Think of a quality that defines a strong leader. Do I hear: dynamic, driven, decisive, original? Well, I probably didn’t hear “original.” Because people who are considered “creative” are generally not viewed as leaders. That’s according to a study in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology.
People who show imagination can be seen as dreamers because their ideas have not been proven. Those seen as leaders, on the other hand, are expected to maintain order and to ____1____. Yet in today’s business world, companies say they’re looking for creative CEOs who can promote change and lead their businesses in profitable new directions.
To examine what we really think about creativity, scientists asked students to present ideas for how airlines can ____2____ their passengers. Half the students were told to come up with novel solutions, and the rest were asked to ____3____. Other students who then listened to these pitches rated those who were innovative as having less leadership potential.
So go ahead, think outside the box. But if you want to ____4____, you might consider ____5____. At least until you’ve ____6____ that corner office.

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