Motley Fool Money Adam Grant on Finding Leaders Outside Their Comfort Zone
Jan 12, 2021
Exploring the link between expertise and innovation, Adam Grant challenges the notion that deep experience guarantees great leadership. He argues that stepping outside comfort zones can ignite creativity. Insights from the fashion industry highlight how embracing diverse experiences fosters original thinking and enhances leadership effectiveness. This conversation redefines what it means to be a leader in an ever-changing world.
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Broaden Your Experience
- To become a more original leader, seek diverse experiences outside your comfort zone.
- Rotate job functions, disciplines, and explore different cultural settings.
Expertise vs. Originality
- Deep expertise can hinder leadership by entrenching individuals in familiar assumptions.
- The broadest knowledge outside one's domain often fosters originality.
Fashion and Foreign Experience
- The most innovative fashion collections often come from directors with experience working abroad.
- Exposure to new cultures and norms fosters original thinking.
