| Traditional Leader | Creative Leader |
|---|---|
| Symbol of Authority | Symbol of Inspiration |
| More Sticks | More Carrots |
| Hierarchical | Networked |
| Linear Path | Nonlinear Path |
| Plan and Execute: Launching with 1.0 | Iterate and Do: Living in Beta |
| Sustaining Order | Taking Risks |
| Yes or No (clear) | Maybe (comfort with ambiguity) |
| Literal in Tone | Metaphorical in Tone |
| Concerned with Being Right | Concerned with Being Real |
| Think like a General or Conductor | Think like an Artist or Designer |
| Delegates Actions | Hands-On Driven |
| Closed System | Open System |
| One-Way | Interactive |
| Close the Ranks | Permeable |
| Follows the Manual | Improvises when Appropriate |
| Loves to Avoid Mistakes | Loves to Learn from Mistakes |
| Reliability | Validity |
| Orchestra Model | Jazz Ensemble |
| Community in Harmony | Community in Conversation |
| Wants to be Right | Hopes to be Right |
| Open to Limited Feedback | Open to Unlimited Critique |
| Your Opinion Matters | What are You Really Thinking? |
The original post is here. —JM
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If John Maeda is a learner, who is the teacher then?