"Amy Climer has written a wonderful book! She shows you how to be deliberate with your creativity. You'll learn a set of everyday practices that lead to consistent, successful creativity-for both you and your team."
Keith Sawyer, professor, creativity researcher, and bestselling author of Zig Zag and Group Genius
"As someone who's spent years helping leaders build powerful, resilient teams, I know that true creativity isn't a gift-it's a skill you can teach and a culture you can foster. Deliberate Creative Teams is a powerful hands-on guide that demystifies creativity in a way that every team can understand and apply. This isn't about one-off brainstorming; it's a road map for consistently nurturing innovation and tapping into each team member's potential. Amy Climer combines her expertise and personal experience to show leaders exactly how to build an environment where creativity and collaboration drive results that matter. If you want your team to solve problems and transform challenges into breakthrough moments, this is the book to read."
Anton J. Gunn, CEO of 937 Strategy Group
"When I wanted to equip my marketing team with tools to help them grow their creative thinking to greater heights, I called Dr. Amy Climer. Her book delivers research-based strategies and tangible methods that are difference-makers. I recommend it for all leaders seeking innovation."
Robert Gottlieb, president of marketing, Fox Sports
"Dr. Amy Climer's Deliberate Creative Teams is an inspiring, practical guide for building creativity and innovation within teams. Packed with stories, research, and tools, this book is a valuable addition to any leader's tool kit!"
Jean Anderson, librarian and consulting services coordinator, South Central Library System
"Deliberate Creative Teams is a must-read for managers, leaders, and anyone working with teams who wants to foster creative collaboration and connection. The Deliberate Creative Team system is a clear, powerful framework that provides the tools and strategies leaders need to help their teams thrive. Dr. Amy Climer presents relatable examples and actionable strategies for anyone looking to lead innovative teams. This book will absolutely find a place on my shelf of go-to creativity resources!"
Dr. Amy Whitney, director of Center for Innovation, University of North Dakota