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Quick Question: How do I manage up to a high-velocity idea generator?
Here is today's quick question for you...How do I manage up to a high-velocity idea generator?
Working with a visionary leader often feels like drinking from a fire hose. Their mental agility generates awe and excitement, but their constant rapid-fire ideation can leave you feeling unhinged, overwhelmed and unclear. The challenge isn't slowing them down; it's creating systems that harness their creativity while focusing your team on delivery.
Ask it when you're...
Feeling constantly behind - When your leader's idea velocity exceeds your processing capacity, you need structure to create a sustainable rhythm.
Unable to distinguish between ideas and directions - When every new idea feels like a mandate, it might be time to renegotiate your communication rituals.
Seeing processes breakdown - When people start avoiding standardised ways of working, the idea overload is likely eroding both clarity and morale.