The World of Creativity: Blog

Never be an incumbent: Lessons from the company and re-defining what “boat” means. (The Creativity Explorer. Episode 109)

How often do you get to visit a start-up rewrite the definition of a whole industry? Well, today I got to visit Candela – one of the coolest companies I have come across in 25 years of studying innovation.   Their boat is nothing less than a revolution. It’s a boat that flies (!) above the water. […]

28

Nov

For creativity’s sake – take a break. (The Creativity Explorer. Episode 108)

A great idea can give you energy and propel you forward. It can get you to work hard and have you stay up all night. But for the sake of your creativity – and your health and well being – make sure you also take time to recharge, relax and rethink who you are, what […]

08

Sep

Reach your full creative potential. (The Creativity Explorer. Episode 107)

In this episode of The Creativity Explorer, I do not want to record a long message about creativity or share something I learnt about creativity – instead, I just want to send a short greeting filmed with a drone to hopefully send some positive vibes about living a creative life. Recorded on my island in […]

08

Jul

Creativity Inspiration – Edward de Bono. (The Creativity Explorer. Episode 105)

In this post,  I want to celebrate the life (and honor the death) of Edward de Bono – the man who inspired millions of people, including me, to study creativity and lateral thinking. Thanks to one of his books that I read at university, I came to realize that creativity was something that you could […]

02

Jul

Idea Fatigue (The Creativity Explorer. Episode 104)

As you might have noticed I have not been so good at posting my “weekly videos” in “The Creativity Explorer” series. In this video, I reflect about why. I call it “Idea Fatigue”- when working on an idea makes you tired, not inspired. And when that happens I think it is healthy to listen to […]

01

Jul

Perfect2: Taking two perfect ideas and combing them (The Creativity Explorer. Episode 103)

Perfect2 (perfecttwo) – a word I just invented. It’s when you take two perfect ideas and combine them.   In our case: sitting outside watching the sunset on my own island in perfect Swedish summer weather – and – watching the Champions League finals with my football-crazy ten year old son whose favorite team is […]

01

Jul

Even in gloomy situations, there’s an opportunity for creativity (The Creativity Explorer. Episode 102)

“Do you find yourself being in a terrible situation right now?” ​In this episode of The Creativity Explorer, I encourage you to remember that even in gloomy situations, there is an opportunity for creativity. Perhaps especially then. Watch it on Youtube or on LinkedIn. Stay safe and creative. ***Fredrik***

01

Jul

Find your own ideas island. (The Creativity Explorer. Episode 101)

This is a message about finding your own creative space. Recorded on Ideas Island, where I am at the moment getting the island ready for our 2021 guests. Watch it on Youtube or on LikedIn. Stay safe and creative. ***Fredrik***  

01

Jul

What do you need to clear out to make space for something new? (The Creativity Explorer. Episode 100)

​In this episode of The Creativity Explorer, I share a video about the need to empty out your old ideas to give space to new ones. Filmed in my totally empty house… ​Watch it on Youtube. Stay safe and creative. ***Fredrik***

23

Jun

Follow your ideas (The Creativity Explorer. Episode 99)

In this weeks video I talk about the value of following your ideas. Yes, following your heart is important – but following your ideas is arguably more important. Ideas is your subconscious telling you what to do next by giving you energy, positivity and drive. Watch the video here And here on LinkedIn. Stay safe and […]

29

Apr

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