I am just getting back to work after a week away, and boy am I eager to get going! I feel energized, I’m brimming with ideas and busting at the seams with energy. I love what a week away can do for my mind, my body and my creativity. Vitamin Sea is just what the …
Tag: creativity
Crush the Creativity Coma
I consider myself a forward thinking and innovative business owner and my focus is not just on keeping up with the trends in my industry, but on leading them. Dreaming up better, faster and more unique ways of doing things is a big part of that process, which takes work. To stay tapped into my best …
Branding on a Budget
When I opened Plan A I knew I wanted to focus on building a strong brand. I wanted my brand to communicate everything about my vision and with a shoestring budget, I set out to use my limited resources as strategically as possible. Here are some of the things I did and that we still …
5 Ways to Support Creativity in Teams
I often provide tips and tricks on how to spark personal creativity and increase motivation to be your best creative self. But how do you get everyone in your office to become inspired and more creative? If you feel that you and your team members could use a creative boost, check out the following tips: …
Ignite your Passion – 3 Job Related Benefits to Having a Creative Outlet
Fifteen years ago, circumstances led me to connect with Nancy Palladino, who I now call my soul sister. We decided to form an acoustic duo called ‘Chicks with Picks’. We booked our first gig at a place called Mr. J’s Roadhouse and the rest is history. Since 2001, we’ve been playing guitar, strumming and harmonizing at …
Continue reading Ignite your Passion – 3 Job Related Benefits to Having a Creative Outlet
Big Magic
Over the weekend I finished reading Big Magic, one of the books on my 2016 list of must-reads. The novel is a professional development book written by Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love. Big Magic is all about finding and embracing your creative side. The book explains the creative process, encouraging you to unleash your creative …
My 2016 Book List
In my most recent post, I shared some of my personal resolutions for 2016; one of them was to read at least a book per month. Reading is a great, inexpensive hobby that stretches your mind, sparks your creativity and allows you to better understand new concepts. I have compiled a list of a few …
6 Traits I Look for in Potential Team Members!
I work with a dream team. Our team just ‘fits’ and this ‘fit’ is easily one of our greatest success factors. Here are some of the qualities we look for in potential team members: Passion Finding passionate employees can be tricky but when you find them you will know. They’re happy, they love coming to …
Continue reading 6 Traits I Look for in Potential Team Members!
24 Ways to Spark Creativity
A creative force is inside each one of us. Some individuals are able to hone in on their creative side more easily than others. Almost everyone has felt "tapped out" of creativity at some point, whether it be due to their environment, following a constant routine, or something they just can't put their finger on. This week I …
Unleash the Beast!
My business is built on creativity and resourcefulness. I have never appreciated how creative I could be, but I tap into it daily, and it is a big part of the foundation that has led to my company’s success. After four years in business, we’ve reached a crossroads where it takes imaginative and inventive thinking …
The A Dot 