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The Best of Killer Innovations: Creative Qualities

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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.


Creative people often have a sense of limitless creative freedom and experimentation. Creative 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.

12 Qualities of a Creative Person
  1. Curious: Creative people are always asking questions/looking for new ideas. They're not content with the status quo.
  2. Creative Confidence: Creative 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.
  3. Thick Skin: Creative people must have thick skin, take criticism, reject rejection, stay persistent, and be unafraid of failure.
  4. 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.
  5. Flexibility: Creative people need to be flexible. If not, they might overlook new ideas, or you might be unable to adapt to changes a new idea would impose.
  6. Playful:Playing with ideas can help break through mental blocks by going outside the box to create new solutions or inventive ways of looking at old ones.
  7. Thorough: Creative people are more comprehensive than most because they never stop at the first idea. They always look around at what else they can do.
  8. Ambitious: Creatives 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.
  9. Energetic: Creative people constantly move, inspiring others with their creativity and energy.
  10. Naïve:Creative people are often naïve about their limitations but can be more creative than others because of this naivete. It's important to balance creativity and practicality.
  11. Dreamer:Creative people are sometimes called “dreamers” because they imagine new possibilities.
  12. Persistence: Creatives persist in their efforts over time despite any obstacles. Creative solutions result from patience and tenacity.

    13. To know more about creative qualities, listen to: The Best of Killer Innovations: Creative Qualities.

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