When I owned a real estate firm, I used to go into the local radio station to record a commercial each month. I enjoyed writing the copy and then having an opportunity to record in the studio with the station’s talented and fun DJ. Without fail, my first few takes were unusable, as I would…
Creativity, Minimalism, and Living Lightly
We arrived at the port on Ios after a day and a half on the water. As the ferry ramp lowered like a giant whale opening its mouth, I could see the village rising from sea level all the way to the top of the cliffs. I took in my first view of the iconic,…
Leave Home
Happy lovers know that distance makes the heart grow fonder. Successful and creatively-expressed entrepreneurs know that it also gives you an enormous amount of essential, healing perspective, as well as new insight and ideas. From the moment I load suitcases into my car and push the button to lower the hatch door, I exhale and…
Know Thyself {Aesthete Aperture}
Hey, Everyone! This is Susie deVille, Founder & CEO of the Innovation & Creativity Institute. In today’s episode of the Aesthete Aperture, I am going to show you the results of 4 assessments I have taken: the Kolbe, the StrengthsFinder, the Wealth Dynamics profile, and the How to Fascinate profile. I can say without hesitation…
Leading the Creative Team
Leaders of enterprises, great and small, are charged with numerous responsibilities that drive innovation, set the tone and tenor of the organization, foster memorable customer experiences, as well as produce bottom-line results.On the surface, it may appear that each of these responsibilities compete for attention separately; however, it turns out there is a skeleton key…
Small Changes that Boost Creativity {Aesthete Aperture}
Hey, Everyone! This is Susie deVille, Founder & CEO of the Innovation & Creativity Institute. In today’s episode of the Aesthete Aperture, we are going to my kitchen to get a glimpse into part of my morning rituals. I have been experimenting with trying new things for my health and well-being over the last few…
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