Creative new innovations are urgently needed in education and industry. Knowledge gained in industry related to creativity and innovation has potential value when applied in education, and likewise, knowledge gained in education has potential value when applied in industry. This book describes the value of creativity as a bridge between education and industry fostering new innovations. The book includes the following topics: sources of innovation, creative thinking tools, a problem solving process, a process for fostering a culture for creativity and innovation in an organization, teachings of Paul Torrance, renowned leader of creativity in education, and a diagnostic creative intervention-mediation process that integrates diagnostic teaching and mediation skills.

I was motivated to write this book because a proverbial wisdom that I quoted to my fourteen-year-old grandson impacted his thinking on how to stay out of future trouble in school. This book describes 40 wisdoms expressed by timeless proverbs, short sayings that are of value in how we think about four aspects of life: the way we behave; actions we take; insights we have; and general thoughts. Examples of proverbial wisdoms that are highlighted in the book include: do unto others as you would have other do unto you; action speaks louder than words; positive thinking aids all endeavors; and it takes two to tango. The book describes the meaning of each proverbial wisdom, origin, and examples illustrating practical value. Overall, the book is organized in a way for people of all ages to think about the many aspects of everyday life.