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Herding Tigers

How to Lead Talented People to Their Best Work

Overcome the unique challenges of managing creative teams by becoming the leader creative people need.

The big idea

High-performing creative teams require a unique leadership approach. Understand what talented, ambitious creative pros need, and you can unleash your team’s full potential.

About the keynote

Overcome the unique challenges of managing creative teams by becoming the leader creative people need.

Based on Todd’s book

Herding Tigers

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Assembling a team of top creative talent is just the beginning. The real challenge lies in leading and motivating these high-performers to achieve extraordinary results. Many leaders of creative professionals struggle to harness the full potential of their teams, despite having all the right pieces in place.

By revealing often-overlooked aspects of leading creative teams, Todd Henry helps you discover surprising insights into what truly motivates high-performers. By mastering these techniques, you’ll be equipped to overcome common pitfalls, foster a culture of innovation, and lead your team to unprecedented success.

By the end of this keynote, you’ll be equipped with effective leadership approaches, time and attention management, and self-leadership techniques. Learn how to balance the seemingly conflicting needs within your team to nurture creativity while maintaining focus and productivity.

Outcomes

What your audience
will leave with.

01

A clear understanding of the core needs of talented team members

02

Practical strategies for personalized and effective leadership

03

Techniques to foster creativity while maintaining productivity

04

Insights on self-leadership and its impact on team performance

Who it’s for

Leaders and creative pros who are:

  • Managing high-performing, creative individuals or teams
  • Seeking to improve team motivation and productivity
  • Struggling to harness the full potential of their talented teams

Ideal for

Customized for every audience, and proven at:

  • Leadership development programs
  • Team-building workshops
  • Innovation conferences
  • Management retreats
  • Corporate training sessions
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Crafted for your room

Every engagement includes up to two planning sessions to customize the presentation for your audience and goals.

Built for application

Inspiration without application has a shelf life. Participants leave with practical next actions and PDF follow-up materials.

More than a talk

Todd is available for meet and greets, book signings, and other value-add activities that help make your event a success.

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