This Week with Introspective
The definition of Innovation from the Strengths Profile:
You are highly driven to want to invent things that are better than what has been done before.
You look at things from a different perspective to others and think 'out of the box'
You look beyond what exists when coming up with new ideas, inventions, and approaches.
Questions to help you bring this strength to life:
What assumptions in my work or life could I challenge to see things from a new perspective?
How can I turn one of my “out-of-the-box” ideas into a practical step forward?
Which environments, people, or practices help me think most creatively — and how can I lean into them more often?
Resources of the Week
Article
The science of creativity: how to train your brain for innovative thinking
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This article breaks down what’s going on in the brain when we are creative, what habits and lifestyle factors support innovative thinking, and tools/resources to build innovation.
By Penn LPS
Podcast
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Guy Raz interviews the world’s best-known entrepreneurs to learn about how they built their iconic brands.
By Guy Raz
Article
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Understanding the foundation of innovation and applying its practical strategies fosters a culture of creativity and better positions organizations for growth.
By Jessica A. Kent
Strength Story: Innovation
The Strength of Innovation
For Wendy, innovation is woven into everything she does—from painting and interior design to reimagining how creatives connect. Seeing a gap in the design world, she transformed a small basement showroom into the South Shore Design Center, a thriving hub where collaboration replaces competition. Her gift isn’t just generating ideas, but building systems that sustain them, keeping her inspired and creating space for others to grow. For her, innovation is about longevity, connection, and always finding fresh ways forward.
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