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Innovative leaders are those who craft and shape their members into the best version of themselves. They combine good behaviors with the belief that a great idea can come from anywhere, even scratch. They contribute to their community by looking for the best ways to do things.
Leaders who are innovative also connect, observe, question, and experiment. Such habits aid in their personal way of processing novel ideas and creating solutions to challenges.
What truly makes innovative leaders different from others?
Innovative leaders connect with people and their surroundings. They see themselves developing connections with fields and situations that are not directly related to what they do. They connect with other people by sharing different disciplines and ideas that will lead to positive solutions.
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Innovative leaders are great observers. Their observations help them discern options, connections, and opportunities. They see how things work, and what does not work. They look at how others resolve challenges, and apply these techniques as needed.
Innovative leaders learn from their mistakes. They are willing to pursue experiences and opportunities to test their ideas. For them, mistakes are part of their big success. They do not dread failure, because they know that they will learn a lot with it.
Emile Haddad is a Seattle-based business consultant. Learn more about innovative leadership by visiting this blog.
