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Creativity and Flow: Finding your rhythm at work
In the book Hustle & Float, Rahaf Harfoush breaks down why we work the way we do today and challenges us to think beyond metrics that represent productivity-driven goals versus creativity-led ones.
When was the last time you were in a meeting and had a productive and creative discussion that resulted in teams becoming energized and excited about the path ahead?
You’ve probably had a handful of good ones, I hope. This makes one wonder if we are focusing on the right priorities in our day-to-day engagements at work.
Everyone has a few meetings in our calendars that we attend where we wonder why are we here and what value we can provide.
The same goes for better understanding our rhythm and creative flow at work.
As a creative soul, I get energized when we have good discussions with diverse perspectives across teams. And on the days when meetings are a drain, I can see how my energy flow goes the opposite direction.
Productivity Versus Creativity
We all know the stories of famous hustlers who define an ideal worker as a go-getter who’s willing to sacrifice their days and nights and weekends to make it work.
