Dr. David Gonzalez – Creativity & Organizational Culture
From Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents by Kim Marie McKernan
February 26, 2025 · 27 min · Season 3 · Episode 47
About this episode
Dr. David Gonzalez discusses the intersection of creativity and organizational culture, offering strategies for fostering innovation and engagement.
The 47th episode features Dr. David Gonzalez , a global expert in talent management, cultural strategy, and leadership development. David is known for blending creativity with actionable business strategies and has worked with the Center for Creative Leadership, groundbreaking startups, and multi-national corporations. David holds a Ph.D. in Human Performance Improvement and a Master's in Creative Studies from the Center for Applied Imagination. What You'll Learn in This Episode Listeners will discover practical strategies for fostering creativity in both personal and professional contexts. David shares actionable insights on cultivating a creative mindset, building employee engagement, and overcoming barriers to innovation. He examines the role of culture in encouraging bold ideas and shares strategies for helping children lead creative lives. David’s Book Recommendation David recommended Jordan Peterson's " 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos " to help us "untangle the entanglement we all experience at different points in our lives, which limits our vision, creativity, and possibilities." Tune in for a deep dive into deliberate creativity, the impact of organizational…
People in this episode
Host: Kim Marie McKernan
Guest: Dr. David Gonzalez
Topics covered
- creativity
- organizational culture
- leadership development
- employee engagement
- innovation
- AI and human ingenuity
Keywords
- creativity
- organizational culture
- leadership
- innovation
- employee engagement
- AI
- human performance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Center for Creative Leadership, Center for Applied Imagination
Books & works: 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
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