Herding Tigers
Overcome the unique challenges of managing creative teams by becoming the leader creative people need.
The Big Idea
High-performing creative teams require a unique leadership approach. By understanding the needs of talented, ambitious creative pros and implementing the right targeted strategies, leaders can unleash their team’s full potential—driving innovation, productivity, and sustainable success.
Keynote Description
Assembling a team of top creative talent is just the beginning. The real challenge lies in leading and motivating these high-performers to achieve extraordinary results. Many leaders of creative professionals struggle to harness the full potential of their teams, despite having all the right pieces in place.
Through revealing often-overlooked aspects of leading creative teams, keynote speaker and best-selling author Todd Henry helps you discover surprising insights into what truly motivates high-performers. By mastering these techniques, you’ll be equipped to overcome common pitfalls, foster a culture of innovation, and lead your team to unprecedented success.
By the end of this keynote, you’ll be equipped with effective leadership approaches, time and attention management, and self-leadership techniques. Learn how to balance the seemingly conflicting needs within your team to nurture creativity while maintaining focus and productivity.
Based on Todd’s best-selling book, Herding Tigers.
Outcomes & Experiences
Audience
This keynote serves leaders and creative pros who are:
- Managing high-performing, creative individuals or teams.
- Seeking to improve team motivation and productivity.
- Struggling to harness the full potential of their talented teams.
Outcomes
The audience will leave with:
- A clear understanding of the core needs of talented team members.
- Practical strategies for personalized and effective leadership.
- Techniques to foster creativity while maintaining productivity.
- Insights on self-leadership and its impact on team performance.
Suggested Event Formats
While Todd customizes this keynote for each audience, it has proven to be effective for:
- Leadership development programs
- Team-building workshops
- Innovation conferences
- Management retreats
- Corporate training sessions
