Written by the former Executive Creative Director of Creations at Cirque du Soleil, this book shows you how to step up your game, flex your creativity, and make big things happen. Whether you work independently or as part of a team, whether you're self-employed or part of an organization, and even if you think creativity isn't a part of the work that you do--this book gives you the perspective, courage, and kick start you need to think differently about the things you do every day.

Introduction -- The central problem affecting work : the war on imagination, and how I lost my creative courage -- Care first: respect is not the first step when disengagement is the status quo -- Secure safety: no safety, no trust -- Foster trust: the natural state of silos -- Play with danger: when the stakes are so high that we just want to play it safe -- Dream: spreadsheets don't dream yet -- Discover breakthroughs: the neglected area of human emotions and the edge of the future -- Grow: what if it's not about the logo? -- Start to dance: when is it too late? -- 50 percent more.