Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 25, 2019

Guest post from Alf Rehn: Some say we live in the golden age of innovation, an age ruled by transformation and revolution. Instead, I would argue that we live in the age of innovation crisis. We’ve never spent more on innovation, yet as many CEOs are starting to notice, the returns are diminishing, and the trend is down, not up.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 12, 2024

Success Is a Pitfall Past success kills innovation. To innovate, you need to let go of those things. Innovation’s Dirty Little Secret Innovation means discovering, not inventing. Follow humans around to understand why they do what they do. You don’t need to quit your job to innovate. You become the expert.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 1, 2023

We’re past the point of making a case; I’ve been told that this is no longer up for discussion. Focusing on Innovation Think Forward : Discuss how this decision might lead to new opportunities for growth, innovation, and collaboration. I know my team is not a fan (and quite frankly, neither am I).

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 23, 2018

The following is a guest piece by Jaime Anderson and Gabor George Burt. Discoveries in this field have demonstrated that humor, laughter and fun releases physical and cognitive tension, which can lead to perceptual flexibility—a required component of creativity, ideation, and problem solving. And it was good.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 22, 2021

New research from the University of Rochester suggests that it might, at least, provide us with a degree of help in terms of our creativity. The researchers argue that if these algorithms instead steered us towards people with different ideas to ourselves, this would transform our creativity. Sparking creativity.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 6, 2021

It can be tempting to think of creativity as something that arrives in a flash of inspiration, after which solutions immediately appear to our most pressing problems. For instance, a few years ago researchers from the University of Reading highlighted that innovation tends to be a far more iterative affair. Creativity cliff.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 16, 2017

Consider that these constraints are but a catalyst for becoming more creative about the possibilities sitting before you. In fact, I contend, almost every innovation or breakthrough comes because of a constraint, forcing you to think in different ways. Time to re-frame. Like the three young girls I met last weekend.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

D ISRUPTION is happening in even the most stalwart industries, leading business leaders scrambling to create a culture of innovation in their organizations. Coming up with amazingly novel ideas isn’t an innate ability but can be a learned skill that leaders and their teams can develop. Steer clear of the word “No.”.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 1, 2013

The following is a guest piece by David Burkus. While trying to ease up on the constraints isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Despite what our frustrated selves might believe, constraints are a driving force behind finding creative solutions. It’s creative potential. There’s always excitement around a new project.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 18, 2024

Cross cultural leadership to build better teams Cross cultural leadership is a fantastic chance to broaden your impact and develop teams that excel in performance and innovative problem-solving. Reduced Innovation and Creativity A failure to address cross-cultural leadership challenges stifles the creative potential of a team.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 14, 2023

It’s the ROI that comes from curated conversations and spontaneous interactions, those electric moments of innovation that happen when your team is in the same room. A side conversation can lead to the next big idea or micro-innovation, and a shared laugh can forge a bond stronger than any Slack thread.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 30, 2021

Have you ever watched a team member do something clever, solve a problem, or creatively improve a process, then ask them why they hadn’t shared it with the team? Their answer to why they didn’t speak up holds the key to unlocking your team’s best ideas and building a team of micro-innovators, problem-solvers, and customer advocates.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 26, 2010

So what is your role in influencing creativity and innovation in others? So what is your role in influencing creativity and innovation in others? We know it isn’t enough to simply add creativity to a list of values your organization espouses or to bring in consultants who get staff keyed up about innovating.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Creativity can be a fragile endeavor, and so it’s perhaps understandable that in an ideal world the creative mind/s behind an idea would see it through to fruition so that their vision remains pure and unsullied. This process revealed quite why late handoffs are so harmful to creativity. Seeing it through.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 8, 2021

The research focused especially on creativity and found that we’re all capable of improving our creativity if we adopt the right mindset and have the right encouragement. Creative manufacturing. Becoming more creative. Central to our success with creativity is a learning orientation. A learning orientation.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 11, 2020

Guest post by Chuck Swoboda : As increasing competition, new technologies and evolving customer expectations continue to disrupt nearly every industry, business leaders are turning to innovation as a way to keep their companies relevant. The standard solution is to create teams that focus explicitly on innovation. The problem?

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Mostly people say they want big, new, creative ideas. But when you come up with one, they seem to go out of their way to kill it. They act like creative people must be stopped. We both lead and manage innovation, says Owens. Wouldn’t it be nice to know where the opposition is going to come from before you ever present it?

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Mike Cardus

MAY 25, 2021

A discussion came up about the miracle question. And the Miracle Question, as initially developed by Steve de Shazer, is framed the following way. You wake up tomorrow morning; you do your routine, you show up at work, what’s the first clue or the first thing you would notice that lets you know the miracle happens?”

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In countless cases, leaders have missed opportunities to tap into the enormous potential associated with the development of character to create innovation and excellence. How likely are employees going to speak up under these conditions? Now consider what enables high performance in organizations.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Organizations often voice lofty ideals as a part of their branding efforts, but tangible progress comes when concrete measures are followed. This nurtures overall employee engagement and paves the way for innovation, creativity, and shared vision toward company goals.

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Engaging Leader

JULY 1, 2015

You and everyone on your team has an “inner innovator,” a creative potential inside that can be unleashed and harnessed. With the right tools and a little practice, you and your team can improve your creative thinking skills. With the right tools and a little practice, you and your team can improve your creative thinking skills.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2023

But you can be prepared and follow a method to futureproof your business against the next crisis. In crises, winning organizations act like start-ups. Act like a start-up. Supercharge Your Creativity. Have the confidence to innovate, think, and experiment. S OMETIMES you can see it coming. Be open to new ideas.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 25, 2020

C REATING an innovative culture is not easy. Organizations that continuously innovate have common characteristics. It not really about always day one , but I presume he chose the title because day one is a mindset that is foundational to sustaining an innovative culture. It’s nimble like a start-up. Always Day One.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 3, 2018

Innovative service is different from business as usual—it never follows the current of the latest fad, gimmick, or “me too” tactic. Innovative service is the kind of refreshing experience that is so remarkable it creates customer attraction and ensures customer advocacy. Which is more valued: creativity or compliance?

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 2, 2020

Beyond solving strategic business or sales problems, how can we build our creative problem-solving capabilities to become more competitive in our careers and industries? As I’m fond of saying, “You can’t offshore, automate, or AI creativity.” Perhaps having them conduct follow-up workshops in person may reinforce those messages.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Those who take up leadership roles in such organizations must be able to lead creatively and with an entrepreneurial mindset. Therefore, finding the right talent to lead a nonprofit requires an innovative and creative approach to executive search.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Young leaders are innovative. Young leaders are innovative. But young leaders can be even more innovative (and influential) with a few tweaks. But even before the light bulb people couldn’t say Edison wasn’t innovative. He was innovative. He was creative. Hold up there partner!

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Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2024

Co-Intelligence : Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick Something new entered our world in November 2022 — the first general purpose AI that could pass for a human and do the kinds of creative, innovative work that only humans could do previously. Why is having a mentor crucial to success? It’s time to change that.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 10, 2020

Just as IQ is an indication of your share of intelligence and EQ connotes your share of empathy, it is also possible to have a share of creativity, or CQ. A creativity quotient is not fixed. Exactly how do you raise your creativity level—especially if you don’t think of yourself as particularly creative?

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2017

The word no ends discussions, stifles creativity, kills innovation, impedes learning, and gates initiative. No is not all it’s cracked-up to be. It means your vision is not understood, your team is not aligned, and your talent is not performing up to par. Can you tell me more about how you arrived at this point?

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 18, 2020

How to Ignite Innovation. Innovation is one subject that each and every one of us should study because its powerful force is available to us if we know how to tap it. It’s no surprise that Tamara Ghandour’s book interested me because I read all I can about innovation and creativity. Everyone is Innovative .

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Engaging Leader

AUGUST 15, 2014

Are you a leader who build teams that innovate again and again? Creating and sustaining an organization that is consistently innovative is extremely difficult (and rare). Conventional leaders see their role as conjuring up a vision and inspiring others to make it happen. Their results may surprise you.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Brave Together : Lead by Design, Spark Creativity, and Shape the Future with the Power of Co-Creation by Chris Deaver and Ian Clawson How did Apple overcome a culture of secrecy? How did Pixar out-innovate Disney? Why do companies kill creativity? What if instead we focused on working creatively with others?

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LDRLB

AUGUST 2, 2013

We’re gearing up for the launch of The Myths of Creativity in just over two months. If you’ve been a long-time follower of LDRLB, then you’re probably already familiar with some of the concepts surrounding the book. It’s the perfect glimpse into The Myths of Creativity.

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Career Advancement

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Trevor wanted his people to be pillars of innovation and creativity. When he came to me for coaching around innovation, he mentioned how fearful his team was in taking risks and possibly touching failure. In doing so, they help their most creative people to develop exciting new ideas. Hold a “F— Up Night”.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 16, 2024

Strategy' follows, acting as the blueprint, laying out the pathways to realize these ambitions. Innovative Thinking: A clear, focused mind is a fertile ground for innovation. Executives in their Optimal State are more likely to come up with creative solutions and breakthrough ideas.

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HR Digest

MARCH 13, 2020

Prepare for your job interview with our list of interview questions for creative jobs. Here, we’ve addressed some of the most important interview questions for creative roles to help you perform better and make an impression on the hiring team. Creative jobs require professionals to think out of the box and innovative ideas.

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