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“Everyone is Creative. It’s Part of the Basic Software We’re All Running.” Three Creativity Speakers on How to Cultivate Inspiration

The path to developing creative, innovative ideas at work isn’t as illusive as it might seem. Just ask Harvard history professor Sarah Lewis, neuroscientist and bestselling author David Eagleman, or Welby Altidor, the man responsible for the corporate culture at Cirque du Soleil, one of the world’s... Continue Reading →

“Creative courage is more than a strategy. It’s a way of life”: How Welby Altidor Made Innovation Happen at Cirque du Soleil

For 15 years, Welby Altidor helped lead one of the most innovative artistic organizations in the world—Cirque de Soleil. In Creative Courage, the former Executive Creative Director shares practical keys to creativity that will revitalize the way you collaborate, ideate, and make big things happen.... Continue Reading →

Creativity Speaker Lyn Heward, of Cirque du Soleil, "Owns The Stage"

Creativity speaker Lyn Heward is the Director of Creation for Cirque du Soleil and has been inspiring audiences to stretch their imaginations for years. The mesmerizing feats of Cirque shows can be attributed in no small part to the creative spark that Heward ignites within the performers, designers... Continue Reading →

A New Show from Joel Cohen, Simpsons Writer and MBA

Earlier this week, MTV International announced its acquisition of the prime-time animated series Crash Canyon, which was developed and co-produced by Lavin speaker Joel Cohen. Cohen, who is also a writer and co-executive producer for The Simpsons—"the greatest TV show of the 20th Century," according... Continue Reading →