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#1 Leadership Skill: Creativity - EP049 Women's Empowerment School
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We are living in a volatile, uncertain and ambiguous world. Change is the norm and it happens fast.
So, what skills do leaders need to conquer the unknown and find solutions to complex problems in such a chaotic environment?
Academic research points to creativity as the most important leadership skill for our time.
Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia shares her seven perspectives on creativity, explaining why it’s considered to be the #1 leadership skill for the 21st century and challenging us to reflect on how creativity was seen in our families growing up.
Sylvia introduces us to the idea of creativity as a Divine spark, describing how it helps us heal, teaches us about ourselves, and challenges us to step outside our comfort zone. Listen in for insight on creativity’s limitless forms and learn how to leverage creativity to let your unique voice be heard.
Topics Covered Sylvia’s seven perspectives on creativity
Creativity is the #1 leadership skill for the 21st century Creativity is our birthright In our moments of creativity, we are like our Creator The forms of creativity are limitless Creativity heals us and educates us about ourselves, our values, passions, interests and skills Creativity challenges us to grow outside our comfort zone, learn new skills and step into the unknown Creativity is your way to express who you are, let your unique voice be heard and show why you matter Journal Prompts Do you agree that creativity the #1 leadership skill for our times? Why or why not? Do you see creativity as your birthright? Do you consider yourself to be a creative person? How do you define creativity? How was creativity seen in your family while you were growing up? What were your favorite ways of being creative as a child? How does the idea of creativity as a Divine spark resonate with you? How does that connection with the Creator make you feel about creativity and yourself? Do you agree that the forms of creativity are limitless? Where in your life can you see yourself as being creative? What do you consider to be creative actions? Why? What actions do you not consider to be part of your self-expression as a creative human being? How does the idea that creativity heals us resonate with you? What might creativity teach us about ourselves, our values, passions, interests and skills? How do you feel about the idea of expanding your comfort zone as a creative act? Why is it important for leaders to grow outside our comfort zones with clear intention? How can you leverage creativity to express who you are and let your unique voice be heard? Connect with Sylvia Sylvia’s Art + Coaching Website
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WES on Facebook
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Sylvia on Instagram
Sylvia on LinkedIn
Subscribe to WES on iTunes
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Email sylvia@becker-hill.com
Resources IBM Study on Leadership and Creativity
The Wisdom of Menopause: Creating Physical and Emotional Health During the Change by Christiane Northrup, MD
12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill
Join Sylvia’s Women Rising Community here: www.becker-hill.com/community.
We are living in a volatile, uncertain and ambiguous world. Change is the norm and it happens fast.
So, what skills do leaders need to conquer the unknown and find solutions to complex problems in such a chaotic environment?
Academic research points to creativity as the most important leadership skill for our time.
Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia shares her seven perspectives on creativity, explaining why it’s considered to be the #1 leadership skill for the 21st century and challenging us to reflect on how creativity was seen in our families growing up.
Sylvia introduces us to the idea of creativity as a Divine spark, describing how it helps us heal, teaches us about ourselves, and challenges us to step outside our comfort zone. Listen in for insight on creativity’s limitless forms and learn how to leverage creativity to let your unique voice be heard.
Topics Covered Sylvia’s seven perspectives on creativity
Creativity is the #1 leadership skill for the 21st century Creativity is our birthright In our moments of creativity, we are like our Creator The forms of creativity are limitless Creativity heals us and educates us about ourselves, our values, passions, interests and skills Creativity challenges us to grow outside our comfort zone, learn new skills and step into the unknown Creativity is your way to express who you are, let your unique voice be heard and show why you matter Journal Prompts Do you agree that creativity the #1 leadership skill for our times? Why or why not? Do you see creativity as your birthright? Do you consider yourself to be a creative person? How do you define creativity? How was creativity seen in your family while you were growing up? What were your favorite ways of being creative as a child? How does the idea of creativity as a Divine spark resonate with you? How does that connection with the Creator make you feel about creativity and yourself? Do you agree that the forms of creativity are limitless? Where in your life can you see yourself as being creative? What do you consider to be creative actions? Why? What actions do you not consider to be part of your self-expression as a creative human being? How does the idea that creativity heals us resonate with you? What might creativity teach us about ourselves, our values, passions, interests and skills? How do you feel about the idea of expanding your comfort zone as a creative act? Why is it important for leaders to grow outside our comfort zones with clear intention? How can you leverage creativity to express who you are and let your unique voice be heard? Connect with Sylvia Sylvia’s Art + Coaching Website
Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School
WES on Facebook
WES Podcast Show Notes
Sylvia on Instagram
Sylvia on LinkedIn
Subscribe to WES on iTunes
Subscribe to WES on Google Play
Subscribe to WES on Stitcher
Email sylvia@becker-hill.com
Resources IBM Study on Leadership and Creativity
The Wisdom of Menopause: Creating Physical and Emotional Health During the Change by Christiane Northrup, MD
12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill
Join Sylvia’s Women Rising Community here: www.becker-hill.com/community.
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