The Ideal Leader...

What might my "ideal" CEO be like? It's easy to first think of what I don't want in a leader:

Because I want to work in a creative setting, I don't want a leader who just does things "the way they are" and is afraid to change anything or take risks. I don't want a leader who looks over my shoulder waiting for me to make mistakes, like the one from Office Space. I don't want an authoritarian leader who just tells me what to do. And I don't want a leader who encourages "extreme employees" and keeps me glued to a cubicle all day.

So, what would my ideal leader be like? My ideal leader would have the same qualities I would hope to have in leadership positions. He or she would encourage creative, out-of the-box thinking, be open to taking risks, and bring out the unique, diverse qualities of each employee. He or she would cultivate an informal and positive work environment and value a healthy work/life balance . My ideal leader would give me freedom in my projects, empowering me and encouraging autonomy. Rather than lead formal meetings, my ideal leader would facilitate group discussions and value each employee's input. I think that this type of leader would bring out the best qualities I could offer to an organization.