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Olivia Fox Cabane is an author and speaker known for her work on charisma and leadership development. Judah Pollack is a writer and consultant specializing in creativity and organizational innovation.

Known for: The Net and the Butterfly: The Art and Practice of Breakthrough Thinking

Books by Olivia Fox Cabane and Judah Pollack

The Net and the Butterfly: The Art and Practice of Breakthrough Thinking

The Net and the Butterfly: The Art and Practice of Breakthrough Thinking

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This book explores how individuals and teams can cultivate breakthrough thinking by combining creativity, focus, and strategic insight. Drawing on neuroscience and psychology, the authors present practical methods to capture fleeting ideas—the 'butterflies'—and weave them into innovative solutions—the 'net.' It offers exercises and frameworks to enhance creative productivity and problem-solving in professional and personal contexts.

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The Brain’s Dance: Creativity Between Networks

Every breakthrough begins inside your brain, in the subtle interplay of two networks that rarely speak the same language. The *default mode network* (DMN) is your inner wanderer, active when you daydream, imagine, or doze into reverie. It’s the source of surprising associations—a neurological playgr...

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Creating the Conditions for Breakthroughs

Breakthroughs bloom in certain conditions: openness, curiosity, relaxation, and trust in uncertainty. In our rush for results, these states are often neglected. Yet every genuine insight demands breathing space—the mental equivalent of a fertile field waiting for seeds. The relaxed state isn’t me...

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About Olivia Fox Cabane and Judah Pollack

Olivia Fox Cabane is an author and speaker known for her work on charisma and leadership development. Judah Pollack is a writer and consultant specializing in creativity and organizational innovation. Together, they combine expertise in psychology, neuroscience, and leadership to help readers unlock...

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Olivia Fox Cabane is an author and speaker known for her work on charisma and leadership development. Judah Pollack is a writer and consultant specializing in creativity and organizational innovation. Together, they combine expertise in psychology, neuroscience, and leadership to help readers unlock their creative potential.

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