Rising Laterally Podcast

If you like to have your mind blown, then this podcast is for you! We expose you to a blend of insights, research, stories, and unique guests so that you become more fascinated about yourself and the world we live in.

Did you know?
Globally, 75% of people think they’re not living up to their creative potential.

Nir Bashan is a CEO, author, and speaker who helps business people tap into their creative side. His recent release, “The Creator Mindset: 92 Tools to Unlock the Secrets to Innovation, Growth, and Sustainability” is perfect for any business person looking to be more innovative in their problem solving.

In this episode, we discuss integrating creative action into our day-to-day responsibilities, transforming mistakes into creative progress, and being selective in the feedback we take to heart, among other topics.

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0:00 Introduction

1:55 What is creativity and who is it for?

3:28 Uncreative adults make for uncreative organizations

8:32 The story of Dr. Ken Alexander’s cancer research

14:30 What is micro-listening when it comes to feedback?

17:17 Concept Idea Execution

19:10 Be creative in small ways

19:52 Arjun’s story about creative engagement in asset management

23:17 Return to office life?

28:00 Mistakes can lead to creative progress

34:06 One day analytics and efficiencies will flat line

38:25 First principles thinking

40:38 Iterate, learn, refine the process

41:47 Creativity was an integral part of our survival

44:20 Tech detoxes

50:33 One Final Question

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References: “The Creator Mindset: 92 Tools to Unlock the Secrets to Innovation, Growth, and Sustainability” by Nir Bashan https://amzn.to/3n1Dvec

Nir’s Website: https://www.nirbashan.com/

Nir’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirbashan/

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