Driven people climb the ladder, Creative people build it.
by Cameron on Feb.08, 2010, under Business, Life
Creativity is my favourite characteristic in a person. Think about the most creative people you know. I’m sure that you are currently thinking of musicians, artists, engineers etc… However if you really think about it creativity is a characteristic that propels businesses forward.
It’s creative people who build better processes, it’s creative people who question the status quo and look to improve structure, it’s the creative people who can often inspire the people around them. Creativity is the root of innovation. Innovation is a word that is much more synonymous with business.
If you look at all of the entrepreneurs in the world, they have created a way to deliver a product or service better than anyone else in the world. They have had self belief and enough confidence to propel their companies in to the stratosphere.
When we look at these geniuses, like the Google guys, they are not “typical” business people, but if you look at all of the most successful people, they aren’t “typical” business people. They are creative people who can create a vision and get everyone excited about it, or create the ladder and get everyone else to climb it.
So next time you are considering applying for a promotion or looking at a job that’s another rung up the ladder, think about the person who created that ladder. Is that something you can do? Remember, we can’t all be Managing Directors of big successful companies, but if that’s what we want – we sure as hell can try!
February 9th, 2010 on 5:05 pm
You’re right, true innovators and leaders fit the creative mould you describe; think modern day examples like Richard Branson, Steve Jobs and Barrack Obama, all of which are hugely succesful of course, but have also faced, and continue to face, negativity and pain along the way, because of their free-thinking approach.
Think of the recent examples of Obama with his health reforms and Jobs with the iPad, there will always be those who stand against change, but the belief they have in their vision and creativity, coupled with perseverence and determination, is what sets true leaders apart from the rest.
February 9th, 2010 on 9:04 pm
A ladder is much easier to climb than a slippery pole … no good climbing a ladder with a poor footing either …
February 12th, 2010 on 10:49 am
It also shows in the fact they think (warning bad metaphor) outside of the box. They reject the ‘That’s the way it’s done’ mentality that quite honestly holds back a lot of businesses and projects.
March 5th, 2010 on 1:54 pm
Just stopping by and giving my props to another blogger who posts on great artists like this one.