Power Skills Periodical
A professional newsletter that delivers expert insights and practical tips on innovation, creative problem solving, confident communication, and much more — tailored to modern leaders and creative professionals.
Change is not the enemy. It’s the doorway.
I keep coming back to that story about Franz Kafka and the little girl who lost her doll.
Instead of telling her to “move on,” he wrote letters from the doll, describing its travels. And when he finally gave her a new doll, the last note read:
“Everything you love will probably be lost. But in t...
by The School of Creativity and Innovation, steve diasio —
Jan 28, 2026
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A Season of Civic Creativity
The last few weeks have been nothing short of transformational.
It was a season of deep listening, bold imagination, and creative collaboration across our city and beyond. It’s humbling to be around so many talented people and have such a supportive community. I am eternally grateful to each one ...
Nov 05, 2025
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Reconnecting and Reimagining Together
Every journey has moments of pause and then the leap forward.
Our community is at a leap forward moment.
It’s been some months since our last newsletter, but the pause was purposeful.
Along the way, there have been adventures, creative resets, community building, and milestones that reflect the m...
Sep 17, 2025
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🎙️ A Must-Listen for Anyone Who Wants to Strengthen Their Creativity Muscle
I had the pleasure of joining Talkin’ St. Pete to dive deep into creativity, innovation, and the powerful ways we can all level up our thinking. We talked about breaking the myth of creative genius, how to train creativity like a muscle, and why St. Pete has been a hub for groundbreaking ideas—l...
Feb 27, 2025
New Thoughts: Driving Social Media Engagement Through the Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback
I've been in Japan for the ISPIM Innovation Conference and have been tremendously inspired by the people and ideas shared here. This is one of my recent reflections that I thought you might find insightful.
Hey friend,
In today’s digital-first world, thought leadership isn’t built in a vacuum—it...
Dec 10, 2024
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