Creativity is, quite simply, a genuine interest combined with initiative. – Scott Belsky On Today’s Episode: A mobile workforce; can your team remain great while working remotely? When you lead with empathy it transcends any geographic boundaries. A resource that aids in connecting remotely: Slack. In theory, a mobile employee should be more effective and reliable. Creativity or spreadsheets, you don’t have to choose. A trick to problem solving better. What inspires + … [Read more...]
Maximizing Energy
Energy and persistence conquer all things. – Benjamin Franklin In today’s Always Forward Leadership Podcast, we’re talking about how to maximize your energy as a leader! When we think of resources, we usually think of time, talent and treasure – but energy is an incredibly important resource in our leadership and we have to be intentional about how we steward it. Every leader is different, especially when it comes to managing the rhythms of our energy levels, but there are a few key … [Read more...]
Leading Creative Teams
The heart and soul of the company is creativity and innovation. – Bob Iger As leaders, we are in continuous pursuit of great ideas. We all hold one similar goal across industries: strive to think big, to have that million dollar idea, to be creative. But how do we approach this goal? How can we, as leaders, foster environments of innovative thinking and creativity? Here are four strategies that will help you lead creative teams: 1. It’s all about environment. Good ideas come from … [Read more...]
Interview: Scott Belsky
It's not about ideas. It's about making ideas happen. - Scott Belsky In today’s podcast you’ll hear an interview Amanda conducted with Scott Belsky! As a Vice President at Adobe, the bestselling author of Making Ideas Happen and the founder of Behance, Scott has unparalleled insight into creativity and productivity. As leaders, it is our responsibility to constantly innovate and make new ideas happen. In the conversation today, Scott shares his practical insight into how to do that in a … [Read more...]