10 Best Books to Inspire Creative Teams

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Inspiration doesn’t come on demand.


Luckily, these 10 books on creativity are full of strategies and habits to keep the new ideas coming, whether you’re a one-person show or part of a fast-paced creative team.

Read on for the best reads to boost your creativity >>> !


Zig Zag Keith Sawyer

Creativity isn’t linear or predictable; it zigs and zags all over the place. But that

doesn’t mean the ability can’t be learned � or improved. Discover 8 scientifically-

supported steps, 30 practices, 100 techniques, and a bunch of new habits for increasing

your creative potential.

1.


The Accidental

Creative Todd Henry

Burnout and blockages are the bane of the creative

professional’s existence, so pick up this book for tips on

structuring your daily routines to support a

sustainable creative rhythm and keep the ideas flowing.

2.


Thinkertoys Michael Michalko

How do you define creativity? In this expanded 2nd edition

of Michalko’s bestseller, you’ll find hundreds of

strategies, techniques, and puzzles to help you see the

world with a fresh perspective.

3.


The Innovative

Team Chris Grivas � Gerard

Puccio

Teams excel when everyone’s in their ideal role and their talents can shine. Find the best fit for you and each of your teammates to

take your results to the next level and create

opportunities for innovation.�

4.


Yes, And Kelly Leonard � Tom

Yorton

Find tips from famous improv comedy group The Second City to help your

team quickly build off one another’s ideas, embrace unconventional thinking,

and use common work challenges to fuel better

performance.


5.

Gamestorming Dave Gray, Sunni

Brown � James

Macanufo

A sense of play is a huge asset for brainstorming. The 80 games in this book will

help you and your team find new perspectives, improve communication, and make

even routine meetings more productive.


6.

Creativity, Inc. Ed Catmull

Success doesn’t come from a brilliant idea; it comes from a

great team. From the president and co-founder of

Pixar, this book will help you bring out the creative

potential in your team and inspire a culture of constant

innovation.


7.

Making Ideas

Happen Scott Belsky

A genius idea is worthless without the ability to execute

and make it a reality. This practical guide helps

daydreamers and visionaries create an action plan to bring their ideas to life and make

them profitable.


8.

Contagious Jonah Berger

What makes things go viral? Although it may seem like

pure luck, it’s not just chance. This book applies social science to analyze

successful viral campaigns and identify six essential elements of “contagious”

content.


9.

Fascinate Sally Hogshead

Award-winning copywriter Sally Hogshead identifies 7 key triggers for enthralling

your audience using psychology, sociology, neurology, and real-life

success stories. Find your “F-score” and learn how to

boost your fascination factor.


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