Can you guess what the most coveted leadership skill is? Here’s a hint: it’s not professional connections, tech-savviness,  or even experience. 

It’s creativity. According to the latest business analysis reports, creativity is being ranked as the most important leadership skill. Companies are hungry for creativity right now, and this demand is only being intensified by current events. 

Why Is Creativity Important? 

Creativity is most important during a crisis.

When unexpected challenges arise, leaders need to be able to think big and come up with creative solutions. Being a leader isn’t about fitting into a previously-made mold. It’s about revolutionizing the way your team operates to cultivate greater success - no matter what stands in your way. 

If you want to work on your leadership skills, start with a high impact area to maximize your results. It’s time to invest in your creativity. 

How Do You Find Your Flow? 

If you’re having trouble harnessing your creative powers, don’t worry. I’m here for you. Here are 5 of my rapid-fire ideas on how to shift into a more creative mindset so that you can be a great leader. 

Don’t Be Afraid to Fail 

If you’re afraid to fail, you won’t take the risks that you need to make something happen. 

Cultivating a more creative workflow is about dipping your toes into new things without fear. Creativity means an openness to try new things. When you’re diving into the unknown, you’ll naturally fall a few times. 

But failing isn’t the end of the world - nor is it even a bad thing. Sometimes we win and sometimes we lose. Either way, leaders need to be good at facing both outcomes. Failures mean you had the courage to try.

Have the Courage to Try 

If you’re brave enough to try, half of the battle has already been won. From my experience, anyone that I know who has successfully created something has failed more times than they have won. All of those failures inevitably brought them to their ultimate win. It showed them what works and what doesn’t. 

All the accumulated wins and losses are what make us who we are. It’s as if our resilience is being tested. When a door is closed, it’s up to us to open a new one. 

Embrace Evolution and Change

Creative people are harbingers of change. If this sounds scary, you’ll want to work on developing a healthy relationship with disruption. 

Embracing change means that you’re accepting the outcomes of your creativity. Both wins and losses bring about changes - it’s just that we naturally prefer to win. When you start getting comfortable with change, you’ll let go of your preconceived notions and tap into creativity. 

Get Inspiration through Listening

A huge part of creativity is inspiration. When it comes to work, what better place to start looking for inspo than your own team?

Just because you’re the boss doesn’t mean you should do everything on your own. More often than not, the best outcomes are a result of collaboration. Start listening to your team’s ideas and get inspired. 

Encourage Your Sphere

All good leaders know how important mentorship is. In terms of creativity, you should encourage your entire team to embrace their own creative flows. Fostering a creative culture will help everyone shine their brightest and come up with their best ideas. 

I hope these 5 tips help you get into your creative mojo.