Summary: We kick off a new series where we will be looking at the best of past Killer Innovation shows. This episode is about creative qualities.<br> <br> Creative people often have a sense of limitless creative<a href="https://killerinnovations.com/experimentation-is-the-engine-of-innovation/"> freedom and experimentation.</a> Creative genius is a natural part of who creatives are. If you are not naturally creative, you can <a href="https://killerinnovations.com/unlocking-your-creative-potential/">learn and develop your creativity</a> by applying creative qualities.<br> 12 Qualities of a Creative Person<br> <br> * Curious: Creative people are always asking questions/looking for new ideas. They're not content with the status quo.<br> * Creative Confidence: Creative confidence is when you know what you are about to do/say/or create is original. Creative, confident people are not afraid to fail because they know it's part of the process.<br> * Thick Skin: Creative people must have thick skin, take criticism, reject rejection, stay persistent, and <a href="https://killerinnovations.com/3-characteristics-of-successful-failures/">be unafraid of failure.</a><br> * Independent Rebellious Streak: Creatives can't be afraid to blaze their trail and stand up for their ideas. They must find the right balance between their independent, rebellious streak and supporting the team's mission.<br> * Flexibility: Creative people need to be <a href="https://killerinnovations.com/the-7-essential-ingredients-of-agile-innovation/">flexible</a>. If not, they might overlook new ideas, or you might be unable to adapt to changes a new idea would impose.<br> * Playful:Playing with ideas can help break through mental blocks by <a href="https://killerinnovations.com/box-think/">going outside the box </a>to create new solutions or inventive ways of looking at old ones.<br> * Thorough: Creative people are more comprehensive than most because they never stop at the first idea. They always look around at what else they can do.<br> * Ambitious: Creatives are ambitiously striving to push the boundaries of what is possible. They crave feedback from others to improve and desire to create something new and unique.<br> * Energetic: Creative people constantly move, inspiring others with their creativity and energy.<br> * Naïve:Creative people are often naïve about their limitations but can be more creative than others because of this naivete. It's important to balance creativity and practicality.<br> * Dreamer:Creative people are sometimes called “dreamers” because they <a href="https://killerinnovations.com/eric-yuan-and-the-future-of-zoom/">imagine new possibilities</a>.<br> * Persistence: Creatives persist in their efforts over time despite any obstacles. Creative solutions result from patience and tenacity.<br> <br> To know more about creative qualities, listen to: <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/philmckinney/The_Best_of_Killer_Innovations_Creative_Qualities.mp3">The Best of Killer Innovations: Creative Qualities</a>.<br>
