What is it about creative people that sets them apart? Why can some people consistently create new things while others can’t? Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff discuss the individuals who bring new value into the world and the best ways someone in business can use their creativity.

Show Notes:

• Quality is the foundation of every successful business plan.
• Never say no to yourself; there are plenty of others who will do that for you.
• Instead of wasting time pondering your ideas, you often just need to take action.
• No one has ever spent any time in the future or in the past. All we have is the present.
• Many people dismiss ideas prematurely without knowing how they might turn out.
• The majority of people struggle to engage directly with the marketplace.
• Creativity isn’t only about having a unique vision. It’s also about taking that vision and being able to replicate it.
• You can replicate a creation, but not its creator.
• To build a thriving business, focus on faithfully replicating what has been successful in the past.
• Every new creation has a limited lifespan; innovation is the key to longevity.
• Balancing creativity with consistency is crucial. Too much focus on expansion can dilute the original experience.
• Your customers are 50% of your creative team. Their feedback and insights matter.
• Beware of letting greed influence your creative process. Passion should come before profit.

Resources:

Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical

Your Business Is A Theater Production: Your Back Stage Shouldn’t Show On The Front Stage

Learn more about Jeffrey Madoff

Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach®