Power is organized knowledge, expressed through intelligent efforts, including massive action. To be organized, teams must coordinate their knowledge inside a spirit of harmony. Many business failures are due to a lack of such organization and harmony. ~Napoleon Hill
In the new groundbreaking book, Creativity Inc. (Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand it the Way of True Inspiration) Pixar/Disney Animation CEO Ed Catmull (with Amy Wallace), details in brilliant and engaging detail, as just a seasoned story teller/animator could do, how Pixar has developed their very own internal brand of Co-Creating, solving problems and idea development (a few things i call a Mastermind). Mr. Catmull credits their Mastermind process for helping Pixar launch 14 straight blockbuster movies back to back without one dud! They call their group the Pixar Braintrust. I bought the book the day it became available and was thrilled to read page after page of classic Mastermind Synergy successes from other Braintrust meetings. Their processes, challenges and results matched exactly the concepts of not merely the original Mastermind concepts of Napoleon Hill, (harmony, synergy, common vision/values/goals and large action) but also my own, personal beliefs and experiences developed over 15 years of pitching, perfecting and creating a Facilitated Business Mastermind format for learners and leaders to see and use in their own businesses.
The Mastermind process cultivates and nurtures a Leadership Mindset that invites challenges, embraces dissenting opinions, in reality views them as opportunities for discovery and creativity. Growth Mindset leaders never stop qualifying for his or her position - they practice the concept of Know yourself to Grow yourself, constantly re-assess themselves, their direction, actions as well as their results. Inspired leaders are readers and deep listeners. They can make you feel as if you would be the only person in the room, so deep is their concentrate on whatever you can have to say. They invite contrary opinions as it creates dialogue. Nobody must lose or win inside a dialogue - because its s free flowing exchange of ideas and possibilities, not just a contest. A Leadership Mindset is one of inclusion, curiosity, possibilities and shared success.
Creating a Candor Factory
A hallmark of the healthy creative culture is the fact that its people you can share ideas, opinions, and criticisms. Our decision making is best whenever we draw on the collective knowledge and unvarnished opinions with the group. Candor is paramount to collaborating effectively. Not enough candor leads to dysfunctional environments. - Ed Catmull
Braintrust
There are lots of ways to begin fostering a creative culture, together with a business mastermind or braintrust. Begin with the basics of Mindset: Vision, Values, Purpose, Goals. What could they be for you, your small business and your team?
Business Coaching
Just think about the sizable, well-earned egos of such icons of industry, uniting harmoniously, acknowledging check titles and hierarchy in the door in order to generate the best possible product without concern yourself with speaking the truth or who gets credit for what! In case a Brain Trust of this caliber can create 14 blockbuster movies consecutively by submitting to some free form, creative & harmonious process, surely you can find a approach to start planting the seeds of synergy inside your business. If every CEO, business coach and leader would browse the book Creativity Inc. the world generally is a more creative and collaborative and productive place!
