Thought Essays

On the audacity to work from home

How WFH culture affects autonomy and creative output.

Jan 9 • Rachel O'Brien

Twelve primers for a nonlinear year

Sharpen your creativity, perception, and momentum for opportunity.

Dec 31, 2025 • Rachel O'Brien

A festive space where ideas play

On creativity, generosity, and the quiet magic of the season.

Dec 18, 2025 • Rachel O'Brien

Introversion was a personality disorder until ten years ago.

And Western cultural attitudes are still catching up.

Dec 11, 2025 • Rachel O'Brien

Building cities that aren’t boring

And the awkward adolescence of second-tier cities.

Dec 4, 2025 • Rachel O'Brien

Is your story killing shareholder value?

How to strengthen employee engagement through your company narrative.

Nov 27, 2025 • Rachel O'Brien and Des Kennedy

Your holiday gift list, by Ideas Economy

Tools to ignite a bold imagination.

Nov 6, 2025 • Rachel O'Brien

Build your inner creativity library

Plus, some criticisms on the advice to “just start”.

Oct 30, 2025 • Rachel O'Brien

What if your weaknesses are your strengths?

Or, at least, misplaced, dormant, and in need of recontextualising.

Oct 23, 2025 • Rachel O'Brien

The Value-Invisibility Paradox

Your biggest innovation is hiding in plain sight.

Oct 9, 2025 • Rachel O'Brien

How wealth-advantaged are you, really?

Let’s debunk the self-made success.

Sep 25, 2025 • Rachel O'Brien

Caged lions don’t create futures

How environments influence value creation more than individual character.

Sep 17, 2025 • Rachel O'Brien

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