Experiences in the visual and performing arts facilitate imagination, active listening, awareness of the moment, meaning making, and unique solutions.
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Feminist Creative Leadership Approaches
Susannah L. Brown (Florida Atlantic University, USA) and Ashley Hartman (Florida State University, USA)
Copyright: © 2017
|Pages: 11
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-1049-9.ch017
Abstract
Feminist creative leaders often advocate and support personal reflection, self-expression, passion, caring, and unique viewpoints (Csikszentmihalyi, 1990; Sternberg, 1999). Feminist leadership is discussed first through theory and secondly by an interview, both of which are described through the lens of creativity (O'Connor, 2010; Young & Skrla, 2012). The development of creative leaders is considered to engage the reader in many different possibilities and perspectives. Creative leadership is guided by inspiration and new achievements which significantly change the way the something is done (de la Harpe & Mason, 2014). The creative potential of each individual is valued in this leadership model. Conclusions in this chapter serve to prepare the next generation of creative leaders to be self-confident, enthusiastic, original thinkers.