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Nir contributes regularly to Psychology Today and Forbes, sharing the research, stories, and frameworks behind his work with millions of readers worldwide.

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Yahoo UK Life — The Meeting Is Killing Your Company's Creativity
July 2026 · Yahoo UK Life
Nir Featured in Yahoo UK Life

Yahoo UK Life features Nir's piece on how meetings are quietly killing workplace creativity — and the practical fixes leaders can implement immediately to turn that around.

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Yahoo Finance — Creativity Doesn't Break Compliance, It Works Inside It
July 2026 · Yahoo Finance
Creativity Doesn't Break Compliance — It Works Inside It

Yahoo Finance features Nir's counterintuitive take on creativity and compliance — showing why the two aren't opposites and how the most innovative organizations use creative thinking within regulatory boundaries.

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Creativity Doesn't Break Compliance, It Works Inside It — Forbes
July 7, 2026 · Forbes
Creativity Doesn't Break Compliance — It Works Inside It

In highly regulated industries, creativity is often seen as a risk. Nir challenges that assumption — making the case that creative thinking is actually the most powerful tool for navigating complex compliance environments.

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Forbes Latin America — Creativity Is No Longer a Luxury at Work
June 2026 · Forbes Latin America
Forbes Latin America: 3 Reasons Creativity Is No Longer a Luxury at Work

Nir's work reaches a new global audience as Forbes Latin America publishes his piece on why creativity is now a business necessity for organizations competing in today's market.

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Boston Public Library Top Audiobook Picks 2026 — The Solution Mindset by Nir Bashan
June 2026 · Boston Public Library
Nir Bashan's Book Makes Boston Public Library's Top Audiobook Picks of 2026

The Solution Mindset has been selected as one of Boston Public Library's top audiobook picks of 2026 — a recognition of its impact on readers looking to unlock creative problem solving in their lives and careers.

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Yahoo Finance — Creativity Isn't a Spark, It's a System
June 2026 · Yahoo Finance
Creativity Isn't a Spark, It's a System

Yahoo Finance features Nir's latest piece challenging the myth that creativity is a random flash of inspiration — and making the case that it is a repeatable, learnable system any business can build.

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The Loneliness Epidemic at Work — Psychology Today
June 2026 · Psychology Today
The Loneliness Epidemic at Work

Workplace loneliness is at an all-time high — and it's quietly killing creativity and collaboration. Nir explores the root causes and shares practical ways leaders can rebuild genuine human connection at work.

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The Meeting Is Killing Your Company's Creativity — Here's the Fix
June 9, 2026 · Forbes
The Meeting Is Killing Your Company's Creativity — Here's the Fix

Meetings have become one of the biggest creativity killers in modern business. Nir breaks down why and shares practical fixes to turn your meetings into engines of innovation.

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Creative Problem Solving in the Age of AI — Marketer of the Day Podcast
June 12, 2026 · Marketer of the Day Podcast
Creative Problem Solving in the Age of AI — Marketer of the Day

Nir joins Robert Plank to discuss why creativity is the last true competitive advantage in the age of AI and how businesses can use it as a practical growth tool.

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Why Creativity Is The Only Competitive Advantage Left In The Age Of AI
May 26, 2026 · Forbes
Why Creativity Is The Only Competitive Advantage Left In The Age Of AI

AI has become the great equalizer — everyone has access to the same tools. Nir breaks down why creativity is now the only true competitive advantage left and how to develop it.

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The Most Dangerous Phrase at Work
May 12, 2026 · Forbes
The Most Dangerous Phrase at Work: "Let's Circle Back"

The phrase "let's circle back" has become one of the most costly habits in workplace culture — masking avoidance as productivity. Nir breaks down how creative problem solving can replace delay with decisive, confident action.

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3 Ways to Defeat Our Own Worst Enemy at Work
May 2026 · Psychology Today
3 Ways to Defeat Our Own Worst Enemy at Work

The biggest obstacle at work is often internal. Nir explores how self-sabotage shows up in creative thinking and shares three practical strategies to overcome it and unlock your best work.

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The Engagement Crisis at Work
May 5, 2026 · Forbes
The Engagement Crisis at Work

Employee engagement is at record lows — but it doesn't have to be. Nir shares three actionable ways leaders can reignite creativity and motivation across their teams.

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Creativity as a Business Tool - The Keynote Curators Podcast
May 2026 · The Keynote Curators Podcast
Creativity as a Business Tool — The Keynote Curators Podcast

Nir joins The Keynote Curators to discuss how creativity isn't just a soft skill — it's one of the most powerful and measurable business tools available to leaders today.

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Our Love Affair With Data Is Tragic
April 28, 2026
Our Love Affair With Data Is Tragic

When numbers become the only lens, hidden blind spots form and innovation quietly stalls. Nir explores what organizations lose when data becomes doctrine over creativity.

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The Independent Minds Podcast
April 28, 2026
The Independent Minds Podcast

Nir sits down with The Independent Minds Podcast to explore the intersection of creativity, leadership, and innovation in today's rapidly changing workplace.

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Why Making Friends as an Adult Is So Hard
April 27, 2026
Why Making Friends as an Adult Is So Hard

The science of adult friendship reveals surprising parallels with creative thinking. Nir unpacks why connection becomes harder as we age and what we can do about it.

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How to Make Friends as an Adult
April 21, 2026
How to Make Friends as an Adult

Building meaningful relationships as an adult requires the same creative courage we bring to solving problems at work. Nir shares practical steps to make it happen.

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How To Show Your Value In The Age Of AI
April 18, 2026
How To Show Your Value In The Age Of AI

As AI reshapes every industry, human creativity has never been more valuable. Nir breaks down exactly how professionals can demonstrate their irreplaceable worth right now.

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Change This.
April 16, 2026
Change This.

A bold challenge to the habits and mindsets holding teams back. Nir lays out the single most important shift leaders can make to unlock lasting creative performance.

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AI Won't Save Your Company: Human Creativity Will
April 7, 2026
AI Won't Save Your Company: Human Creativity Will

Technology is only as powerful as the humans behind it. Nir makes the case for why creative problem solving — not AI alone — is the real driver of organizational success.

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