Some work experiences stick with you—not because they were inspiring, but because they were so puzzling that you couldn’t help but laugh.
A few years ago, I was given what I thought was a joke of an assignment: “Solve this task, but don’t be creative.”
At first, I chuckled. Surely, the person must be kidding. After all, the instruction came from a manager in the field of art and culture—the very sector where creativity is supposed to flow like water. I waited for the punchline. But the...