Leading innovative teams

16 Feb 2019

I try to cultivate organizations so that team members feel a sense of pride and identity, leaders learn and develop, and unexpected new ideas emerge.

As a leader, the recipe for a great innovative team isn’t surprising or secret:

• Focus on hiring people who are curious, smart, creative, and kind.
• Encourage curiosity and development of deep expertise.
• Create opportunities for shared wins.
• Give and receive feedback graciously and with compassion.
• Ensure a meaningful mission.
• Communicate simply and clearly.
• Maintain humility and a sense of humor.

But it’s still a lot of work. :)