by Linda A. Hill , Greg Brandeau , Emily Truelove , Kent Lineback
Are you exhausted from feeling like the only person in the room with a vision? You might be suffering from the “Steve Jobs complex,” and it’s likely suffocating your team’s creativity.
In this episode, we explore “Collective Genius” by Linda A. Hill and her co-authors. We debunk the myth of the visionary leader and introduce the concept of the “Social Architect.” Learn how Pixar turns “ugly babies” into blockbusters using “Creative Abrasion” and why your job isn’t to play the music, but to build the stage.
Enjoyed this briefing? In the full episode, we break down the “Willingness vs. Ability” matrix and the specific rules for managing creative conflict. Click the link in the show notes to get the full masterclass.
Linda A. Hill is the Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and Faculty Chair of the Leadership Initiative. A globally recognized authority on leadership and innovation, she co-authored "Collective Genius" and has been consistently ranked among the …
Greg Brandeau is a technology executive and co-author of "Collective Genius", recognized for his expertise in fostering organizational innovation. He established his authority as the former Chief Technology Officer of The Walt Disney Studios and Senior Vice President of Technology at Pixar, where he …
Emily Truelove is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and a leading authority on leadership and organizational change. Co-author of the acclaimed book Collective Genius: The Art and Practice of Leading Innovation, she holds a PhD from the MIT Sloan School of …
Kent Lineback (1943–2024) was a veteran executive and bestselling author recognized for his deep expertise in leadership and organizational innovation. With a 25-year career spanning senior roles at PBS and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, he became a prominent authority on management …
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