Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Do Creative People In Business Do Better?

By Gnifrus Urquart


Everyone knows that the business world is a tough place to get ahead. Somehow you need to figure out how to look good, stand out from a crowd and do great at your job(s) all at the same time! It can be stressful, but fret not, there are ways to easily get everything accomplished all at once.

Creative people in business have been known to become very successful. However, that statement is more directed toward those who are unique and strange, but are still tolerable, not the ones who fly off the wagon and lose their mind. There's only a certain amount of unusual characteristics we can handle.

A celebrity like Lady Gaga is a great example of someone unique and extreme but to a standard that others can accept. Another example could be a middle-school who started a booming business that constructs website templates. Famous filmmakers like Stephen Spielberg and Christopher Nolan have also extended the limits of society. Even Stephen King and Anne Rice know how to stay ahead of the curve. Each of these individuals has been the one noticeable figure out of hundreds of others.

Now remember, these people mentioned earlier are celebrities, meaning that they're way up and above. What you are probably concerned about is sticking out in the corporate world. People in these societies have different goals that need to be completed. Let's say you have a business meeting, for example, you'd most likely want to be the employee that comes up with a unique pitch.

Either way, remember that it's important to be strategic when being creative. You don't want to throw others off guard too much. To start off, you could dress like the rest, but maybe add a little difference here and there. You can have a different hairstyle, or make-up or even a few accessories here and there. However, to make the biggest impression, your personality is what matters most.

Personality is what seals the deal in most cases. Think of how to be fresh, new and appealing but in a creative way. For example, try to take an obscure viewpoint when tackling an issue in order to get others thinking creatively, as well. During this, though, be sure to remain on the good side of everyone; it would be rude to make a fool of your superiors for pointing out what they didn't think of.

All in all, creative people in business know how to be on top without necessarily demeaning others. They keep others on their toes, but too terribly so that everyone tips over. And, finally, they know where limits are while still being able to effectively do their job.




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