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How Creativity and Reflection Make Better Leaders
Calm Your Mind and Become More Self-Aware
Creativity is in all of us. It’s in there, whether you are someone who makes stuff or not. Creativity lies within.
But here’s the beauty of creativity, it’s not limited to art, writing, or music. We find creativity in all fields.
It’s how we progress. Creativity is how we innovate. Using your creative abilities is how we improve ourselves on an individual level.
This is why it’s imperative we, as people, pursue our creativity in whatever form. Maybe you’re a team leader or a project manager needing to find solutions to a problem.
Maybe you’re a teacher needing to find ways to engage your students.
Maybe you’re a dad like me trying to keep your kids interested in more than just screen-based entertainment.
All of these scenarios require us to not only lead others but to find creative ways of doing so.
Reflection
I spend a bunch of my time and mental energy reflecting on the various encounters I have throughout my day.
These experiences add to the story of daily life. But these social experiences are one more way we learn leadership. That’s the practice…