What drives creativity in the world’s most innovative companies such as Google, Nike, Apple and Microsoft? How is creativity and talent harnessed to lead these global businesses? Timo Kiuru, an internationally recognized creative director and public speaker, ventured on a mission to discover the answers to these questions. Timo reached out to numerous innovation experts with decades of experience in leading creative teams and companies, and asked them to share their stories. He captured their valuable insights and advice for this book. What turned out to be the common thread in all the conversations was their ability to see that something special in a person. It became clear that the essence of leadership is in the skill to nurture people’s individual growth. This book is about more than business: it’s about the experiences that make us who we are, the challenges that bring out the best in us. It helps us to see the connections between raw talent, creativity and business leadership. Because that’s how we turn potential into superpower. Timo Kiuru is a global creative director on a mission to change how creativity is seen in business. He travels the world to speak to professional audiences about innovation, leadership and change and writes books about creativity. Timo was recognized with the global 40 Under 40 industry award in Texas in 2016 and Speaker of the Year honorary award in 2019 in Helsinki. With this book, he wants to inspire people to seek more specialness everywhere. Don’t dance like no one is watching – dance how you want to, even if everyone is watching. Audiobook and e-book: © Laine Publishing & Word Audio Publishing

What drives creativity in the world’s most innovative companies such as Google, Nike, Apple and Microsoft? How is creativity and talent harnessed to lead these global businesses? Timo Kiuru, an internationally recognized creative director and public speaker, ventured on a mission to discover the answers to these questions. Timo reached out to numerous innovation experts with decades of experience in leading creative teams and companies, and asked them to share their stories. He captured their valuable insights and advice for this book. What turned out to be the common thread in all the conversations was their ability to see that something special in a person. It became clear that the essence of leadership is in the skill to nurture people’s individual growth. This book is about more than business: it’s about the experiences that make us who we are, the challenges that bring out the best in us. It helps us to see the connections between raw talent, creativity and business leadership. Because that’s how we turn potential into superpower. Timo Kiuru is a global creative director on a mission to change how creativity is seen in business. He travels the world to speak to professional audiences about innovation, leadership and change and writes books about creativity. Timo was recognized with the global 40 Under 40 industry award in Texas in 2016 and Speaker of the Year honorary award in 2019 in Helsinki. With this book, he wants to inspire people to seek more specialness everywhere. Don’t dance like no one is watching – dance how you want to, even if everyone is watching. Audiobook and e-book: © Laine Publishing & Word Audio Publishing

Miten maailman innovatiivisimpien organisaatioiden johtajat johtavat? Kuinka luovuutta ja lahjakkuutta vaalitaan sellaisissa yrityksissä kuten Google, Microsoft, Nike ja Apple? Timo Kiuru on luova johtaja ja puhuja, joka halusi löytää vastauksen näihin kysymyksiin. Hän haastatteli lukuisia kansainvälisiä huippuammattilaisia, joilla on vuosikymmenten kokemus luovien tiimien ja yritysten johtamisesta. Heidän tarinansa, oppinsa ja oivalluksensa Timo kokosi tähän kirjaan. Punaiseksi langaksi nousi havainto siitä, kuinka tärkeää on osata nähdä ihmisten erityisyys. Sitä johtajuus pohjimmiltaan onkin: yksilön potentiaalin löytämistä ja vaalimista. Sinussa on jotain erityistä – Tarinoita johtajaksi kasvamisesta ja kasvun johtamisesta on enemmän kuin pelkkä bisneskirja. Se on kirja niistä kokemuksista, jotka muovaavat ihmistä, ja haasteista, jotka tuovat esiin hänen parhaat puolensa. Se auttaa näkemään yhteyden lahjakkuuden, luovuuden ja johtajuuden välillä. Timo Kiuru on kansainvälisesti työskentelevä luova johtaja, jonka missiona on muuttaa yritysten suhdetta luovuuteen. Hän kirjoittaa kirjoja luovuudesta ja on puhunut ympäri maailmaa innovaatioista, johtajuudesta sekä muutoksesta. Timo palkittiin globaalilla 40 Under 40 -toimialapalkinnolla vuonna 2016 ja kunniamaininnalla Vuoden puhuja -gaalassa 2019. Timon mielestä erityisyyden näkeminen on lahja. Tämän kirjan avulla hän haluaa kannustaa ihmisiä etsimään sitä rohkeammin. Äänikirja & e-kirja: © Laine Publishing & Word Audio Publishing

What drives creativity in the world’s most innovative companies such as Google, Nike, Apple and Microsoft? How is creativity and talent harnessed to lead these global businesses? Timo Kiuru, an internationally recognized creative director and public speaker, ventured on a mission to discover the answers to these questions. Timo reached out to numerous innovation experts with decades of experience in leading creative teams and companies, and asked them to share their stories. He captured their valuable insights and advice for this book. What turned out to be the common thread in all the conversations was their ability to see that something special in a person. It became clear that the essence of leadership is in the skill to nurture people’s individual growth. This book is about more than business: it’s about the experiences that make us who we are, the challenges that bring out the best in us. It helps us to see the connections between raw talent, creativity and business leadership. Because that’s how we turn potential into superpower. Timo Kiuru is a global creative director on a mission to change how creativity is seen in business. He travels the world to speak to professional audiences about innovation, leadership and change and writes books about creativity. Timo was recognized with the global 40 Under 40 industry award in Texas in 2016 and Speaker of the Year honorary award in 2019 in Helsinki. With this book, he wants to inspire people to seek more specialness everywhere. Don’t dance like no one is watching – dance how you want to, even if everyone is watching. Audiobook and e-book: © Laine Publishing & Word Audio Publishing

What drives creativity in the world’s most innovative companies such as Google, Nike, Apple and Microsoft? How is creativity and talent harnessed to lead these global businesses? Timo Kiuru, an internationally recognized creative director and public speaker, ventured on a mission to discover the answers to these questions. Timo reached out to numerous innovation experts with decades of experience in leading creative teams and companies, and asked them to share their stories. He captured their valuable insights and advice for this book. What turned out to be the common thread in all the conversations was their ability to see that something special in a person. It became clear that the essence of leadership is in the skill to nurture people’s individual growth. This book is about more than business: it’s about the experiences that make us who we are, the challenges that bring out the best in us. It helps us to see the connections between raw talent, creativity and business leadership. Because that’s how we turn potential into superpower. Timo Kiuru is a global creative director on a mission to change how creativity is seen in business. He travels the world to speak to professional audiences about innovation, leadership and change and writes books about creativity. Timo was recognized with the global 40 Under 40 industry award in Texas in 2016 and Speaker of the Year honorary award in 2019 in Helsinki. With this book, he wants to inspire people to seek more specialness everywhere. Don’t dance like no one is watching – dance how you want to, even if everyone is watching. Audiobook and e-book: © Laine Publishing & Word Audio Publishing

Miten maailman innovatiivisimpien organisaatioiden johtajat johtavat? Kuinka luovuutta ja lahjakkuutta vaalitaan sellaisissa yrityksissä kuten Google, Microsoft, Nike ja Apple? Timo Kiuru on luova johtaja ja puhuja, joka halusi löytää vastauksen näihin kysymyksiin. Hän haastatteli lukuisia kansainvälisiä huippuammattilaisia, joilla on vuosikymmenten kokemus luovien tiimien ja yritysten johtamisesta. Heidän tarinansa, oppinsa ja oivalluksensa Timo kokosi tähän kirjaan. Punaiseksi langaksi nousi havainto siitä, kuinka tärkeää on osata nähdä ihmisten erityisyys. Sitä johtajuus pohjimmiltaan onkin: yksilön potentiaalin löytämistä ja vaalimista. Sinussa on jotain erityistä – Tarinoita johtajaksi kasvamisesta ja kasvun johtamisesta on enemmän kuin pelkkä bisneskirja. Se on kirja niistä kokemuksista, jotka muovaavat ihmistä, ja haasteista, jotka tuovat esiin hänen parhaat puolensa. Se auttaa näkemään yhteyden lahjakkuuden, luovuuden ja johtajuuden välillä. Timo Kiuru on kansainvälisesti työskentelevä luova johtaja, jonka missiona on muuttaa yritysten suhdetta luovuuteen. Hän kirjoittaa kirjoja luovuudesta ja on puhunut ympäri maailmaa innovaatioista, johtajuudesta sekä muutoksesta. Timo palkittiin globaalilla 40 Under 40 -toimialapalkinnolla vuonna 2016 ja kunniamaininnalla Vuoden puhuja -gaalassa 2019. Timon mielestä erityisyyden näkeminen on lahja. Tämän kirjan avulla hän haluaa kannustaa ihmisiä etsimään sitä rohkeammin. Äänikirja & e-kirja: © Laine Publishing & Word Audio Publishing