Leadership Styles and Challenges

The video discusses the challenges of leading a historic college, emphasizing the need to balance traditional and creative leadership styles. It compares the characteristics of traditional and creative leaders, highlighting the importance of being open to risk and embracing dual roles. The speaker shares personal experiences of learning to balance these styles and addresses the difficulties of leading creative individuals.

What is one of the main challenges the speaker faces as a leader at a historic college?

• Recruiting new students

• Managing financial resources

• Implementing new technology

• Balancing traditional and creative leadership styles

According to the speaker, what is a key difference between traditional and creative leaders?

• Traditional leaders lead by position

• Creative leaders avoid decision-making

• Creative leaders rely on authority

• Traditional leaders are more flexible

What is a characteristic of a creative leader according to the speaker?

• Leads by inspiration

• Always says yes or no

• Has all the answers

• Leads by authority

How does the speaker describe their personal leadership journey?

• Always authoritative

• Initially authoritative, learning to be creative

• Initially creative, learning to be authoritative

• Always creative

Why might creative people find it awkward to lead?

• They prefer traditional methods

• They dislike innovation

• They are always against authority

• They are used to following orders

What is a common trait of creative individuals in leadership roles?

• They are always compliant

• They avoid taking risks

• They prefer structured environments

• They tend to diverge and wander

What does the speaker suggest for authoritative leaders to better lead creative individuals?

• Focus solely on traditional methods

• Avoid interacting with the team

• Be open to risk and engage with the team

• Maintain strict control

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for a leader to see a reflexive outcome?

• Ignore team feedback

• Stick to traditional methods

• Engage with the team and take risks

• Avoid taking risks

What does the speaker mean by 'woman up' or 'man up' in the context of leadership?

• Embrace the leadership role despite discomfort

• Ignore the challenges of leadership

• Avoid taking responsibility

• Focus only on creative aspects

What is the speaker's final advice on leadership roles?

• Avoid being versatile

• Embrace both traditional and creative roles

• Focus only on traditional leadership

• Stick to one leadership style