What does it mean to be creative?

This morning, as the after-effects of yesterday's training session began to make themselves felt in the form of a dull headache (probably thanks to the two beers), I found myself at the local bakery. While sipping on a Flat White and enjoying a croissant, my mind began to wander. One thought in particular stood out: what really defines creativity?

Recently, I came across a podcast with Chris Williamson talking to Brian Chesky, the founder of AirBnB. What intrigues me about Chesky is not his title or the empire he's built, but his background - or rather lack thereof - in finance or tech. Instead, Chesky's strength lies in his creativity and his perfectionist nature and the way he treats people. He believes in the power of details, but he also stresses the importance of seeing the big picture. In the race to improve, many large companies lose sight of this and often focus on tiny improvements at the expense of the overarching vision.

That got me thinking: Isn't creativity a broad, multi-faceted field? While for some creativity manifests itself in connecting invisible dots in the business world, for others it's about painting vivid canvases or composing melodies. The canvas and the boardroom may be worlds apart, but they share the common denominator of creative thinking.

Creativity is not limited to traditional artistic pursuits. It's about finding what ignites the passion within you and using that to push boundaries and explore unique paths. For some, it might be conjuring up culinary masterpieces; for others, it might be playing a guitar.