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The Creativity Algorithm

The Creativity Algorithm

By Joe Swope

Helping sales teams increase sales by having good ideas more often.
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Episode 56 - Dirty Sticks

The Creativity AlgorithmApr 22, 2024

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Episode 56 - Dirty Sticks

Episode 56 - Dirty Sticks

Apr 22, 202412:18
Episode 55- Dirty Sticks

Episode 55- Dirty Sticks

Apr 08, 202412:18
Episode 54 - A Hero's Entrance

Episode 54 - A Hero's Entrance

There are tons of motivational videos. You know the ones, with inspirational music with clips of fit athletes sweating through adversity to attain their goals. Why aren't there any motivational videos for thinking or mental work?

For more information on how to help yourself and people in your organization learn how to access solutions more regularly, please go to:

Website: joeswope-publicspeaker.com

Youtube: youtube.com/@joeswope-publicspeaker

Blog: https://creativityalgorithm.wordpress.com/

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joe-swope-speaker

Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joseph-Swope/author/B003BFRGSK?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true 

References

Beaty, R. E., & Kenett, Y. N. (2023, March). Associative Thinking At The Core of Creativity. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 10(10).

Clear, J. (2018). Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. Penguin Publishing Group.



Mar 25, 202409:43
Episode 53 - Writing a Letter

Episode 53 - Writing a Letter

Mar 11, 202411:06
Episode 51 - Word Games

Episode 51 - Word Games

Feb 12, 202415:37
Episode 50 - Tomato Cage

Episode 50 - Tomato Cage

Jan 29, 202413:49
Episode 48 - Teenage Wine

Episode 48 - Teenage Wine

Jan 08, 202413:03
Episode 25 - Muscular Bag of Acid

Episode 25 - Muscular Bag of Acid

Why do we still get nervous even if we don't want to? Shouldn't we be able to control what we want to feel? What about psychologists, can they overcome anxiety if they help others?

For more information on how to help yourself and people in your organization learn how to access solutions more regularly, please go to:

Website: joeswope-publicspeaker.com

Youtube: youtube.com/@joeswope-publicspeaker

Blog: creativityalgorithm.wordpress.com

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joe-swope-speaker


References

Navarro, J. (2016, June 7). Is Your Stomach the Size of Your Fist? A Scientific Answer. Health Excellence - Health Excellence. Retrieved February 4, 2023, from https://www.healthexcellence.net/stomach-size-fist/

Sullivan, J. (2021, December 29). Know Your Brain: The Amygdala — Unlocking Your Reptilian Brain. "Brain World" magazine. Retrieved February 4, 2023, from https://brainworldmagazine.com/know-your-brain-the-amygdala-unlocking-the-reptilian-brain/

Verghis, P. (2016, July 29). Direct the Rider, Motivate the Elephant, and Shape the Path. HDI. Retrieved February 4, 2023, from https://www.thinkhdi.com/library/supportworld/2016/direct-the-rider-motivate-the-elephant-shape-the-path.aspx

Haidt, Jonathan. The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion. New York: Pantheon Books, 2012.



Jan 04, 202415:45
Episode 23 - Conversation with David McCartney

Episode 23 - Conversation with David McCartney

A great conversation with author and poet, David McCartney who makes time to meditate to keep in touch with his creative side. Check out David's work: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-J-McCartney/author/B09LVTF115?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Jan 04, 202424:58
Episode 47 - Bad Cut of Meat

Episode 47 - Bad Cut of Meat

Do meals that take the longest to prepare generally taste better? Is it the same with idea formation? Are ideas that take longer generally better?

For more information on how to help yourself and people in your organization learn how to access solutions more regularly, please go to:

Website: joeswope-publicspeaker.com

Youtube: youtube.com/@joeswope-publicspeaker

Blog: creativityalgorithm.wordpress.com

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joe-swope-speaker

Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joseph-Swope/author/B003BFRGSK?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true 

References

Development of the periodic table. (n.d.). The Royal Society of Chemistry. Retrieved May 30, 2023, from https://www.rsc.org/periodic-table/history/about

Hunt, M. (2007). The Story of Psychology. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.


No, Aristotle Didn't Write “A Whole is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts”. (2018, July 6). SENTENTIAE ANTIQUAE. Retrieved May 30, 2023, from https://sententiaeantiquae.com/2018/07/06/no-aristotle-didnt-write-a-whole-is-greater-than-the-sum-of-its-parts/

Jan 01, 202411:15
Episode 44 - Telescope vs Microscope

Episode 44 - Telescope vs Microscope

Dec 12, 202311:25
Episode 43 - Preaching and Confessions

Episode 43 - Preaching and Confessions

Dec 03, 202313:28
Episode 42 - Where is my D^&M Power Cord

Episode 42 - Where is my D^&M Power Cord

Nov 27, 202318:01
Episode 39 - Musical Norms

Episode 39 - Musical Norms

Nov 06, 202319:07
Episode 37 - Conversation with Jim MacPhee

Episode 37 - Conversation with Jim MacPhee

Oct 23, 202333:44
Episode 36 - Worst Superhero Ever

Episode 36 - Worst Superhero Ever

Would it be "Standing Still Man?" How about "Boring Woman?" Watch this episode to see what kind of a superpower having a good idea is. For more information on how to help yourself and people in your organization learn how to access solutions more regularly, please go to: Website: joeswope-publicspeaker.com Youtube: youtube.com/@joeswope-publicspeaker Blog: https://creativityalgorithm.wordpress.com/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joe-swope-speaker Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joseph-Swope/author/B003BFRGSK?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true


References

Lister, C., Salunkhe, S., O'Keefe, M., Payne, H., & Edmonds, T. (2021). Cultural Wellbeing Index: A Dynamic Cultural Analytics Process for Measuring and Managing Organizational Inclusion as an Antecedent Condition of Employee Wellbeing and Innovation Capacity. Journal of Organizational Psychology, 21(4), 21-40.

Mental Health and Stress in the Workplace. (2018, July 3). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved January 28, 2023, from https://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/tools-resources/pdfs/WHRC-Mental-Health-and-Stress-in-the-Workplac-Issue-Brief-H.pdf

Novotney, A. (2022, October 21). Why mental health needs to be a top priority in the workplace. American Psychological Association. Retrieved January 28, 2023, from https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2022/surgeon-general-workplace-well-being




Oct 16, 202314:06
Episode 34 - Bigger Batteries

Episode 34 - Bigger Batteries

Oct 02, 202317:09
Episode 34 - Bigger Batteries

Episode 34 - Bigger Batteries

Oct 01, 202317:02
Episode 30 - Impatient CEO's

Episode 30 - Impatient CEO's

Like a lot in life success in business and having good ideas more often depends on playing the long game. Some things shouldn't be rushed.


References

For more information on how to help yourself and people in your organization learn how to access solutions more regularly, please go to:

Website: joeswope-publicspeaker.com

Youtube: youtube.com/@joeswope-publicspeaker

Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-swope

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joe-swope-speaker

Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joseph-Swope/author/B003BFRGSK?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true 

References

Richards, R. (2010). Everyday Creativity. In The Cambridge Handbook of Creativity (pp. 189-215). Cambridge University Press.

Thompson, D. (2011, March 22). Should You Give Money to Homeless People? The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2011/03/should-you-give-money-to-homeless-people/72820/



Sep 04, 202319:18
Episode 29 - Bowling Balls and Blankets

Episode 29 - Bowling Balls and Blankets

What is the heaviest thing in your mind? Anxiety, your to-do list? What if it was the creative part of your mind?

Aug 28, 202314:03
Episode 27 - Day Dreaming in Class

Episode 27 - Day Dreaming in Class

What if I said daydreaming is the source of everything that is possible? Agree? Disagree? Have a listen and find out why you should encourage daydreaming at work.

Aug 14, 202313:45
Episode 26 - Is D.W.I. Unsafe?

Episode 26 - Is D.W.I. Unsafe?

When we need a solution or good idea should we just hop in the car and drive a familiar route? How long can you concentrate without being distracted?

Aug 07, 202318:32
Episode 25 - Out of Shape Personal Trainer

Episode 25 - Out of Shape Personal Trainer

Should you take advice from others? What are their qualifications? This episode keeps it real with skepticism about learning how to have good ideas from someone who doesn't know your life, your mind, and your needs.

Jul 31, 202312:36
Episode 24 - Conversation with hypnotherapist Mark Tyrrell

Episode 24 - Conversation with hypnotherapist Mark Tyrrell

A great conversation between Joe and Mark where Mark discusses not only how he comes up with his ideas for hypnosis imagery, but also how our subconscious minds use that imagery.

Jul 24, 202337:52
Episode 22 - Conversation with Sarah Wassner Flynn

Episode 22 - Conversation with Sarah Wassner Flynn

Jul 10, 202334:13
Episode 21 - Conversation with Todd Dilbeck, Performance Psychologist

Episode 21 - Conversation with Todd Dilbeck, Performance Psychologist

Joe and Todd Dilbeck talk about barriers, why failure should not be feared, and how to get into the zone.

To get in contact with Todd Dilbeck, please visit:

https://sportpsycoach.com/

https://twitter.com/SportPsyCoach

https://www.instagram.com/psycoach.spc/

https://www.facebook.com/sportpsycoach

Jul 03, 202338:31
Episode 20 - Thinking with Muscles

Episode 20 - Thinking with Muscles

While muscle memory might not be a real thing (your muscle fibers can't store cognitive information), working with your muscles often lets your mind wander.

Jun 26, 202315:46
Episode 19 - How Many Numbers are There?

Episode 19 - How Many Numbers are There?

Our number system is a quirky thing. We have irrational numbers, imaginary numbers, and no one even knows how many there are. Yet, we use it to count important things. Can we use such a system to count ideas?

Jun 19, 202308:38
Episode 18 - Comfortable Doing Nothing

Episode 18 - Comfortable Doing Nothing

Is it actually possible to do nothing? Would that be so bad? In our overschedule, must-be-productive world, we often are too busy to have good ideas.

Jun 12, 202309:33
Episode 17 - Conversation with Courtney Purdue, screenwriter

Episode 17 - Conversation with Courtney Purdue, screenwriter

Joe Swope talks to screenwriter Courtney Purdue about good ideas, the creative process, and the writers' strike.

Jun 05, 202328:29
Episode 16 - Building Robots

Episode 16 - Building Robots

Why haven't you (or anyone) built a time machine yet? The answer might be in another question. How much do you know about time travel?

May 29, 202315:46
Episode 14 - Academic Definition 2

Episode 14 - Academic Definition 2

To run a business, the manager or owner needs to know the numbers. Everything should be counted! Should that include good ideas?

May 15, 202316:15
Episode 13 - Train Yourself

Episode 13 - Train Yourself

You don't have a brain. You ARE a brain. So, all self-improvement really means brain improvement. Listen to get an idea about how to do that.

May 08, 202310:31
Episode 12 - Big C and Little C

Episode 12 - Big C and Little C

How should managers foster creativity? Is a new color that no one else can see a good idea? It is original but is it useful?

May 01, 202316:14
Episode 11 - What came first?

Episode 11 - What came first?

Does relation allow for good ideas or does the chemical release of endorphins and serotonin allow that comes with a good idea allow for relaxation? Listen to find out.

Apr 24, 202318:44
Episode 10 - Plant Another Garden

Episode 10 - Plant Another Garden

No matter how much you might want a plant to bloom, you can't rush it. After a certain point, no amount of fertilizing or watering is going to speed it up. It is the same for having good ideas. After you plant the seeds, you have to leave it alone. What should you do while you're waiting? The title says it all.

Apr 17, 202314:58
Episode 9 - Academic Definition 1 - Does everything have a category?

Episode 9 - Academic Definition 1 - Does everything have a category?

Defining creativity is very difficult. Right now, there is not a perfect definition. But there are a few things that the leading researchers agree on. Listen to this episode to find out two of them.

Apr 10, 202313:01
Episode 8 - Attempting to Define Creativity

Episode 8 - Attempting to Define Creativity

Apr 03, 202315:51
Episode 7 - Push The Puppy Away

Episode 7 - Push The Puppy Away

Joe Swope talks about why you should not iron your clothes with a puppy. As good as that advice is, the more important part of this episode revolves around how to have good ideas more often.

Mar 27, 202316:51
Episode 6 Alpha Dog vs Alpha State

Episode 6 Alpha Dog vs Alpha State

Being a top dog means hard work, overcoming your obstacles, and being relentless in your drive. Being in an alpha state is quite different. It is more than just being relaxed. It is being in the zone and experiencing the "flow state."

References

Mikicin, M. (2016). STATE OF MIND AS A SUBJECTIVE MENTAL SENSATION RESULTS FROM OBJECTIVE BRAIN ACTIVITY FOLLOWING NEUROFEEDBACK-EEG AND RELAXATION TRAININGS. Acta Neuropsychologica, 14(1), 17-33. Ebsco. 10.5604/17307503.1201711

Mar 20, 202310:37
What's the point of relaxing?

What's the point of relaxing?

Maybe we shouldn't think of point as a purpose, but as a location.  Listen to find out. 

joeswope-publicspeaker.com

Mar 13, 202308:19
Unscrewing a Nail

Unscrewing a Nail

Dr. Swope talks about how having the right tools is necessary but difficult when exploring how good ideas come to be.  Oh, and their might be some bad advice regarding home repair and plumbing

Mar 06, 202311:48
Don't Chase Puppies

Don't Chase Puppies

Joe Swope discusses how to work with your unconscious to invite good ideas to visit more often. 

Feb 27, 202310:12
Episode 2 - Sculpt the Mind

Episode 2 - Sculpt the Mind

Dr. Swope discusses the process for inviting good ideas. And, maybe a new way to eat soup.

The podcast series is designed to help people in business have good ideas more often. The arrival of good ideas follows a pattern. By learning the pattern, people can have good ideas more often.  Innovation and improvement start with good ideas. 

For more information, please visit www.joeswope-publicspeaker.com

Feb 20, 202310:45
Introduction to The Creativity Algorithm

Introduction to The Creativity Algorithm

Joe Swope introduces the idea that good ideas aren't necessarily random.  They happen when the mind is in a certain state.  This first episode just scratches the surface of how to have good ideas more often.

To Contact Joe, please visit: joeswope-publicspeaker.com

References

Dormhoff, G. W., & Fox, K. C.R. (2015, May). Dreaming and the default network: A review, synthesis, and counterintuitive research proposal. Consciousness and Cognition, 33, 342-355. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.concog.2015.01.019

Ince, R., Seda Adanir, S., & Sevmez, F. (2020). ümeysa. Child's Nervous System volume, 37, 2723-2724. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-020-04564-z

Norsworthy, C., Jackson, B., & Dimmock, J. (2021). Advancing our understanding of psychological flow: A scoping review of conceptualizations, measurements, and applications. Psychological Bulletin,, 147(8), 806-827. APA PsycArticles. http://dx.doi.org.ezproxy.umgc.edu/10.1037/bul0000337

Sophism Definition & Meaning. (n.d.). Dictionary.com. Retrieved December 17, 2022, from https://www.dictionary.com/browse/sophism

Feb 13, 202318:29