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sean grace
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How Constraints Stimulate Creativity
The great Russian-born composer Igor Stravinsky once said “The more constraints one imposes, the more one frees one's self. And the...
sean grace
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The Power of Habits
For many of us, January is a time for new resolutions, goal setting, and the determination to shed old habits for new. With the turn of...
sean grace
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Eleven Lessons In Creative Collaboration: Learnings From The Beatles Get Back Documentary
As a lifelong Beatle's fan, I was very much looking forward to watching the recently released documentary The Beatles - Get Back on...
sean grace
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Is Frustrated Learning Key To Building Creative Problem Solving Skills?
As a classically trained musician I was taught that repetition is the mother of learning. Drill, repeat, drill, repeat, ad infinitum. I...
sean grace
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The Art of the Question
"The answers you get depend on the questions you ask" In my consulting business I work with lots of talented engineers and specialists...
sean grace
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To Infinity and Beyond!
I was struck this past weekend watching the coverage of the NASA/SpaceX launch to the ISS. In addition to its historic significance, what...
sean grace
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Breaking Through - Going Direct-To-Brand
Back in the day, big brands would tap their creative ad agencies to develop concepts for large scale, broadcast TV campaigns. Agencies...
sean grace
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Harnessing the Designer's Mind
Throughout my career, I’ve had the great pleasure of working with some incredibly talented designers. Whether designing tech products,...
sean grace
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Sales vs Marketing
I often encounter otherwise savvy business professionals who don’t know the difference between marketing and sales. They tend to...
sean grace
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Pluck & Story Wins the Sale
I sometimes stumble upon the show Shark Tank, now in its eleventh season on CNBC. I’m sure you’ve seen it, it features entrepreneurs who...
sean grace
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Listening vs Understanding
Good communication always starts with listening. But listening is often misconstrued as understanding. Most people “listen” for the sake...
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