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Constraint Kick Starts Creativity

Lead Change Blog

There are many externals that we naturally think of as constraints, boundaries on our ability to achieve, to get ahead, to succeed. Consider that these constraints are but a catalyst for becoming more creative about the possibilities sitting before you. Time to re-frame. Roger Bannister defied the boundary of a four-minute mile run.

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Why Creativity Thrives Under Constraints

Tanveer Naseer

Instead, it typically comes to a predictable end when we hit something inevitable: constraints. We run into constraints around people, the market, the interests of stakeholders, and more. Just about every influence on our once new and exciting project also brings a constraint. It’s important not to try to remove them entirely.

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A Beautiful Constraint

Leading Blog

Typically we look at a constraint as a negative. But what if a constraint was the gift that opened up previously unimagined possibilities? What if a constraint was the gift that took you to the next level? We are all faced with the challenge of growing within the constraints of time, resources, method and /or people.

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The Hidden Constraint Capping Your Consulting Firm (and How to Lift the Limit)

David A Fields

The post The Hidden Constraint Capping Your Consulting Firm (and How to Lift the Limit) appeared first on David A. Let’s look at three consulting firms: Hans Olo Consulting is a $500k, one-person practice focused primarily on helping chocolate manufacturers successfully implement their most important, transformation projects.

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Constraints, Creativity, and the No. 2 Highest Paid Dead Celebrity

Leadership Freak

The highest paid dead celebrity of 2020 was Michael Jackson. 2 on the list is the children’s author, Dr. Seuss. He died in 1990. According to the Associated Press, Seuss earned $33,000,000.00… Continue reading →

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How to Be an Inclusive Leader with Jennifer Brown

Let's Grow Leaders

26:32 – The challenge of finding comfort in sameness and how you can overcome that constraint to being an inclusive leader. How to Be an Inclusive Leader. 4:35 – The power of realizing your leadership deficits. 7:43 – Walking the talk of inclusive leadership in her Jennifer’s leadership role.

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Photo Inquiry Friday: Can Autonomy Exist Within Organizational Constraints?

Mike Cardus

On to the Inquiry: Can autonomy exist within organizational constraints? The tension between individual autonomy and organizational structure/constraints can play out weird and interesting ways…What behavior do you notice when people feel that the organizational constraints get in the way? And if so, how?