How can we think differently to inspire creativity, innovation, and limit risk? In the face of problems, do you stay creative to generate ideas? As leaders who care about the work you do and the teams you serve, I want to explore two different types of thinking that lead to better conversations, outcomes, and ideas. Understanding DIVERGENT and CONVERGENT Thinking will help you and your teams generate and quickly identify the best ideas. 

Steward(stoo-erd) noun

            A person who manages another’s property or financial affairs; one who administers anything as the agent of another or others.*

Leaders are stewards. While this may not be a surprise to most, at least in theory, many leaders quickly drift into either of two categories: