What does it mean to be creative?

Creativity is not art. 



It is not just a characteristic of tortured geniuses and mad scientists.



Creativity is a capacity – it is something that we can all learn to use more effectively. It allows us to develop ideas to solve problems in different ways and to spot, adapt to, embrace, and capture opportunities. 

TIME TO PUKE: 

Make a list of 20 creative people, organizations, or ideas. Write them down as fast as you can. They don’t have to be famous.  What are some of the things they’ve done that you consider creative? How have these examples influenced you? 



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