The more people you meet, the more different they are from you, the more will you be enriched. This is the topic I explore in this video - how diversity is the thought enricher in business.
We are all connected one way or another, it’s how the world works. And creativity comes from meeting diverse people in business. Diversity spurs creativity.
A simple way to be more creative is to embrace people from different backgrounds. Connect their thought processes and experiences with yours, visit new places, and if you can, try and learn a new language.
In the words of Adam Galinsky: “There is great comfort in the familiar. It’s one reason humans often flock to other people who share the same interests, laugh at the same jokes, hold the same political views. But familiar ground may not be the best place to cultivate creativity. Multicultural experiences enhance creativity.”
So take a moment to pause & ponder:
► When did you last meet someone from a completely different background?
► Do you readily reach out to people you don’t know from before when in a group?
► When is the last time you did something for the first time?