Overview
Successful leaders of creative teams have mastered the difficult transition from doing the work to leading the work, and this book shows how. Todd Henry picks up where The Accidental Creative left off, and provides an indispensable handbook of on-the-ground, tactical advice for new managers of creatives. He draws from interviews with brilliant leaders and his experience consulting in creative organizations to share a wealth of practical advice, including: ● Why conflict can be a good thing, and how to manage it in a healthy way. ● How to build time and attention buffers to protect your team's ability to do its best work. ● How to deal with the imbalance of power on your team, and manage inevitable struggles that arise. ● How to create hunting trails that will keep your team inspired and motivated to deliver brilliant work. ● Why you should still get your hands dirty, even as you strive to remove yourself from the work. ● Why you should fight to measure value, not time, when evaluating your team's work.
Full Product Details
Author: Todd Henry ,
Joe Hempel
Publisher: Gildan Media Corporation
Imprint: Gildan Media Corporation
ISBN: 9798200556212
Publication Date: 20 February 2018
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Author Information
Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of three books: The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, and Louder Than Words, which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. Visit ToddHenry.com to learn more. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Joe Hempel, a total eighties' kid, had a fascination with an eclectic array of shows that would later shape his performances in the audiobook world-shows like Alf, Night Court, Tales from the Crypt, and WWF Superstars. For over a decade Joe honed his acting skills as a referee in professional wrestling and inspired people as a NASM certified personal trainer and endurance coach. Combined with his animated personality and a love for reading, becoming an audiobook narrator was a natural step. Best known for his captivating, rich narrations and uncanny ability for pulling listeners into an immersive experience, Joe has entertained listeners with over 100 audiobooks ranging from horror and mystery to science fiction, romance, and personal development. Joe still lives in Cincinnati with his three amazing children, enjoys running marathons, and bringing words on a page to life.
