The Psychology of Creativity

Creativity

Why People Stop Bringing Their Ideas to Work

Nir Bashan on August 4, 2026

In a world of full of AI, human ideas are everything. So why aren't people coming up with more ideas?

In a world of full of AI, human ideas are everything. So why aren't people coming up with more ideas?

Loneliness

The Loneliness Epidemic at Work

Nir Bashan on June 23, 2026

Loneliness at work isn’t solved by adding more meetings or chats. It’s about feeling like we matter.

Loneliness at work isn’t solved by adding more meetings or chats. It’s about feeling like we matter.

Career

3 Ways to Defeat Our Own Worst Enemy at Work

Nir Bashan on May 12, 2026

We can often be our own worst enemies at work. So what can we do about it? And how can we finally break free?

We can often be our own worst enemies at work. So what can we do about it? And how can we finally break free?

Friends

How to Make Friends as an Adult

Nir Bashan on April 21, 2026

Having difficulty making friends as an adult? You're not alone. Here are three ways to help you make friends and live your best life.

Having difficulty making friends as an adult? You're not alone. Here are three ways to help you make friends and live your best life.

Leadership

Why Most Teams Are Addicted to Problems

Nir Bashan on March 11, 2026

Many organizations say they want solutions, but their culture quietly rewards the people who keep problems alive. Here's how to change that.

Many organizations say they want solutions, but their culture quietly rewards the people who keep problems alive. Here's how to change that.

Creativity

Want to Be More Creative? Try Taking Away Instead of Adding

Nir Bashan on February 3, 2026

Reducing rather than adding can lead to creative breakthroughs.

Reducing rather than adding can lead to creative breakthroughs.

Creativity

I Was Unqualified and Clueless, and Got Hired Anyway

Nir Bashan on July 15, 2025

Landing a job I had no business getting at 16 taught me the powerful secret to finding remarkable talent in the most unexpected places.

Landing a job I had no business getting at 16 taught me the powerful secret to finding remarkable talent in the most unexpected places.

Workplace Dynamics

Have a Pesky Coworker?

Nir Bashan on May 27, 2025

Dealing with a pesky, unpleasant, and difficult coworker? There are some solid creative tools you can use to move on to a more harmonious work environment.

Dealing with a pesky, unpleasant, and difficult coworker? There are some solid creative tools you can use to move on to a more harmonious work environment.

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Exploiting Kids for Clicks

Nir Bashan on January 23, 2025

Parents have a duty to protect their children. So why do so many parents upload images and videos of their kids to the internet?

Parents have a duty to protect their children. So why do so many parents upload images and videos of their kids to the internet?

Career

Why the Full-Time Job Doesn’t Exist Anymore

Nir Bashan on August 8, 2024

A big shift in the workplace is coming. Are you ready?

A big shift in the workplace is coming. Are you ready?

Career

How to Deal With Slackers

Nir Bashan on June 6, 2024

Slackers are everywhere at work. So what can you do?

Slackers are everywhere at work. So what can you do?

Stress

The Art of Letting It Go

Nir Bashan on May 7, 2024

What if burnout were completely avoidable?

What if burnout were completely avoidable?

Workplace Dynamics

Why You Should Ignore Your First Reaction at Work

Nir Bashan on January 25, 2024

Our first, impulsive reaction to potential conflict at work is often wrong. What can we do instead?

Our first, impulsive reaction to potential conflict at work is often wrong. What can we do instead?

Social Media

Seeking Instant Happiness? Get Off Social Media

Nir Bashan on December 17, 2023

Social media may be harming us far more than it is helping us. Learn three ways to counter the seduction of social media to live a more fulfilling life.

Social media may be harming us far more than it is helping us. Learn three ways to counter the seduction of social media to live a more fulfilling life.

Career

What Broken Measurement Tools Say About Us

Nir Bashan on November 9, 2023

Challenging conventional wisdom on performance metrics using creativity offers fresh insights into why traditional methods like KPIs are outdated.

Challenging conventional wisdom on performance metrics using creativity offers fresh insights into why traditional methods like KPIs are outdated.

Career

How to Deal With a Bad Boss Without Losing Your Mind

Nir Bashan on August 1, 2023

Have an idiot boss? You're not alone. Here are three tips to help you through the tough times.

Have an idiot boss? You're not alone. Here are three tips to help you through the tough times.

Career

Why You Shouldn't Make Friends at Work

Nir Bashan on June 5, 2023

What if making friends at work is actually a bad thing for your career? Could having friends at work keep you from accomplishing more?

What if making friends at work is actually a bad thing for your career? Could having friends at work keep you from accomplishing more?

Career

The Myth of Keeping Busy

Nir Bashan on April 19, 2023

Busy doing something but accomplishing nothing? These tools will help you overcome busywork and lead you to meaningful and creative productivity.

Busy doing something but accomplishing nothing? These tools will help you overcome busywork and lead you to meaningful and creative productivity.

Creativity

Why Innovation Departments Often Don't Deliver Results

Nir Bashan on April 3, 2023

Innovation and creativity are all the rage in corporate America. Here is a guide to getting it right.

Innovation and creativity are all the rage in corporate America. Here is a guide to getting it right.

Career

To Boost Creativity Prioritize Personal Life, Not Work

Nir Bashan on March 7, 2023

Why prioritize personal life instead of work life? Three simple steps can uncover a wealth of untouched creativity and innovation.

Why prioritize personal life instead of work life? Three simple steps can uncover a wealth of untouched creativity and innovation.