What Leaders Get Wrong About Creativity (and How to Get It Right) With Rich Kirkpatrick
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.
Hosted by Corine Hines
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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?
