Cultural Leaders are...

"I start with the premise that the function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers."

Ralph Nader

To begin with cultural leaders are Reflective: What distinguishes them is genuine humility and not being afraid to show vulnerability on occasions. This comes from regular periods of reflection and an unquenchable thirst for learning.

Courageous & creative risk takers: They have a marked tendency to ‘bend the rules’, take risks, and, on occasions, be guided by their gut-feelings. They also encourage this in other people, recognising that a certain amount of flexibility is essential to adapt to circumstances and make real strides forward.

Accessible: They make time to get out and speak to people. This informal and personal contact is a very powerful motivator.

They also encourage entrepreneurial creativity and experimentation in the work they do. They involve everyone, empower and trust the communities they work in, build teams and leverage diversity.

They are passionate and draw people into thier world and vision; building coalitions as they go.

Fundamentally they motivate, inspire and cultivate new cultural leaders.