Individual Creativity and the Influence of Mindful Leaders on Enterprise

Ray R. Gehani

doi:10.4067/S0718-27242011000300006

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Ray R. Gehani Director, Graduate Programs in Technology Management and Innovation The University of Akron, College of Business #358, 259 South Broadway St., Akron, Ohio 44308.

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https://doi.org/10.4067/S0718-27242011000300006

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Creativity and innovation drive competitiveness in the 21st century enterprises. Dynamic hyper-intensive competitive markets demand widespread innovations from all employees in most global enterprises. Leaders influence and set the contextual environments under which their employees express creativity. This paper will examine how different lea- dership models relate with individual creativity. It is noted that the mindful consciousness of individuals, including their leaders, play significant roles in the individuals’ creativity. This exploratory research study first defines creativity and individual creativity, and then examines the five different orientations of leaders’ influences on the individuals’ creativity. In conclusion, selected managerial and educational implications are suggested.

Palabras clave:

creativity
individual creativity
leadership
mindful
innovation
technology management
competitive advantage
gehani
servant leader

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Ray R. Gehani, Director, Graduate Programs in Technology Management and Innovation The University of Akron, College of Business #358, 259 South Broadway St., Akron, Ohio 44308.

Director, Graduate programs in Management of Technology and Innovation

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