The Five Faces of Genius: Creative Thinking Styles to by Annette Moser-Wellman

By Annette Moser-Wellman

What do Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leonardo da Vinci, and Ray Kroc, the guy who created the McDonald's franchise firm, have in universal? they've got all mastered the talents of inventive genius-essential instruments in contemporary company weather. Having researched the lives and strategies of prior and current geniuses for this inspiring and provocative new guide, Annette Moser-Wellman is helping staff in any respect degrees construct and refine their operating types. those traits of creativity-drawn from the the geographical regions of artwork, technological know-how, in addition to business-make up the 5 precise "faces": * Seer-the energy to picture * Observer-the strength to note information * Alchemist-the strength to make connections * Fool-the strength to rejoice weak spot * Sage-the energy to simplify Moser-Wellman exhibits how we will make the most of those artistic considering suggestions and flourish within the place of work. "It teaches humans concerning the nature of creativity and the way to domesticate it." (Fast corporation) "Moser-Wellman has given us 5 various views from which to creatively take on company challenges." (Carla J. Paonessa, handling associate, Accenture)

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Exercise your natural curiosity. Begin to wonder why. The next time you are confronted with something that seems different or “off,” ask yourself, “What are the reasons this is happening in my work? ” 2. Observe your customers. Watch your customers interact with the product even though you’ve seen it before. Listen to your clients’ new research even though you’ve already heard similar information. You may be able to unearth something no one else has thought about. ” They find a way to bring all the important details together to create a business insight.

During the meeting, the group reveals its plan for the coming year. Describe what you see and hear below. 39 WO R K D I F F E R E N T LY Lying Down on the Job One day at work I had my feet up on the desk and my eyes closed. I was trying to solve a client problem that had dogged my team for weeks. Because I’m a primarily a Seer, I was fighting to see alternative pictures in my mind’s eye. I wondered how to make the problem work. My boss happened by. He stepped into my office and announced that if I wanted to take a nap, I should close my door.

Pondered it. Cherished it. Trusted that it had some wisdom to offer. His genius breakthrough came when he allowed himself to stay obsessed with the image of traveling at the speed of light. You can often tell Seers because an image may appear so strongly to them that they can’t think about anything else. When Seers have these visions, they pay attention to them until they are sure they have fully fleshed them out. It’s almost as if the pictures have them by the neck and they have no choice but to explore them.

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