Formerly the head of creative at a top US beverage company, Paul Kidd was pushing hard for career growth. And then, a life- and career-changing moment: he decided to be vulnerable and un-cover his so-called 'dark-side traits' for all to see. He gave permission to his team to call him out for being, in his words, "a jerk" - so that he could be a better leader. Since that moment of vulnerability, he and his teams have been energized. “It’s been incredible.” This week, on Inside the Creative Studio:
- How leading change is mostly about leading yourself.
- Creative teams should pitch work, not just send comps in email.
- Why the sky’s the limit for in-house creative teams today.
- How vulnerability became his greatest strength.
- Why Paul says even if you think you’re not “a jerk,” give yourself permission to truly hear feedback that helps you be an even better version of yourself.