In this episode titled "Developing a Curious & Creative Mindset", Van Lai-DuMone shares how curiosity and creativity are powerful strengths we all posess. Van explains why being a creative leader isn't about coming up with creative ideas, it is about asking the right questions, to ignite curiosity, and she shares how curiosity changed her family and created a legacy that turned into an $8.3B industry.
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Van Lai-DuMone is a Founder, Creative Cultural Strategist, Fast Company Executive Board Member and TedX Speaker who invites others to think with their hands and use creative tools to disrupt traditional training methods. As the founder of Worksmart, a progressive team and leadership development company, Van proposes that we are all innately curious and creative, that good ideas can come from any level of an organization, and by cultivating idea sharing in the workplace through creativity, everyone has a chance to have their voice heard. And when that happens - company culture, performance, and innovation can skyrocket! She studied Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and earned her MBA from Pepperdine University. She brings over 15 years of corporate and start-up experience to game changing clients including Google, LinkedIn, and Pandora.
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