by Elmarie Bouwer The seemingly fearful little whimper came from deep within the foliage. No effort, however calculating, could coax him out of his hiding.  No eats, no soothing voice, no blithe promises could charm him into revealing his elfin self to my keen eye. This time round I was determined to find him. No [...]

by Elmarie Bouwer Tell me again – why is the subject of creativity important when all I’m interested in is business success? Because creativity underlies all successful business functions! And what you believe about creativity is directly going to influence that very success you’re so interested in! That’s why.  *****   “All he ever does [...]

by Elmarie Bouwer  The contest… Sunlight glinted on the saddle and the deep chestnut hues rippled power. Light played brilliantly on the powerful flanks as the animal readied himself to scale the jump that all others in the competition, less potent than he, leaped with relative ease. This round he would easily win. Triumph was [...]

by Elmarie Bouwer  Yes, you are. Even if you deny it, don’t feel it, can’t really care or maybe accept the fact but can’t be bothered with it. Even… The boring bits… Mountains of research indicate that everyone is creative. For example, well known creativity guru, Kobus Neethling1, quotes research done on toddlers wherein 98% [...]