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Creativity: An Undervalued Leadership Skill

Lead Change Blog

There is much to be said about leadership, and there is no shortage of descriptive words one uses when talking about leaders – influential, dedicated, globally thinking, focused, etc. – but how often do we describe leaders as creative? Creativity and Leadership. Creativity Killers.

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Bad Boss Behaviors Cause #1: Lack of Education

Modern Servant Leader

Later, when that same employee is promoted to a leadership role, the investment in their development seems to vanish. It’s like we expect new bosses to acquire leadership skills through osmosis. We expect promoted individuals to be experts in entirely different skills, with no need for further development or education.

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Why Leadership Success Depends on Leading with Ease

Lead from Within

As an executive leadership coach, I have worked with many leaders on a variety of skills. However, there is one skill that always stands out as very important: the ability to lead others effectively. Ignoring the thoughts and ideas of your colleagues can make them feel undervalued and under-appreciated.

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7 Principles to Lead with Imagination

Leading Blog

Once you commit to the principle of love, a high hurdle presents itself when leaning into authenticity in your leadership. This is creative work. It requires clear and creative action. This is where the trifecta of imagination, creativity, and innovation get their solid foothold in what might be described as virtuous momentum.

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LeadershipNow 140: April 2016 Compilation

Leading Blog

Creativity: An Undervalued Leadership Skill by Ron Burg. #1 Like us on Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas. Six Startup Lessons Every Founder Should Know via @StanfordBiz. VIDEO: Effective People Think Simply via @StanfordBiz. Reprogramming of Leaders by @will_lukang.

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How to Harness the Power of Your Intuition

Leading Blog

It is possible to be intentional about this process—to harness your creativity and imagination and seek out opportunities to create and serve. Hunch by Bernadette Jiwa, is an invitation to pay attention to your hunches, reawaken skills you’ve neglected or forgotten, and develop new capabilities you need. Imagination. What doesn’t?

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Employee Empowerment: Why Leaders Must Learn to Get Out Of The Way

CO2

There’s a significant shift developing as GenXers and Millennials take on leadership positions. Employees now want creative ownership—an expectation that contrasts sharply with traditional views on leadership. From commander to coach Leaders tend to overvalue their input and undervalue that of their team.