In this mashup episode, Larry Robertson and Simon O’Connor delve into their experiences as innovators and leaders. Simon shares his journey from training as a Catholic priest to now working in the public sector to illustrate the importance of transferable skills when transitioning between different roles. Larry also explains why leaders need a 360-degree view of their organization and how they should be open to creativity and vulnerability when approaching their role.
This is an insightful episode that will help business owners, entrepreneurs, and aspiring leaders gain valuable insight into the world of leadership and innovation!
In this episode:
- The key to innovation and adaptability is unlocking creativity in leadership
- Larry’s 360-degree view of leadership and transitioning from being a priest to the public and private sectors
Main takeaways:
- Combining creativity, entrepreneurship, and leadership creates “magic”
- Humans are born with creativity and leadership
- Creativity is the starting point, not the endpoint
- Environment plays a role in creativity – allowing for experimentation and questioning without penalty
- Leaders need to take a 360-degree view of leadership
- Negotiation and understanding people are transferable skills for leadership
Quotes:
“Creativity and leadership are human capacities. We’re born with it. It’s standard factory-issued equipment for creativity and leadership.” – Larry Robertson
“Leadership is something bigger, and it encompasses the whole organization. That’s where the 360 comes from. It’s not a tick in the box that we’re talking about here. It is actually bringing it to life.” – Larry Robertson
“You have to understand what you stand for and why.” – Simon O’Connor
“You can have a proper and full conversation with people who have very different opinions…some of the best and easiest conversations I’ve had are with opponents who equally and know why they think it makes a robust, often respectful conversation.” – Simon O’Connor
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