What Makes a Great Leader? II

According to the text, what are the three functions that leaders must fulfill to build an organization that can innovate at scale with speed?

• M: Manager, N: Negotiator, O: Organizer

• A: Architect, B: Bridger, C: Catalyst

What is the role of an 'Architect' in leadership as described in the text?

• Building your company’s culture and capabilities for innovation

• Analyzing financial reports

Why is being a 'Bridger' important for leaders according to the text?

• To forge partnerships outside the organization for talent and tools

• To design architectural blueprints

What is the main goal of being a 'Catalyst' as mentioned in the text?

• To slow down innovation processes

• To accelerate co-creation across the entire ecosystem

How does the text describe the concept of 'collective genius' in innovative work?

• A collaboration of individuals with diverse expertise, points of view, and experiences

• Individuals working in isolation

What is emphasized as the key to influencing people in the text?

• Shaping culture and capabilities, forging connections, and building trust

• Ignoring the opinions of others

Why is it mentioned that leaders should let go of formal authority as a source of influence?

• To increase control over employees

• To build commitment and trust among team members

What is the significance of being a 'Bridger' in the context of innovation?

• To limit communication with vendors

• To connect with external talent and tools for innovation

How does the text describe the role of a leader in unleashing the diverse talents within an organization?

• Getting everyone to work on what they could be doing, not just what they should be doing

• Ignoring the talents and passions of team members

What is the ultimate goal of co-creation across the entire ecosystem as mentioned in the text?

• To limit innovation to individual organizations

• To lift the whole ecosystem and create more capability