It isn't enough to just do your job anymore. In order to thrive in today's marketplace, all of us, regardless of our role, have to be ready to generate brilliant ideas on demand. Business creativity expert Todd Henry explains how to establish effective practices that unleash your creative potential. Born out of his consultancy and his popular podcast, Henry has created a practical method for discovering your personal creative rhythm. He focuses on five key elements: * Focus: Begin with your end goal in mind. * Relationships: Build stimulating relationships and ideas will follow. * Energy: Manage it as your most valuable resource. * Stimuli: Structure the right "inputs" to maximize creative output. * Hours: Focus on effectiveness, not efficiency. This is a guide for staying inspired and experiencing greater creative productivity than you ever imagined possible.
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"I picked up some good tips on setting boundaries and establishing rituals to fuel my ability to create. If you are looking to be more efficient, this might not be the book for you; however, if you want to ramp up your effectiveness I'd recommend you pick up this book."
— Chris (4 out of 5 stars)
" To paraphrase Godin on the cover of this book: if thinking is at all any part of your work/life (that should be most of us - minus politicians), read this book. Actually, politicians should read this book, too. "
— Dave, 2/20/2014" A pretty cool look at work habits, inspiration, structure, goals, and other helpful topics for those of us who need to motivate ourselves to sit down and get things done, goddammit. I'm looking forward to trying out some of his suggestions. "
— Siobhan, 2/9/2014" While this book's title might lead you to believe it is only for 'creatives', it is really a practical guide to getting about doing your life's work. Inspiring, insightful and invaluable. Required reading. "
— Alan, 1/30/2014" Enjoyed the moral clarity of this book. While there aren't any new ideas here for me, the call to action is compelling. Would be a 5 star book for someone with less time in the do life better trenches. "
— Jennifer, 1/19/2014" Good book. Easy read with helpful strategies to maximize creativity and productivity. However the podcasts offer much of the same material. "
— Jim, 12/25/2013" pretty clever stuff..granted nothing earthshakingly new.. but still refreshing info "
— David, 12/13/2013" Very good. May well even buy a copy of this. "
— Paul, 12/3/2013" ohsem "
— Amirulhazwan, 11/23/2013" Gold. Pure gold. "
— Lyddie, 11/21/2013" This book is so helpful. With so many tender bits inside it, you'll want to return to it again and again. Henry truly cares about helping others find the best way to do their creative work. "
— Mary, 9/8/2013" Great read, great practical advice. Already had some of these practices in place thanks to the AC blog and podcasts, but was good to have it all consolidated in one place. "
— Allan, 5/12/2013" Some good ideas in here - nothing profound "
— Brian, 4/28/2013" An amazingly useful book for problem-solvers, creative-thinkers and anyone looking to get the most out of themselves. "
— Jack, 1/28/2013" Really interesting thoughts on being creative at work. Ways to live a more creative life a bit eye opening on how to structure one days and weeks, etc. "
— Mk, 10/24/2012" A must read for all creatives. Very insightful, I can't wait to put in place Todd Henry's methods to see how/if it helps! "
— M2, 8/6/2012" This book contained a lot of ideas that are useful for time and energy management. "
— Lisa, 7/31/2012" It's a good book that outlines a fairly comprehensive system. It's a little much to implement over the course of a library loan, so I may just buy it. "
— Richard, 7/19/2012Todd Henry is the founder and CEO of Accidental Creative, a consulting firm that helps creative people and teams generate ideas. A sought-after speaker, consultant, and coach, he is the author of The Accidental Creative: How to be Brilliant at a Moment’s Notice.