Just Keep Creating

Hey everyone, Christopher Peck with Speak Into Action Communications.

A friend of mine and LinkedIn connection, Matt Bishop--CEO of Open City Labs, commented on a video of mine from a couple of weeks ago which sparked a discussion about the benefits and challenges of following your creative spirit. Matt mentioned wanting to write a blog--"The Curse of Creativity"--which I'm eager to read  when it's ready.

But it got me thinking about this idea: The Curse of Creativity. I've always thought of creativity as being solely good, positive, and productive. But Matt mentioned an interesting point. He says, "My challenge is on which creative idea to prioritize and implement."

Fair concern. With so many creative ideas to choose from, how do we pick and prioritize the idea which best suits the growth and needs of our company?

But in my opinion, The Curse of Creativity is not in choosing the wrong creative idea, but rather spending too much time deliberating, brainstorming, and strategizing the correct creative action to implement. Creativity is only a curse when it renders us inactive. When the decision between creative ventures becomes so paralyzing we do nothing, or when we get so stuck in our heads that we don't move forward with our ideas, that's when creativity is a curse.

I challenge you all to just keep creating. Yes, prioritize those ideas which will most immediately move the dial on your business and professional goals. But don't let the fear of choosing the wrong idea keep you from executing any idea. Because the opposite of creativity, the curse of creativity, is doing nothing.

Thanks for reading. This is Christopher Peck with Speak Into Action Communications. Helping businesses perform better, by training better performers.

Just keep creating.

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Follow Your Hunch In 2021

Hey everyone,

Christopher Peck with Speak Into Action Communications.

American film director Frank Capra once said, "A hunch is creativity trying to tell you something."

Well of course a film director would say that. It's easy to follow the line from bold, creative, and imaginative decision-making to the movies, television shows, and plays that most impacted our lives. That's a no-brainer.

But what about your business?

Many of us spent much of 2020 overcoming challenges and pivoting just to survive. And now with 2020 in our rearview, we can look forward to...more of the same?

Unless...what if we did follow those hunches? What if, like a director, we relentlessly listened to our own creative intuition and developed an experience for our clients so exceptional, it launched us to the forefront of our industry?

It worked for a low budget film about a galaxy far, far away, a diverse, hip-hop inspired re-telling of the building of our democracy, and a little boy with a lightning-bolt scar.

Do you think it could work for you?

The way I see it, we can either continue to play it safe in 2021 and hope we remain relevant or we can take the advice of a film director, listen to our creative voice, and follow our hunches wherever they may lead.

I know which I would rather see.

Thanks for reading, this is Christopher Peck with Speak Into Action Communications--helping businesses perform better by training better performers.

P.S. Who do you want to see follow their hunches in 2021? Tag them in the comments section and together we'll encourage creativity in our businesses and in our lives. Have a great week everyone!

Let's Brag About Our Business

Hi there!

Christopher Peck here with Speak Into Action Communications.

Andy Warhol once said, "Why do people think artists are special? It's just another job."

I have to say I am simultaneously annoyed and inspired by this quote because, on the one hand, artists are special Andy Warhol; sculptors, photographers, actors, directors, drummers, cellists are all pretty darn special. On the other hand, it is a strong reminder the skills we often see as unattainable or special in people are how others see our skills.

And I don't think we spend enough time patting ourselves on the back for demonstrating the patience and commitment to mastering a craft.

So what's your specialty? If you read this post, take a second and comment one thing you do really well  and also one thing you can't do but admire that others can. Let's share some special skills as we start 2021 and be proud of the skills we have cultivated in our businesses and in our lives.

I'll go first.

I help businesses perform better by building teams of better performers--and I do mean in the literal "performative" sense. Because that is what your business is, the performance of your life.

You know what I can't do?

Change my own oil.

Administer acupuncture.

Build a jacket.

Make wine.

But there are people who can do these things and that is special.

So again, share in the comments something you do well and something you can't do. Let's start 2021 with a little bit of bragging.

Thanks for reading, this is Christopher Peck with Speak Into Action Communications--helping your business perform better by training better performers.