The Power of Co-Creation with Chris Deaver and Ian Clawson
Feb 28, 2024
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Chris Deaver and Ian Clawson discuss the power of co-creation in leadership, emphasizing wisdom, passion, compassion, action, purpose, and alignment. They share real-world examples and insights on implementing co-creation in workplaces and meetings. The podcast explores the role of bravery, ego, and creativity in business, providing practical advice for leaders seeking to embrace co-creation
Co-creation fosters creativity and empowerment in leadership teams during turbulent times.
Embracing bravery leads to collaboration, innovative thinking, and openness within organizations.
Turning pain into power, making others the mission, and taking action drive personal growth and team empowerment.
Deep dives
Co-Creation as the Future of Success
In a turbulent and changing world, achieving success alone is not feasible. Co-creation is presented as the solution and the future. By collaborating and embracing co-creation, individuals can overcome challenges and drive innovation. Rather than focusing solely on individual efforts, the power of collective creativity and working together emerges as a key theme.
Being Brave and Embracing Co-Creation
The concept of bravery is highlighted as a crucial mindset to navigate fear and foster collaboration. By being brave, individuals can step out of their comfort zones, embrace new perspectives, and nurture a culture of openness and collaboration. Co-creation is emphasized as a process that allows for collective input, innovative thinking, and the exploration of diverse ideas.
Turning Pain into Power and Making Others the Mission
Turning pain into power involves self-reflection, addressing negative habits, and embracing change to drive personal growth. Making others the mission emphasizes empathy, deep connection, and valuing the contributions of team members. These principles promote a shift towards a collective mindset and encourage leaders to empower others.
Taking Action and Finding Purpose
Taking action is positioned as a catalyst for discovering purpose and refining individual skills. By engaging in hands-on experiences and continuous learning, individuals can uncover their passions and talents. Finding purpose is viewed as an ongoing journey fueled by action, experimentation, and self-discovery.
Alignment towards True North for Collective Success
Alignment within teams is crucial for fostering collaboration, shared goals, and effective communication. Drawing parallels to sports teams and successful organizations, maintaining alignment towards a common purpose drives success. Emphasizing intention over ego, creating a culture of shared wisdom, and embracing collective creativity are key components of building a successful team.
Driving Co-Creation and Empathy in Leadership
Encouraging collaboration and empathy in leadership roles involves transcending ego-driven motivations and prioritizing collective success. By embracing co-creation and fostering environments where individuals feel empowered to contribute, leaders can cultivate innovation, creativity, and a positive team culture. Recognizing the importance of aligning with a shared mission and promoting alignment within teams are essential for sustainable success.
What approach leads to greater creativity in leadership teams? Chris Deaver and Ian Clawson argue that co-creation is the solution for turbulent times, leading through empowerment. They share six principles that enable co-creation: Lead with a Question (Wisdom), Turn Pain into Power (Passion), Make Others the Mission (Compassion), Define the Situation (Action), Create Context (Purpose), and Follow True North (Alignment). Chris and Ian also touch on the individual journey towards embracing co-creation and share real-world examples of the principles.
Listen For
00:00 Introduction 03:47 Co-creation in Book Writing 05:08 Concept of 'Brave' in Leadership 06:57 Co-creation in the Workplace 10:34 Implementing Co-creation in Meetings 13:28 Six Principles of Co-creation 18:33 Alignment and Action in Co-creation 22:59 Role of Ego in Leadership and Co-creation 26:11 Creativity in Business and Leadership
Meet Chris & Ian
Chris Deaver and Ian Clawson are the co-authors of Brave Together – Lead by Design, Spark Creativity, and Shape the Future with the Power of Co-Creation. They are the co-founders of BraveCore, and co-hosts of the Lead with a Question podcast.
Chris' Story: Chris has coached C Level Executives & influenced Fortune 500s from the inside out. He has had the dream career at Apple and Disney, working with inspiring teams that shaped iProducts and Star Wars experiences. He’s a regular contributor to Fast Company, featured in The Wall Street Journal & Entrepreneur. He’s developed landmark studies of the most innovative teams, partnering with Stanford and Harvard professors. Chris continues to advise startups and coach leaders contributing to 10x growth. He earned his MBA and is also continues to be a guest lecturer at the Marriott School at BYU.
Ian's Story: Ian Clawson helps leaders build cultures people love. He is a regular contributor to Fast Company who's had work featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, INC, USA Today, Influencive, & Disrupt Magazine. Over the past decade Ian has led culture transformation initiatives in the healthcare industry. Overseeing a multi-million-dollar skilled nursing facility operation in Silicon Valley, CA. He is also co-founder of StoryCircle, a development studio focused on co-creation, world building & original storytelling acting as a lead writer and story architect. Ian earned a degree at BYU-Hawaii in International Cultural Studies where he developed a high interest in World Philosophy and Communication Theory.