Experts Tell Us the Best Books On Innovation And Creativity

This book delves into the challenges that established companies face when dealing with disruptive innovation, and how to overcome those challenges. Christensen’s research and insights provide a framework for understanding how to create and sustain a successful business in a rapidly changing world. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in innovation and creativity.

No matter how much we plan, we encounter bumps in the road that can be frustrating, confusing, and unpredictable. Whether it’s our health, stress at work or home, or current events, we all contend with challenging moments and the occasional curveball. When Amy Oestreicher faced her own detours-including twenty-seven surgeries over ten years and PTSD-she harnessed the power of art to make sense of her shifting roadmap and learned that even when we face the unexpected, we can create something more beautiful than ever imagined. This hands-on activity book is flush with examples of Amy’s original artwork, encouraging tips, and fifty-two prompts-one for every week of the year. She gives you the tools you need to release your creative energy and unleash the artist within. Whether you are a seasoned artist or novice doodler, working to overcome tragedies or reshape the way you manage everyday stress, this workbook will inspire you to engage a creative mindset that allows you to embrace your journey, share your story, and harness the power of positivity.

In this age of social media, AI-generated art and writing, and immense distraction, Austin Kleon’s Keep Going is a definitive guide for innovation and creativity. Even more importantly, Austin guides you on how to boost your productivity. Reading the book will open your eyes to ways you gain inspiration from the environment around you and use what you see to create and innovate. Austin also teaches a significant value necessary to remain creative and innovative, the art of focusing on the value of what you do instead of how much you do.

From the author of Eat Pray and Love comes an insightful book that delves into personal and introspective aspects of creativity and inspiration. In Big Magic, Gilbert provides practical advice for readers to overcome the fear and self doubt that may be blocking their creative flow. Through the stories of celebrated artists and writers, Gilbert encourages readers to cultivate a curious mindset and live a more creative and fulfilling life.

Described as a manifesto for the digital age, Steal Like an Artist is a modern guide to creativity that encourages readers to embrace the creative process in a playful and experimental way. Kleon offers practical exercises such as jotting down thoughts, quotes from books or doodling. An inspiring and delightful read for anyone looking to kick-start their creativity.

Next comes an influential book on creativity. The Artist’s Way is a powerfully provocative book that has been inspiring artists and creatives for decades. Cameron’s holistic encourages readers to tap into their creativity through daily practices. This book offers practical advice, exercises, and insights that will motivate you to lead a more fulfilling artistic life.

The Medici Effect is a groundbreaking book about innovation. It elucidates how innovation happens often at the intersection of two or more disparate fields. Johansson uses the example of the Medici family to explain secrets behind the path-breaking innovations.

Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation by Steven Johnson is a great book on innovation and creativity. It explores the natural history of innovation, tracing ideas back to their source. The author argues that good ideas emerge from environments that foster collaboration and experimentation. I really like this book because it provides a comprehensive look at how great ideas come about and how to nurture them. It’s an essential read for anyone looking to become more creative or innovative.

In Inspiring Generational Leadership, DeLinda Forsythe shares her passion and success in developing tomorrow’s leaders. This guide takes readers on a journey revealing the financial, societal, and emotional benefits in leading, building, or working for a conscious business enterprise. Her thorough research confirms the alignment of millennial values when organizations incorporate tenets of conscious capitalism in partnership with emerging neuroscience data and emotional and spiritual intelligence.

Have It All is dedicated to all of the individuals who should have been educated about money, but weren’t. The information within Have It All should have been given to you in high school or college, but it wasn’t. The good news is that it is never too late to take action and make everything you’ve ever wanted possible.

The Creative Lifebook is a wonderful compilation of tips, hacks, methods, processes, insights, and stories, from 65 thought leaders, wellness experts, artists, and creatives, that will get your creative juices flowing, whether you think you’re creative or not! And it’s not something you have to read cover to cover. The magic of this book is in reading one page a day. Turn to any page and you’ll receive the message meant just for you. It really IS a living book, to be used as needed. But you’ll probably want to read the whole thing anyway. It’s THAT good. 🙂

A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future by Daniel Pink is a great choice for learning about innovation and creativity. It explores why design, story, empathy, play, and meaning are essential skills everyone must possess to remain competitive in the 21st century. It also offers practical advice on how to develop these abilities to keep up with the ever-changing environment. The most noteworthy part of the book is that it emphasizes how creativity will be important to succeed in the future. Highly recommend.

This book provides an in-depth exploration of how to use creativity to drive successful innovation, including how to foster a creative mindset, how to use creative techniques to generate new ideas, and how to identify and develop promising innovations. Goller and Bessant also provide a detailed look at the role of creativity in the innovation process.

This book provides an in-depth exploration of the process of innovation and design, including how to develop a creative culture, how to foster collaboration, and how to use creative techniques to generate and refine ideas. Von Stamm also offers valuable insights into the role of creativity in the innovation process and how to measure the success of innovative solutions.