E17: Deliberate Creative Teams with Amy Climer, PhD

Written By Heather Hodges

Creativity isn’t a happy accident—it’s a skill that teams can develop with intention. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Amy Climer, a leading expert in team creativity and innovation. With clients like the Mayo Clinic and Stanford University, Amy teaches leaders how to deliberately cultivate the conditions that unlock breakthrough ideas.

Amy is the author of Deliberate Creative Teams: How to Lead for Innovative Results and host of The Deliberate Creative Podcast. In our conversation, she breaks down the difference between creativity and innovation, debunks the myth that only some people are creative, and shares practical strategies that help teams innovate on demand.

We explore:

  • The core elements required for team creativity

  • What leaders often get wrong about innovation

  • Why creativity is hard—and how to make it easier

  • A simple mindset shift to help you reclaim your creative confidence

Whether you’re leading a team or just trying to think differently, this episode offers a powerful framework for building creative capacity on purpose—and with purpose.

To connect with Dr. Amy Climer go to www.climerconsulting.com

Heather Hodges
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