy and positive change experiences. This project was also a vehicle for building social media marketing skills to generate dramatic increases in audience, followers, and visits to my websites. As a creativity educator, it is critical to attend to my own creative process as a way of informing my growth as a creativity catalyst and creative change leader. I believe teaching creativity creatively has the power to positively change lives and our collective future. As a result of this project, I am prepared to take creativity training mainstream with the world as my classroom.abstract.

Wisdom Keys for Unlocking Your Creative Potential was birthed out of my journey and quest for wisdom. In the process, I gained knowledge and understanding and was unleashed into my creative potential. This book provides valuable keys for unlocking your unlimited creative potential. My aim in this book is to help individuals realize and understand the depth of their creative abilities and to use the multifaceted wisdom keys espoused in this book to unlock their creative potential. Creativity has no doubt become an evasive concept for many. Many people value it, many want it but few ever get to expressing it. Why is it so? The goal of this book is to introduce you to the invaluable nuggets gained from discovering that creativity is not an additional project you add to your already full to do list but springs out of the essence of who you really are. Wisdom is the ability to discern, accept and to work in your creative abilities. In other words, wisdom is simply knowing what to do, when to do it, where to do it and with whom to do it with. This book also reflects the countless hours spent seeking wisdom steps or keys on the subject matter of creativity. Using wisdom as a guide and tool in understand and releasing your creative potential is crucial. I point out in this book, that wisdom is an essential part of the quantum or spiritual level of creativity. Therefore in this wisdom keys and creativity series, I will attempt to begin a dialogue on the role of wisdom in creativity to lay the foundation for continued discourse on the topic. The keys espoused in this book are the same and can be applied in every nation, in every tribe and for all peoples. This is because there are universal undeniable principles that govern every human being. The wisdom keys espoused in this book are universal for all who will dare to use then appropriately. A farmer in Australia applying these keys correctly will have the same result as a billionaire in Wall Street. My desire is that as you read this book you will be birthed into an awareness about your creative potential and that your heart will be opened up for a download, an outpouring of this understanding. You may also need to create what I call a consistent "creative environment" and avoid creative cramps by doing some strategic things in your quest to release your creative potential.

"Keys for Creativity: Unlock Your Potential" by Doug, has 60 helpful ways to tap into one's natural creative flow. This book is not limited to those making art, but also applicable to areas of life where one may get stuck. The book is packed with illustrative artworks, so the inner child will definitely be entertained. Having explored the arts through music, visual, and performance arts Doug has acquired some insight along the way. Now is the time to share some of those golden nuggets in a playful way.

Are you ready to break free from the barriers holding back your creative genius? "Creative Keys" is your compass to untap the boundless well of creativity within you and discover a world where imagination knows no limits. In this transformative guide, embark on a journey of self-exploration and innovative thinking, equipped with practical insights and exercises designed to unleash your full creative capacity. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a professional seeking fresh ideas, or an individual yearning to infuse more creativity into every aspect of life, this book serves as your gateway to limitless creative expression. Key Highlights of "Creative Keys" The Essence of Creativity: Uncover the core elements of creativity and learn how to channel its potential in all areas of life. Overcoming Creative Barriers: Conquer self-doubt, fear of failure, and other common obstacles hindering your creative journey. Creative Rituals and Practices: Embrace a spectrum of innovative practices and daily routines to foster and fuel your creative spirit. Mindset Shift: Develop a mindset that nurtures, sustains, and amplifies creativity, transforming challenges into opportunities. Exploration and Discovery: Delve into uncharted territories, explore curiosity, and rediscover the art of experimentation to ignite your imagination. Goal-Setting for Creativity: Set achievable creative goals and map out an actionable plan to turn dreams into reality. Embracing Diversity and Uniqueness: Harness your unique experiences and perspectives as fuel for a richer, more vibrant creative output. Thriving in Creativity: Learn from real-life stories and case studies of those who've harnessed their creativity to sculpt their extraordinary paths. "Creative Keys" is more than a guide-it's an invitation to dive into the realms of untold possibilities and breathe life into your wildest creative dreams. This book serves as a beacon for anyone seeking to unlock their creative potential and infuse every moment with imagination, innovation, and artistic wonder.

"n today's fast-changing, hyper-competitive market, developing your ability to creatively solve problems is mission critical. Creativity fuels growth, serves clients, and contributes to mission-based pursuits. Across every industry, organizations have an insatiable appetite to find creative problem-solvers who can crack the code to unlock innovative outcomes and drive measurable results.The good news is that creative problem-solving is a skill set that can be developed and harnessed. It's accessible to all of us. In Crack the Code, Kaiser Yang explores the four key mindsets shared by the most successful creative problem-solvers in the world and provides eight proven tactics they use to solve complex problems and seize new opportunities.Using a careful analysis of the biggest challenges facing the world today and extensive research into the minds making a difference, Crack the Code is a practical guide to help you overcome barriers to innovative thinking and unlock your capacity to creatively solve problems in new and refreshing ways.

Tear down the obstacles to creative innovation in your organization Unlocking Creativity is an exploration of the creative process and how organizations can clear the way for innovation. In many organizations, creative individuals face stubborn resistance to new ideas. Managers and executives oftentimes reject innovation and unconventional approaches due to misplaced allegiance to the status quo. Questioning established practices or challenging prevailing sentiments is frequently met with stiff resistance. In this climate of stifled creativity and inflexible adherence to conventional wisdom, potentially game-changing ideas are dismissed outright. Senior leaders claim to value creativity, yet often lack the knowledge to provide a creative framework. Unlocking Creativity offers effective methods and real-world examples of how the most successful organizations create cultures of innovation and experimentation. Best-selling author and scholar Michael Roberto presents a thorough investigation of organizational obstacles to creative thought. Highly relevant to the growth crises many enterprises face in today’s economic landscape, this book examines how to break barriers to spark creativity and foster new ideas. This insightful and informative work allows business executives, senior managers, and organization leaders to: Recognize the six organizational mindsets that impede creativity and innovation Learn how to tear down the barriers that obstruct the creative process Create an environment that allows talented people to thrive Encourage creative collaboration in teams throughout an organization Leaders do not have to conceive innovative ideas, but rather open the path for curious and creative employees within their organization. Unlocking Creativity: How to Solve Any Problem and Make the Best Decisions aids organizations in removing obstacles to the creative process and helps to form an atmosphere of imagination and innovation.