Redefining Creativity and Creative Leadership for Effective Business Execution

Drawing on and extending prototype theories of creativity and leadership, we theorize that the expression ofcreative ideas may diminish judgments of leadership potential unless the charismatic leadership prototype isactivated in the minds of social perceivers. Not long ago, strategy was king. Forecasting, planning, and placing smart bets created the power sources within organizations. The future of a business (or a career) could fit into an established framework or system. If managed well, success would follow. Today, uncertainty is palpable. Planning for next quarter is a challenge. Even more difficult is committing to decisions that will play out in one to five years. What is the new process, theinnovative product, the game-changing service, or the compelling vision? Hence creativity and creative leadership formulation, adaption and execution by traditional leaders with destroying old leadership pattern/style are the solution to problem discussed in this paper.