Leonardo da Vinci is widely recognized as one of the most creative geniuses who ever lived. His curiosity, willingness to challenge traditional beliefs, his ability to learn from failures, and most importantly, his capacity to tolerate ambiguity produced some of the most amazing inventions and art of the Renaissance period. Today, enlightened thinkers are beginning to share an emerging view of the human imagination as an untapped resource. Can creativity be taught? Can the imagination be trained? What can you do to stimulate your own personal renaissance?

Very few of our learning or work experiences actively allow for the critical examination of our creative legacy. Fewer still allow for rigorous participation in the creative process, or the deliberate and conscious application of creativity. Yet, it will be our imaginations that will solve our most pressing problems and help us to negotiate the changes we face. How can we prepare ourselves for the dynamics of an uncertain future and the challenges posed by change? The following checklist of ways to REACTIVATE and RELEASE your imagination is just the beginning. Read the rest of this entry »