“The desire for everything to run smoothly is a false goal–it leads to measuring people by the mistakes they make rather than by their ability to solve problems.” EC But they work hard to uncover them, embrace the discomfort, and band together to solve them. Mentality at Pixar is that they will always have problems, many of them hidden. Problems are the rule, rather than the exception. See my notes below or Amazon for details and reviews. It starts with loosening your grip, accepting risk, trusting your people, and giving them space to do what they do best. Catmull also emphasizes the role of leadership in cultivating creativity. Instead of becoming attached to a single storyline or character, they seek out a deep truth at the core of the film–the guiding principle–and craft the story around that. Most notably, the team at Pixar embraces the years of ambiguity inherent to the creative process as a story evolves into its own. Catmull discusses the evolution of Pixar Animation, including the philosophies and strategies that have established them as creative force. One of the best modern examples of the impact that comes from harnessing creativity and building a culture where the creative process can thrive.
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