Post-ACE Pre-CPSI

From May 6 to 8, I was at ACE, Atlanta Creativity Exchange.

Connecting with the like mind is one of the real pleasure of living. It was a privileged to share my experience of doing things different: Painting On Water for a change. Will blog more about that later.

It's like when you share a 10-course Chinese banquet. The food (ideas) kept coming. Between sampling and tasting, talking and eating, I chewed on the food for thoughts. The programs came in different shape and forms, all delivered by seasoned colleagues with a passion to share.

ACE did a great job of spreading the words to many new comers. Hearing their feedbacks was assuring that the field of creativity is growing and expanding.

How could it not be? It's about time. From Daniel Pink to Richard Florida, creativity has arrived. Innovation is her to stay. The collective conscience is that everyone has the gift of creativity, everyone can learn and be more innovative. Well, that is if you step up and take action.

When I over heard the exchange between the new comers, I could not help but smiling from inside out.

People used to think that creativity is for artists only. Here at ACE, they have break out sessions for education, business and life. It seems creativity is everywhere.

Everywhere is right. From your local school to world peace, next big product innovation to technology breakthrough, creativity is the essence of positive change.

For those who enjoyed ACE, I highly recommend that you step up to the next level and make plan to attend CPSI, June 20- 25. For those who missed it, here is your next opportunity to catch up. This one is specifically for Creative Problem Solving Institute.

By the way, help your young ones to have a taste of creativity and innovation that will last their life time. Bring the whole family to attend CPSI. They have an awesome Youth group (check the site for details). Then you can extend the family experience. Both Niagara Falls and Toronto, Canada are just a hop and skip away from Buffalo, New York, where the CPSI conference will be held.

Click here to get 10% off the registration fee. Enter the code CPSIBLG10. Deadline for this promotion is May 31. Do it now so that you can start making traveling plans.

Did I mention that Tony Baxter of Disney will be the opening keynote?

Would you like to see yours truly facilitating 350+ people Painting On Water at the opening session? See you there for a once in the lifetime experience.

Read what others say about CPSI.
Gregg Fraley, author of Jack's Note Book;
Missy Carvin, Missylaneous.com;
Pablo Munoz, Spanish Blog;
Cynthia Rolfe, even-wheels.blogspot.com