Episode #1 - Thinking Together: What Organizational Creativity Taught Me About Leadership

In this episode, I reflect on my J-term course Organizational Creativity and Innovation (led by Dr. Michael Ackerbauer - check out his Ted Talk here) from the Creativity and Change Leadership program at Buffalo State University and how it’s reshaping the way I lead as a school principal.We dive into FourSight and thinking preferences, the 4 Ps of creativity through A Bug’s Life, and a great book: Good Team, Bad Team, by Sarah Thurber and Blair Miller (available on Amazon) to explore how creativity actually shows up in real organizations. I share honest takeaways about team dynamics, leadership, and why what we often call “resistance” is really just different ways of thinking.This isn’t just a recap of coursework, it’s a conversation about building better teams, creating safer environments for innovation, and leading change with more intention, empathy, and clarity.If you’re an educator or leader looking for practical ways to support your people and strengthen your organization, this one’s for you.