16:11 22 October 2025
Lessons in creativity for leaders
When strategy stalls, creativity saves. True inspiration rarely comes from spreadsheets—it comes from art, science, and curiosity. As Jeff Bezos and Steve Jobs noted, breakthroughs often arise from beyond one’s own field. Staying trapped in corporate procedures kills imagination; exploring other disciplines revives it.
Leaders should nurture childlike curiosity, ask “why not?”, and connect unlikely ideas—like Steve Jobs blending calligraphy with technology or Leonardo da Vinci uniting art and science. Learn from visionaries who challenged convention: Karl Benz defied ridicule to invent the car; Jan Szczepanik experimented endlessly to create color film.
Creativity also thrives on persistence, absurdity, and obsession. As Picasso said, great artists “steal”—by reinterpreting, not copying. Geniuses balance logic with intuition, embrace eccentricity, and dive deep into problems. Their courage, curiosity, and cross-disciplinary thinking remind us: innovation stems not from plans, but from passion.
