Lessons to Learn from Great Leaders

In this chapter we explore the attributes of effective generative leaders that positively contribute to their success in solving problems in ambiguous situations and that allow them to gain the advantage. These lessons include: 1Knowing the difference between problem types and hence being able to identify current levels of risk, uncertainty, vagueness, or ambiguity to solve problems.2Understanding the difference between learning and decisionmaking orientations and knowing which situations to use when.3Setting detailed goals and yet leaving the route to achieving them open.4Using high levels of emotional intelligence.5Seeking out diversity and challenge.6Being an incurable and incorrigible learner.7Searching for risk, uncertainty, and ambiguity — the places where the highest rewards are.8Being able to correctly analyze the different problem types and solve each type.9Being a generative communicator.10Understanding how to use pull influence and networks to explore ambiguity and create new worlds for others to walk into.11The only rules are useful rules.