Jonathan Vehar & Cathi Brese Doebler – The Practical Side of Creativity

Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents

The 44th episode of the Creative Flow Podcast features Jonathan Vehar and Cathi Brese Doebler, co-authors and Leadership Solutions Facilitators at the Center for Creative Leadership. Jonathan and Cathi share their journeys into the world of deliberate creativity, discussing their backgrounds in advertising, communication, and creative problem-solving. Their work at the Center for Creative Leadership highlights their passion for helping leaders develop self-awareness and leverage their unique strengths.

Listeners will be inspired by Jonathan and Cathi’s success stories, where they've applied Creative Problem-Solving to help organizations save resources and maintain operations during challenging times. Jonathan recounts a project during the pandemic where he helped a candy manufacturer reduce costs through online creative problem-solving sessions, generating plans for up to $250 million in savings. Kathy reflects on her success in using creativity tools in various projects and a large-group experience with a national women's organization, where she facilitated brainstorming and decision-making processes. Their new book, "How to Make Meetings Not Suck," provide practical tools and tips for planning, running, and following up on effective meetings - whether in-person, virtual, or hybrid.

Jonathan and Cathi share their insights on the future of the science of creativity, emphasizing the importance of making these valuable tools and processes more accessible to people in their everyday lives and work. Don’t miss this episode on practical and process-driven creativity, focusing on clarity and energy when working with groups.