Necessity might be the mother of invention, but our brain is the father of innovation. Through structured thinking, we can turbocharge our ability to innovate.

Barbara Frederickson’s research has shown us that positive emotions enable us to broaden our perspective and see more options to consider.  Alternatively, our brains respond to negative emotions by limiting the options we consider.

For example, if you are feeling stressed and overwhelmed with a long to-do list, you might find it hard to take just one small action to get started.

The current challenging environment has forced many of us to grow in ways we would have never imagined and faster than we could have ever imagined. 

Here are our beliefs about growth:

• Growth is a choice.
• Growth occurs when you are uncomfortable.
• When you help others grow, you grow.
• Growth opportunities are limitless.
• Growing people fuel growing businesses.
• Growth starts with the leader, but it’s not about the leader.

Choose growth!  It certainly beats the alternative. :)

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