What Leaders Get Wrong About Creativity (and How to Get It Right)

09/03/24 • 31 min

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Rich Kirkpatrick is a creative leader, author, and speaker who helps people unlock their creative potential.

With a background spanning both business and the arts, he blends science and creativity to guide teams and leaders in fostering innovation. He’s the author of Mind Blown: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic, where he offers practical insights into the creative process.

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of creativity and how it impacts our personal and professional lives. Here’s a sneak peek at the topics covered:

What is Creativity?
We kick things off by questioning the very essence of creativity. Is there a test to measure it, or is it something more intrinsic?
Leadership and Creativity:
Explore how creativity manifests in leadership and teams, and what happens when it’s missing.
Signs of a Creative Team:
How can a leader tell if their team is creatively thriving or just going through the motions?
The Wizard vs. The Robot:
Discover the two types of thinkers in creativity and why both are essential to the process.
Iterative Improvement vs. Creative Leaps:
Can creativity be a series of small steps, or are big leaps necessary? What’s the risk involved?
Creating a Culture for Creativity:
Learn about fostering an environment where creativity can flourish and the surprising elements that might be holding your team back.
Constraints as Creativity’s Best Friend:
Why setting boundaries might actually unlock more creative potential.
Is Creativity Always Good?
Can too much creativity be a hindrance? The discussion turns to balance and the importance of execution.
Top 5 Creativity Killers in Leadership:
What are leaders doing today that stifles creativity, and how can they turn it around?

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Connect with Rich on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richkirkpatrick/

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Rich Kirkpatrick is a creative leader, author, and speaker who helps people unlock their creative potential.

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of creativity and how it impacts our personal and professional lives. Here’s a sneak peek at the topics covered:

What is Creativity?
We kick things off by questioning the very essence of creativity. Is there a test to measure it, or is it something more intrinsic?
Leadership and Creativity:
Explore how creativity manifests in leadership and teams, and what happens when it’s missing.
Signs of a Creative Team:
How can a leader tell if their team is creatively thriving or just going through the motions?
The Wizard vs. The Robot:
Discover the two types of thinkers in creativity and why both are essential to the process.
Iterative Improvement vs. Creative Leaps:
Can creativity be a series of small steps, or are big leaps necessary? What’s the risk involved?
Creating a Culture for Creativity:
Learn about fostering an environment where creativity can flourish and the surprising elements that might be holding your team back.
Constraints as Creativity’s Best Friend:
Why setting boundaries might actually unlock more creative potential.
Is Creativity Always Good?
Can too much creativity be a hindrance? The discussion turns to balance and the importance of execution.
Top 5 Creativity Killers in Leadership:
What are leaders doing today that stifles creativity, and how can they turn it around?

Contact me to book your free 30-minute Leading Smarter discovery call on LinkedIn.

Connect with Rich on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richkirkpatrick/

Got a question for me? I'm just a message away on LinkedIn.

Click here to get your free copy of my Leader's Guide to Increasing Your Impact, Influence & Free Time

And if you enjoyed the Podcast please share with someone who might benefit and leave a rating and review.

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How To Make Better Mistakes

Mark Graban is an author, speaker, and podcast host specialising in lean management and healthcare improvement. He wrote "The Mistakes That Make Us" and hosts the podcast "My Favourite Mistake." Mark is known for his insights on learning from mistakes and improving organisational processes.

Themes Covered:

Innovation and Mistakes: Why embracing small mistakes can lead to big breakthroughs.
Healthcare Errors: The importance of systems and checklists.
Creating a Safe Space: How this fits with psychological safety
Leading Through Mistakes: Tips for leaders on how to encourage better mistake making

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Why Introversion Doesn't Mean Shy (And Other Myths Debunked)

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In this episode, I chat with Stacey, an expert on introverted leadership, about the myths surrounding introverts in leadership roles and how they can excel in environments often geared towards extroverts.

Have a listen and discover how to truly embrace your strengths as an introverted leader!

Key takeaways include:

Introversion vs Extroversion: Stacey shares her thoughts on why it’s not a simple binary choice and how understanding these traits can help leaders play to their strengths.
Debunking Myths about Introverted Leaders: We explore the stereotype of being quiet and discuss why introverts can be powerful leaders.
Practical Tips for Introverts in the Workplace: From preparing for meetings to managing your energy, Stacey offers some brilliant, actionable advice to ensure introverts have their voices heard.
Influence and Contribution: We cover how introverts can influence and contribute without needing to be the loudest person in the room.
How to Ask for What You Want: Stacey gives great advice on how introverts can successfully ask for the promotion, recognition, or raise they deserve.

Stacey also shares a free “Meetings Playbook for Introverts” – you can download it from her website to learn more.

Resources:

Contact me to book your free 30-minute Leading Smarter discovery call on LinkedIn.
Visit Stacey’s website: ifactorleadership.com for more insights and tools.
Meeting Playbook for Introverts: 10 Strategies to Have Your Voice Heard and Your Ideas Shine: https://ifactorleadership.com/meetingplaybook/
Conference Survival Guide for Introverts: https://ifactorleadership.com/survivalguide/- Ways to work with Stacey: https://ifactorleadership.com/coaching/
Connect with Stacey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chazinconsulting/