Managing Creativity


Recent Managing Creativity Articles

Why You Should Not Take Venture Capital 

Naveen Jain, entrepreneur and futurist, takes sides in the fundamental conflict of interest between founders and "vulture" capital.  Watch video

Is It Human Nature to Stifle Big Ideas?

Investors say they want big, bold start-up ideas--but their investments suggest otherwise. What's an entrepreneur to do?  Read more

One Business Decision That Changes Everything

Derek Sivers--successful entrepreneur, speaker, and blogger--explains the basic decision every entrepreneur needs to make.  Read more

Best 2012 Books for Entrepreneurs

Inspiration can come from anywhere. These nine books may not all fit into the "business book" genre, but they're still must-reads.  Read more

Give a Damn--From Day One

The best way to channel your do-good impulses? Build a social mission into your business from the very beginning. Here's how.  Read more

Hey, Mitt Romney: Time to Act Like an Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs' advice for the former GOP nominee? Get out of the beach house, find your passions, nurture your relationships, and keep busy!  Read more

How Music Keeps Zumba Movin' | Company of the Year

Today, both record labels and individual artists come to Zumba. Hip-hop star Pitbull created a special Zumba mix of a track from his album Planet Pit, and Zu...  Read more

Bob Nardelli: 'Get People Bigger Than the Jobs' 

The former CEO of Chrysler and Home Depot talks about how he makes hiring decisions.  Watch video

Meet the Top Job Creator in America

Steve Jones, co-CEO of Universal Services of America, turns janitors and security guards into leaders. He's created 17,330 jobs since 2008.  Read more

Give Prospective Hires a Tryout 

Indigo Triplett, a human resources consultant, recommends you don't try to predict how a new hire will turn out. Give her a trial run.  Watch video

6 Hiring Secrets From Chobani HR

As Chobani, the Greek-yogurt maker, grows astronomically, so does its workforce. Today, the company has 1,630 employees; in 2008, it had just 50. Here's how.  Read more

4 Most Important Qualities of an Entrepreneur

Forget about your business idea--most of them don't pan out anyway. Here's what it really takes to succeed.  Read more

8 Reasons Not to Hire a PR Firm

If you find yourself agreeing with any of these statements, save your money. A PR firm isn't for you.  Read more

Inc.'s 10 Most Popular Stories of 2012

We culled our data to find the most read, shared, and commented Inc. articles this year. Don't miss even one.  Read more

The Ultimate Management Test: Are Your Leaders Creating Leaders?

The conventional view of leadership is of something done by heroic soloists. Nothing could be further from the truth.  Read more

4 Powerful Words Employees Need to Hear

There are lots of ways to make a positive impact on your staff. But the best involves four simple words.  Read more

The What, How & Who of Innovation 

The InfoSpace founder and futurist on the people and tactics that drive creativity at your company.  Watch video

Dude, What Happened to Your Marketing Emails?

Turns out, a significant portion of your emails might be going directly into a black hole. Here's what you're doing wrong.  Read more

Creatively Kill the Competition: 5 Tips 

Vying to emerge ahead of your rivals? Here's what you need to know.  Watch video

5 Things Disruptive Start-ups Do Well

Some entrepreneurs think it's crazy to go after an industry dominated by big players. Not this guy.  Read more

Why I Never Post Job Openings

Instead, I give candidates permission to stalk me. They should find out what I'm up to, track me down, introduce themselves, let me get to know them. It works.  Read more

Can Introverts Be Great Entrepreneurs?

Conventional wisdom suggests you must be bold and outgoing to be successful. Here's why the stereotype doesn't hold up.  Read more

Whittle Down Your To-Do List. Finally

Those items at the bottom of the list? You know you'll never get to them, so stop trying--there's a better way to get more done.  Read more

How to Turn a Commodity into a Unique Business

Here's how one founder turned popcorn--yes, popcorn--into a multi-million dollar company.  Read more

What I Got Right That Most Entrepreneurs Don't 

The futurist and founder of InfoSpace and inome reflects on the insight that made him a billionaire  Watch video