Special Edition - Creativity In The Workplace with Mary Messner

In this special edition of The Corporate Couch, I welcome back the insightful and inspiring Mary Messner, who first joined us on October 2, 2023, to discuss her remarkable career. Today, we dive deep into a topic close to our hearts: workplace creativity.

Mary, founder of Highline Creative Group, shares her expanded definition of creativity—beyond the arts and crafts—to include innovative thinking, bold problem-solving, and fostering emotional connections within teams. Drawing on her 14-year tenure at Cerner Corporation (now Oracle) and her current work in keynote speaking and workshops, Mary illustrates how creativity fuels growth, drives employee satisfaction, and helps companies tackle their biggest challenges.

We also explore how creativity can transform workplace culture, enhance engagement, and even improve employee retention. Plus, Mary teases exciting details about her new workshop designed to help businesses embed creativity into their DNA.

Don’t miss this engaging conversation packed with actionable insights, personal anecdotes, and even a bit of humor (including a fun challenge involving Mary’s 2024 Halloween costume)!

📌 To learn more, you can connect with Mary using the following link: https://marymessner.com/thecorporatecouch/.

 

Mary's bio:

Mary Messner has spent her career exploring the power of imagination, resilience, and collaboration in the workplace. Her career as a health care executive at Research Medical Center and subsequently Cerner Corporation fostered a deep appreciation for breaking down limitations and encouraging innovative solutions.

Mary's leadership roles solidified her willingness to take strategic risks and explore new frontiers in business, setting the stage for a pivotal career journey.

Mary took a part-time pause from the corporate world to embrace motherhood, a move that deepened her understanding of how emotions influence decision-making. Returning to Cerner full-time as a Facilitator, Mary reconnected with her love for the stage, recognizing the incredible impact of authentic, engaging communication in inspiring teams and driving change.

Today, Mary is a sought-after keynote speaker and creativity advocate who brings a dynamic blend of experience from consulting, and executive leadership. Through her signature DREAM, FEEL, CREATE framework, she inspires organizations to return to the "playground" of possibilities, empowering teams to embrace innovation, foster collaboration, and cultivate environments where everyone’s ideas are celebrated.

When she isn't focusing on her business, Mary puts energy into the non-profit Madam President Camp and spending time with her husband as they raise their two young daughters.