15 Practices Of The World’s Most Creative Leaders

Each year Fast Company magazine unveils their listing of the top 100 Most Creative People In Business.  Regardless of your profession or area of discipline, it is a can’t-miss edition for anyone in leadership.

In this year’s June edition, editor Robert Safian identified 15 common threads of these creatives and artisans.  Ironically, many of the best practices are very logical.  The following are 15 Practices Of The World’s Most Creative Leaders.

This list provides a grid for anyone wishing to go to the next level in their creativity and leadership.

1. No Fear Of Failure – If one idea goes bad, top creatives are sure they will come up with another better idea.
2. Recognize Opportunity – The phrase “You can’t do that” does not apply to the most creative people.  They see opportunity where others see locked doors.
3. Vision – The most creative people see the world as it could and should be, not just as it is.
4. Completely Disruptive – Today’s creatives are attacking cultural norms and then changing them.  Do not be afraid to engage culture in discussions.
5. Help Others Succeed – The most talented individuals are creating systems, methods and products which makes the lives of others easier.
6. Productivity – There is no creativity without creation.
7. Continual Learning – The most successful creatives and artisans are constantly learning from other creative outliers.  The best are humble enough to learn from the best.
8. Desperation – Desperation is one of a leader’s greatest assets.  Click 14 Benefits Desperate Leaders Experience to learn why.  A lack of options causes desperation which in turn, causes creativity.
9. Solutions – Creativity is not skinny jeans and tattoos.  Creativity is solving the most pressing problems we face.
10. Generosity – The most creative people give back.  They freely share their knowledge with children and those in countries without access to technology.
11. Networks – Creatives are leveraging their relationships within the artisan community to address issues and solve problems.  Teamwork does make the dream work.
12. Good Stewardship – Creatives are discovering unique ways to better steward the planet’s resources.
13. Financial Viability – This is not a group of starving artists.  They work hard to ensure their work and other products are financially viable.  Financial viability ensures sustainability.
14. Data Driven – These outside-the-box thinkers are using practical data to inform their decisions.
15. Provide Access – Are you making it hard for customers to receive your products?  Today’s top creatives are using alternative pricing, technology, and other channels to provide access to their products and services to as many people as possible.

These are 15 practices of the world’s most creative people.

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