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The Creative Leader's Paradox: How Side Projects Make Better Design Managers

The Creative Leader's Paradox: How Side Projects Make Better Design Managers

Update: 2025-04-09
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Design leader Paul explores how seemingly unrelated creative pursuits enhance leadership capabilities. Drawing from his experience with music production, filmmaking, and podcasting, he reveals how these diverse creative domains provide unique perspectives on team dynamics, communication, and problem-solving. Discover the Creative Leader's Paradox and unlock the power of your own creative cross-pollination.



Key takeaways include:



  • How creative side projects develop transferable leadership skills

  • The value of cross-domain creative thinking in design management

  • Building more effective team communication through diverse creative perspectives

  • Enhancing problem-solving capabilities through creative cross-pollination

  • Practical ways to integrate creative pursuits into your leadership approach

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The Creative Leader's Paradox: How Side Projects Make Better Design Managers

The Creative Leader's Paradox: How Side Projects Make Better Design Managers

The UX Architect