There isn’t an education system on the planet that teaches dance everyday to children the way we teach them mathematics. Why?
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To realize our true creative potential - in our organizations, in our schools and in our communities - we need to think differently about ourselves and towards each other. We must learn to be creative.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embracing creativity requires a change in how we perceive ourselves and interact with others.
In this quote, Ken Robinson emphasizes the necessity of changing our mindset to unlock our creative potential across various domains, such as organizations, schools, and communities. He advocates for a collective shift in perspective towards recognizing our innate creativity and fostering an environment where it can flourish, highlighting that creativity is a skill that can be cultivated rather than an inherent trait limited to a few.
Themes
CreativityPotentialMindsetGrowthCollaboration
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting focused on innovation, this quote can inspire colleagues to embrace creative thinking.
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