03: Leading Creative Teams - TODD HENRY

Positioning himself as an "arms dealer for the creative revolution", Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of six books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code, Daily Creative) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work.

 

 

This episode delivers numerous takeaways as Karin and Todd dive into "Herding Tigers"; discussing how to lead creative, talented people, the difference between doing the work and leading the work, and helping your team balance stability and challenge.  

 

 

WE TALKED ABOUT:

• 03:30 -- Todd's journey into writing about Creativity and Leadership
• 10:09 -- The birth of "Herding Tigers" 
• 12:26 -- Balancing Stability and Challenge
• 20:38 -- Leading the work
• 23:52 -- The story told 5,000 times
• 27:59 -- High challenge, low stability
• 30:45 -- Recognizing too much challenge or too much stability
• 34:15 -- Connecting with your team
• 36:00 -- Leadership role
• 37:35 -- Transition from maker to manager
• 43:35 -- Most valuable thing leaders can bring
• 47:21 -- Dynamic shifts during role transitions
• 54:03 -- Todd Henry's podcast

 

MORE ABOUT TODD HERE: 

Website: https://www.toddhenry.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddhenry/

 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

For a list of Todd Henry's books, check out https://www.toddhenry.com/books/

 

KARIN BOHN:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/karinbohn

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarinBohn

Website: www.karinbohn.com

 

HOUSE OF BOHN:

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