Strength-Based Leadership in Creativity

In this episode, Colleen speaks with Sharon Polli, Executive Director of the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Sharon shares how she leads highly creative teams while managing constant context switching—from budgets to donor relationships to staff coaching. Together, they explore how self-awareness, intentional use of strengths, and deep listening support sustainable leadership in creative environments where clarity and flexibility must coexist.Episode Show NotesFine Arts Work Center:  https://fawc.org/Introspective Strength Affirmation Cards: https://www.introspectivecards.com/Strengths Profile Assessment: https://www.strengthsprofile.com/en-us/products/free