The Pacific Rim region is growing an ocean of talented people. Thoughts on creativity from a leader in the realm of creativity, leadership, growth, and more. Quite the positive person.
“Everyone’s creativity is different, and what works for me might not for everyone else. However, leading a creative organization, I know there is one thing that can help anyone be more creative: generosity.”
“If you’re a creative leader, be generous. Be generous with your time, and your attention, and your beer and pizza money.”
“If everyone on the team is working late, don’t go home early. Reward other people first. If everyone else is traveling coach, don’t fly business class. Those are all generous acts – not just giving what’s important, but giving up what’s not that important.”
“I’ve become more curious and less afraid. I know how to hack my own process and push divergence. However, I also know that, for the job I have today, it’s more important to shine a light on other people’s ideas.”
“Never has it been easier to find and bond with the like-minded. And when that happens, we call that community. Community is a force multiplier for growth.”
“(with community) … Creators and audience can find one another faster, learn from a wider pool, and improve together.”
“Retail shops and pen shows are both great venues to try out pens and compare nibs.”
“Fountain pens aren’t only about looks. Aside from a comfortable grip, heft, and length, what’s important for you to notice is way the nib and flow of ink interact with how your hand moves across the paper.”
“With practice and attention in the beginning, you can end up with a pen so attuned to the way you write, it quietly moves out of the way so you can focus on the writing and not on the instrument.”
“Figure 8’s are a classic, simple shape sequence. So to get the best feel for a nib, draw figure 8’s in several sets, completing each at increasing speed.”