Two Weeks, One Bender, Zero Creativity

Ah, yes... I can feel your anger at being declined, but calling me across five different apps will not grant you the power you seek. How terribly unimaginative... your lack of creativity will be your undoing. Good, good... let the hate flow through you, but before you strike me down... here are this week's drinks: Deb: Dried Hibiscus Green Tea with Honey & Lemon Shannon: Homemade Strawberry Lemonade with Vodka Snag the recipes on our website In this episode, Shannon and Deborah dig into why organizations claim innovation and creativity are core pillars, but actively build environments that kill them. Inspired by an Inc. article, they break down why leadership actually wants confirmation bias and compliance over fresh thinking, why middle management lets good ideas die on the "metaphorical flagpole," and why treating failure like a disaster stops employees from taking creative risks. Plus, tipsy tips for keeping your creative spark alive: document your ideas on a personal device, use AI to check employee handbooks for rights-grab clauses, test ideas under the radar with trusted peers, and remember — if your company won't build on your innovation, take it to your next gig or turn it into a side hustle. Resources: Inc: Most Leaders Say They Want Innovation. These 5 Habits Are Killing It Drinks After Work Substack Hire Learning Rebels: When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more. Hire ICU Learning: ICULearning.org Hosts: Shannon Tipton & Deborah Harris Podcast Produced by: Obsidian Productions