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Barnet Bain

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Creativity has always been important for artists, inventors, scientists and innovators. Why do you believe it is now critical for everyone to thrive today?
Some people believe they are just not creative, but you say everyone is. Why?
In your new book, “The Book of Doing and Being,” you describe creativity as a skill set. What are the main ingredients?
You have been conducting creativity workshops for many years. How do you teach people to become more creative?
What is the key to unlocking creativity for people who have little experience in this area?
Children are naturally creative, but somewhere between kindergarten and college a lot of people lose their creative spark. Why is this?
What are the “hand-me-down” messages people get from society, culture and education that discourage them from pursuing creativity?
Education in creativity is widely undervalued as arts programs are cut from schools at a time when imaginative skills are most needed. What will it take to change this conundrum?
Among your many film credits is a new film coming in 2016, “Milton’s Secret,” a family drama based on the book by Eckhart Tolle and Robert S. Friedman starring Donald Sutherland. How have you been creatively inspired as director, co-producer and a screenwriter on this project?
A poll of Fast Company's Most Creative People in Business found that 73% believe creativity can be learned. What are some of the creative skills you teach business leaders?
In your work as a motion picture producer, director and writer, you have worked with some of Hollywood’s most creative artists and leaders. What do they have in common when it comes to transforming creative vision into reality?
You are known for your creative film projects including producing the Oscar-winning “What Dreams May Come” starring Robin Williams. He gave you something that embodied his creative outlook. Could you share what it was?
You are the father of a 27-year-old daughter. What is the main message parents need to convey to their kids to encourage them to be creative?
You say parents should empower kids to create “hand-made” lives. What do you mean?
How can creativity help people achieve greater intimacy with their partners and improve our relationships?
You say that making a breakthrough in one area of life such as work, finances or relationships spurs other creative connections. Why is this?
What are some of the hacks you outline in your book to help people get their creative juices flowing?
In your book you offer a “Creativity Quotient Quiz” people can take to gauge their creativity. Where can people take this quiz online?

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