The Best of Killer Innovations: Creative Qualities
We kick off a new series where we will be looking at the best of past Killer Innovation shows. This episode is about creative qualities.
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\nCreative people often have a sense of limitless creative\xa0freedom and experimentation.\xa0Creative genius is a natural part of who creatives are. If you are not naturally creative, you can learn and develop your creativity by applying creative qualities.
\n12 Qualities of a Creative Person
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\n* Curious: Creative people are always asking questions/looking for new ideas. They're not content with the status quo.
\n* Creative Confidence:\xa0Creative confidence is when you know what you are about to do/say/or create is original. Creative, confident people are not afraid to fail because they know it's part of the process.
\n* Thick Skin:\xa0Creative people must have thick skin, take criticism, reject rejection, stay persistent, and be unafraid of failure.
\n* Independent Rebellious Streak: Creatives can't be afraid to blaze their trail and stand up for their ideas. They must find the right balance between their independent, rebellious streak and supporting the team's mission.
\n* Flexibility:\xa0Creative people need to be\xa0flexible. If not, they might overlook new ideas, or you might be unable to adapt to changes a new idea would impose.
\n* Playful:Playing with ideas can help break through mental blocks by\xa0going outside the box\xa0to create new solutions or inventive ways of looking at old ones.
\n* Thorough:\xa0Creative people are more comprehensive than most because they never stop at the first idea. They always look around at what else they can do.
\n* Ambitious:\xa0Creatives are ambitiously striving to push the boundaries of what is possible. They crave feedback from others to improve and desire to create something new and unique.
\n* Energetic:\xa0Creative people constantly move, inspiring others with their creativity and energy.
\n* Na\xefve:Creative people are often na\xefve about their limitations but can be more creative than others because of this naivete. It's important to balance creativity and practicality.
\n* Dreamer:Creative people are sometimes called “dreamers” because they\xa0imagine new possibilities.
\n* Persistence:\xa0Creatives persist in their efforts over time despite any obstacles. Creative solutions result from patience and tenacity.
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\nTo know more about creative qualities, listen to: The Best of Killer Innovations: Creative Qualities.