2. Seek to Understand.
Once you’ve learned to respect one another’s unique and different gifts, you have to dedicate the time and energy to truly understand one another’s perspective and priorities.
3. Consistent Communication.
Because leaders and creatives will often view things from a different perspective, it will require an extra dose of communication to maintain healthy working relationships.
4. No Gaps.
Because of the stereotypes of each of these roles, there is a tendency to make assumptions about one another. “No gaps” is another way to say “no assumptions.” Don’t leave a gap in understanding that could be filled in with poor assumptions.
Whether you’re a leader or a creative, here are some questions to ask yourself:
Who do I need to have more respect for?
Whose role do I need to understand better?
Who do I need to improve communication with?
Who have I been making assumptions about?
