A Leadership Expert and Business School Professor Shares Insights on the Influence and Problems of Creativity within Organizations.

Discover why experts get lazy regarding creativity and why creatives and non-conformists within organizations are often not welcomed with open arms. Listen to a thought leader share examples and insights of organizations who are getting it right (Trader Joe’s is on to something).

Bio: Professor Michael Roberto is the Trustee Professor of Management at Bryant University in Smithfield, RI. He joined the faculty after serving for six years on the faculty at Harvard Business School. Hisresearch, teaching, and consulting focuses on leadership, with a particular emphasis on decision-making and teams.

His newest book, Unlocking Creativity, was released on January 7, 2019 by Wiley. He has published two previous books based upon his research: Why Great Leaders Don't Take Yes For An Answer (2nd edition, 2013), and Know What You Don't Know (2009). You can listen to more of his ideas on Trader Joes on the 11/28/18 episode of Freakonomics.