We’ve put together an inspiring infographic on the 7 unorthodox rituals of outstanding leaders that keeps them at the top of their game.
7 UNORTHODOX RITUALS OF OUTSTANDING LEADERS
Would napping and yoga be part of your business plan towards success? How about dressing up as the Pope, when it’s not Halloween? You might think that focus is crucial when you’re a CEO “ so can you afford to be doodling? Nike CEO Mark Parker can and he feels it helps keep his mind balanced. Enjoy quietly reading? Then you’d like Jeff Bezos’s approach; he asks his staff to read as a group in silence before every meeting. Richard Branson reckons keeping on the move and getting away from your desk can spark your creative thinking, which may be why he has “never had a proper desk, never worked out of an office, and certainly never clocked in”.
You might not expect such quirky behaviour to work well in business, but originality is key when it comes to leadership. If you want to succeed in business, you need to think and act outside the box, and some of the world’s best business leaders are well able to be creative in how they act in the office or boardroom.
In this inspiring infographic on 7 unorthodox rituals of outstanding leaders, we look at some of the unexpected, wacky and clever tactics and rituals that business leaders of today follow and attribute to success “ the question is; how can you be as innovative in your career?
Unconventional practices can often lead to innovation and brilliance, as demonstrated by these top business leaders below. So before you do business, think outside the box and get creative in your approach, perhaps like these famous successful business leaders, you too will reap the benefits.
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