Drawing parallels between jazz improvisation and effective leadership, Frank Barnett has authored several influential books, including "Yes to the Mess: Surprising Leadership Lessons from Jazz" and "The Power of Improvisation: Exploring the Lessons of Jazz in Work and Life." Muge and I discuss what businesses can learn from how jazz music is created. Takeaways for our listeners Take a listen to the 20 min Harvard Business Review podcast discussion. Reflect on how you can be both a better follower and a better leader. Frank Barrett: "Yes to the Mess: Surprising Leadership Lessons from Jazz" (youtube.com)Questions to consider: Do you leave enough room for improvisation in your work?Do you make time to "unlearn" what you know and allow others to bring forward ideas?Does your team exhibit the elements of effective followership? Effective followership involves individuals taking initiative, exercising autonomy, and contributing their unique talents and perspectives to achieve shared objectives. It's about embracing empowerment while still remaining aligned with the overarching goals and vision.For more on this topic also consider this book by Natalie Nixon https://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Leap-Curiosity-Improvisation-Intuition/dp/B07Y4JNH26?dplnkId=ab4b3ae1-687f-47de-b045-9b62565012f4&nodl=1Read

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