In today's business environment, creativity has become an indispensable workplace requirement. Organizations now expect innovative thinking at every level.

But I believe it is important for business leaders in this space to seek opportunities for collaboration and community-building, as these can foster creativity for your coaches.

While having a strong business background is important, it's not the only trait that makes for a successful entrepreneur.

Sir John Hegarty applauds attempts to upskill staff but wonders why creativity is so far down the educational pecking order these days.

That the business of creativity is so oxymoronically repetitive might actually be the point. But perhaps such a perspective is overly crass.

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