51 Qualities That Every Creative Leader Looks for in a New Hire but Doesn't Include in the Job Post
I was sitting on the edge of the pool mesmerized by the reflections the sun makes on the water when I snapped this photo. Farewell, Summer.
- You enjoy working with people, people enjoy working with you.
- You like to think, you do it often.
- Your motivation for work is not to further your portfolio or resume, you put what’s right for the project first.
- You believe that if you do what you love and do it well; good things will come.
- You treat every project with the same level of thought and energy, no matter the shape or size.
- You enjoy the journey as much as the outcome, sometimes more.
- You know that it's often the small things that make the most impact.
- You're not concerned with who gets recognized, you're just happy to be a part of the success.
- You don't talk just to have something to say.
- You listen when others are speaking.
- You enter every conversation willing to leave with a different perspective.
- You're not afraid of silence.
- You don't expect anyone to read your mind.
- You ask questions for more context before drawing conclusions.
- You see your clients as collaborators.
- You value trust.
- You're honest with yourself and respectfully honest with others.
- You're upfront about what you know and what you don't, you actively work to fill in any gaps.
- You don't just share your ideas, you share how you got there and all relevant context.
- You're more scared of becoming comfortable than uncomfortable.
- You're on an endless journey to become better.
- You crave feedback, it drives you.
- You value your own time as much as your team's.
- You're not afraid to be wrong, you’re not afraid to fail.
- You know that even the most carefully planned projects might not work out, that doesn’t discourage you from trying.
- You care about the details just as much as the big picture.
- You take ownership of your work and responsibility for your actions.
- You know that if it looks like a problem and sounds like a problem, you still have to put in the time to uncover the root cause.
- You learn from your mistakes and connect the dots before they're repeated.
- You're not easily overwhelmed.
- You prefer to speak up than be spoken for.
- You come with potential solutions when seeking advice on new challenges.
- You know that there's more than one way to get the job done, you enjoy finding the most efficient one.
- You respect roles and titles but don't let them get in the way of doing good work.
- You "google it" on your own first.
- You’ve developed a system for getting things done in your professional and personal life.
- You're ambitious but you're realistic.
- You believe in a good night's rest.
- You know that late nights are not admirable or sustainable.
- Your passion for your work is one of many in your life.
- You’d rather guide others than take over.
- You appreciate that we’re not all the same, you seek out new points of view.
- You’re inspired by what you consume.
- You create order when there is none.
- You do your best to leave all your preconceived notions at the door.
- You're curious, you find joy in going deep on new subject matter.
- You know where you want to go but also know that there are countless ways to get there.
- You always know why you’re doing what you’re doing.
- You know that your past doesn't have to define your future.
- You know when to let go and you do.
- You'd love to work with the person who exemplifies every one of these qualities but you know that we're all human.
Friday, September 18, 2020
