Episode 101: From Solo Creator to Creative Leader | Is that nagging voice telling you it's time to build something bigger than yourself? In this episode, Dustin Pead explores the challenging but rewarding journey from solo creative to team leader, drawing insights from Jason Sperling's book "Creative Directions."
Learn the mindset shifts needed to see yourself as a leader, practical transition strategies for expanding your team, and how to craft a compelling vision that scales without losing creative quality. Discover when it's time to hire, whether to prioritize culture fit or skills, and how to implement systems that enable rather than stifle creativity. If you're ready to multiply your impact as a creative professional, this episode provides the roadmap. Next week: The Art of Creative Leadership.
🔑 KEY POINTS:
- The critical mindset shift required to become a leader
- How to know when it's time to expand your team
- Setting up systems that scale without stifling creativity
- Balancing culture fit vs. skill set when hiring
- Creating a compelling creative vision that inspires
📚 FEATURED BOOK:Jason Sperling's "Creative Directions: Mastering the Transition from Talent to Leader"
💼 RESOURCES:
- My eBook "Using Asana for Creative Teams": https://dustinpead.com/store
- Creative coaching and consulting: https://dustinpead.com
- Weekly newsletter: https://dustinpead.com/newsletter
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