What do Johnny Depp, Bill Nye the Science Guy, and a little old lady from Russia have to do with creativity? More important, how can they help you tap into your own creative genius? Bill Stainton believes that when we isolate ourselves from ideas, experiences, and people that are “different,” we are robbing ourselves, our businesses, our communities, and our world of the creative ideas that are essential to solving our biggest challenges. Only by becoming less isolationist—by “cracking our cocoon” and embracing people and experiences that may at first seem “weird”—will we discover the connections that can lead to breakthrough ideas. If you’d like more ideas on how YOU can “crack your cocoon” and tap into YOUR OWN creative genius, visit http://www.CrackYourCocoon.com/. Multiple Emmy® award winning executive producer Bill Stainton reveals the truth about creativity. To contact Bill visit http://www.BillStainton.com/ This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx