10/15/2017: Travel Log Entry #5What would I be like as an ideal Creative Leader?
As an ideal creative leader, I am part of a larger tribe. At the foundation of my membership into the group, I have a match between my own values with the global values of the tribe, which have a scope beyond the borders of the organization. I am also aligned with the values of the rest of the tribe members, because everyone in the organization understands and believes in these global values. I am clear in my belief and adherence to my values in day-to-day work, and I also make time to revisit them periodically to make sure they are in line with the group and the world. Within the group, I make sure to develop personal connections with everyone, and during this process, I get to know them and earn their trust. I am part of a team of colleagues, not just co-workers. My relationships within the group are widely branching, out beyond dyadic pairings to true inter-connectivity of larger clusters, and I encourage others to form triads. I am also staying alert and reaching out to others and encourage them to join the group, if their values match that of the group and they are ready to operate at Stage 4. I belong to a group that can put everyone on equal standing. I am not be afraid to speak up if the decisions or actions of the group are not aligned with the global values, and I will also listen and correct myself if a colleague does the same. I encourage respect and trust within the group so that others will not be afraid to speak up either. I do not weigh job titles and seniority ahead of the values of the tribe or the quality of the ideas brought up by any member. As a Creative Leader, I am seen as a leader and not a manager. I develop a team that is encouraged to achieve their highest potential through their own drive to make the team succeed, instead of micro-management and watchful supervision. If things are not moving in a good direction, I correct course by reminding the team of the importance of upholding core values, rather than through direct application of authority. I also lead by example, having gone through Stage 3 to gain excellence in one area, in addition to making my own connections within the tribe and building successes on a larger scale. At the end of the day, I achieve success through the strength and well-being of the tribe, and I help the group uphold global values and missions. I am not dependent on my own strengths alone, but I add these to the group and apply them where they fit the best. I am part of an organization that I look forward to contributing to every day, and I am truly making change for good on a global level, not just beating out the competitors.
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AuthorAlex Wong, MASD Student Archives
December 2017
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