by Carlo Cuesta | Oct 19, 2025 | Collaboration, Creativity and Innovation
We define creative tension as the space between our greatest opportunity and our greatest challenge. It’s not just a stretch or a gap—it’s the living edge of change. The zone where possibility hasn’t yet hardened into certainty, and where the work of transformation is...
by Carlo Cuesta | Sep 23, 2025 | Collaboration, Creativity and Innovation
Shared creativity can move us from scarcity to abundance. Here’s how: 1. Seeing Together: Oxygen Over Urgency When organizations face pressure, the reflex is to act quickly. But fast decisions made in narrow frames often reinforce the very problems we’re trying to...
by Carlo Cuesta | Sep 11, 2025 | Creativity and Innovation, Uncategorized
If you’ve ever stared at a spreadsheet wondering how your organization was going to stay afloat, you’re not alone. Many of us have faced the spiral of doubt: What can we cut? Who can we ask for help? Will this be the moment that breaks us? Scarcity is real. But it’s...
by Carlo Cuesta | Apr 2, 2025 | Collaboration, Creativity and Innovation, Innovation
“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” – Winston Churchill The Buddhist parable of the second arrow teaches a profound lesson about how we as leaders respond to adversity. According to the story, when we experience a painful event—let’s...
by Carlo Cuesta | Aug 22, 2024 | blog, Creativity and Innovation
by Carlo Cuesta When an actor walks on stage, we may think that their reflex is to perform. But after years of working in the theater, I know that’s not quite right. An actor’s natural reflex, due to many hours of training and rehearsal, is to listen. Next time you...
by danagillespie | Aug 12, 2024 | blog, Creativity and Innovation, Innovation
by Carlo Cuesta In the social sector, our work is driven by our mission, vision, and values. These are important touchstones that we feature prominently on our web pages and in our grant proposals. Some of us boldly paint them on the office wall for all to see and be...
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