Episode 96: Leading Creative Organizations with Charles Day
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Charles Day is an accidental consultant. After building a successful, creative film editing company others started asking for his input on developing their company to be more creative. In this episode, he shares his insights and what he’s learned about organizational creativity. What You’ll Learn * common practices of the most creative businesses * Three elements leaders need to do a lead a creative organization * Four weapons every leader needs – and they don’t cost anything About Charles Day In addition to running The Lookinglass, Charles is a Principal of the Boswell Group which provides psychodynamic management consulting to CEOs, corporate directors, and senior leaders. He is also an Adjunct Professor at New York’s Columbia University, where he has taught the art and science of building companies that unlock ‘Profitable Creativity’, and he coaches at The Harvard Business School in their Executive Education Program. Charles writes frequently for Fast Company and speaks regularly on Creative Leadership. Resources * Climer Consulting Resources Page * Episode #100 – Want to be a guest? * Charles Day’s website * Episode #69 with Greg Climer * Fast Company article: How To Achieve Profitable Creativity, The Secret Fuel Of Exceptional Companies by Charles Day * Leave a review on iTunes Weekly Challenge See if you can identify everyday creativity within yourself and others. Acknowledge the creativity and focus on giving creative feedback. Transcript Feel like reading instead of listening? The transcript will be available in a few days. Note: The links on this page may be affiliate links. That means I get a small commission of your sale, at no cost to you. However, I only share links to products that I or my guests believe in. Enjoy them! 
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