{"id":949,"date":"2014-02-20T10:14:23","date_gmt":"2014-02-20T10:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/blog\/?p=949"},"modified":"2016-11-16T20:22:43","modified_gmt":"2016-11-16T20:22:43","slug":"ted-talks-the-february-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/blog\/business-growth\/ted-talks-the-february-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"TED Talks: The February Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As we have all now settled back into the routine of work after the excitement of the winter holidays, it\u2019s time to focus on generating new ideas and trying out new ways of doing things. This month\u2019s selection of TED talks focuses on creativity \u2013 we hope you find these suitably inspiring!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Julie Burstein: 4 lessons in creativity<\/h2>\n<p>Julie Burstein, a USA radio hosts, provides viewers with her take on creativity, imparting her four lessons on the subject. She speaks about needing to accept what you can control, and letting go of what you cannot \u2013 you never know where it might take you. Burstein explains that creativity grows out of everyday experiences &#8211; much more than we may think. She encourages people to pay attention to the world around them, and embrace their numerous life experiences &#8211; particularly those that are difficult, challenging or limiting. Indeed, the aspects of life that prove to be the most difficult can facilitate your best works.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"http:\/\/embed.ted.com\/talks\/julie_burstein_4_lessons_in_creativity.html\" width=\"630\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>David Kelley: How to build your creative confidence<\/h2>\n<p>David Kelley, founder of design firm IDEO, argues that creativity is not the domain of only a chosen few people. So often people say that they aren\u2019t the \u201ccreative type\u201d, but Kelley disagrees with this statement \u2013 he says that everybody has the potential to create. Most of the time all that\u2019s holding people back is a lack of self confidence and fear of judgement. Once this hurdle is overcome, people can end up doing amazing things, and ultimately surprising themselves and revealing the scope of their innovation.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"http:\/\/embed.ted.com\/talks\/david_kelley_how_to_build_your_creative_confidence.html\" width=\"630\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Steven Johnson: Where good ideas come from<\/h2>\n<p>Author and speaker Steven Johnson examines the environments that lead to innovation and creativity, on a quest to discover exactly where good ideas come from. To do this, he believes we need to do away with conventional concepts of idea creation. In Johnson\u2019s opinion, an idea is not a single thing; it does not occur in a sole illuminating moment. Johnson argues that ideas exist as a kind of network on the most elemental level, which can be cobbled together with other idea fragments to create something entirely new. Johnson also believes that ideas fade into existence over time, and thus we need to create more work spaces that foster long term incubation periods and hunch cultivation, allowing people to connect, share and develop their ideas with others.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"http:\/\/embed.ted.com\/talks\/steven_johnson_where_good_ideas_come_from.html\" width=\"630\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Elizabeth Gilbert: Your elusive creative genius<\/h2>\n<p>In a humorous, thought-provoking speech, author Elizabeth Gilbert explores the pressures that we place on creative people to achieve and generate work. Those working in creative industries are often asked, \u201cBut aren\u2019t you afraid of failure?\u201d This particular question doesn\u2019t seem to be asked of people in other industries, such as finance and engineering, for example. Gilbert also rallies against the idea of calling people \u201cgeniuses\u201d, which often places them under a great amount of pressure. Rather, she thinks that we all \u201chave\u201d a genius, which can be nurtured and explored, and ultimately lead us to create wonderful works.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"http:\/\/embed.ted.com\/talks\/elizabeth_gilbert_on_genius.html\" width=\"630\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we have all now settled back into the routine of work after the excitement of the winter holidays, it\u2019s time to focus on generating new ideas and trying out new ways of doing things. This month\u2019s selection of TED talks focuses on creativity \u2013 we hope you find these suitably inspiring! &nbsp; Julie Burstein: 4 lessons in creativity Julie Burstein, a USA radio hosts, provides viewers with her take on creativity, imparting her four lessons on the subject. She speaks about needing to accept what you can control, and letting go of what you cannot \u2013 you never know where it might take you. Burstein explains that creativity grows out of everyday experiences &#8211; much more than we may think. She encourages people to pay attention to the world around them, and embrace their numerous life experiences &#8211; particularly those that are difficult, challenging or limiting. Indeed, the aspects of life that prove to be the most difficult can facilitate your best works. &nbsp; David Kelley: How to build your creative confidence David Kelley, founder of design firm IDEO, argues that creativity is not the domain of only a chosen few people. So often people say that they aren\u2019t the \u201ccreative type\u201d, but Kelley disagrees with this statement \u2013 he says that everybody has the potential to create. Most of the time all that\u2019s holding people back is a lack of self confidence and fear of judgement. Once this hurdle is overcome, people can end up doing amazing things, and ultimately surprising themselves and revealing the scope of their innovation. &nbsp; Steven Johnson: Where good ideas come from Author and speaker Steven Johnson examines the environments that lead to innovation and creativity, on a quest to discover exactly where good ideas come from. To do this, he believes we need to do away with conventional concepts of idea creation. In Johnson\u2019s opinion, an idea is not a single thing; it does not occur in a sole illuminating moment. Johnson argues that ideas exist as a kind of network on the most elemental level, which can be cobbled together with other idea fragments to create something entirely new. Johnson also believes that ideas fade into existence over time, and thus we need to create more work spaces that foster long term incubation periods and hunch cultivation, allowing people to connect, share and develop their ideas with others. &nbsp; Elizabeth Gilbert: Your elusive creative genius In a humorous, thought-provoking speech, author Elizabeth Gilbert explores the pressures that we place on creative people to achieve and generate work. Those working in creative industries are often asked, \u201cBut aren\u2019t you afraid of failure?\u201d This particular question doesn\u2019t seem to be asked of people in other industries, such as finance and engineering, for example. Gilbert also rallies against the idea of calling people \u201cgeniuses\u201d, which often places them under a great amount of pressure. 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