Without all these gifts working together, our body, our community, is incomplete and does not function properly. In my 20 years as a CEO I have seen times when organizations have been in tune, and times when there was little harmony evident. I've seen times when many of the musical instruments were in place, the sheet music was on the stands, and the professionals were highly talented. But somehow when the conductor rapped his baton, he couldn't get everyone on the same line let alone on the same note. Here are several traits that I have found to be helpful for leaders who want to create an artistic masterpiece.
Leaders manage the dream.
A dream is a wonderful thing, but until the conductor can make it understood by the entire orchestra, it will remain an unfulfilled dream. When the dream is fully understood, it becomes a living experience. Leaders embrace error. Leaders encourage reflective feedback. Informed critique is important in creating a masterpiece.