Emerging Leadership
February 12th, 2008 at 12:43pm Rebecca Borden
Leadership happens at all levels throughout our sector - none is more amazing and courageous than by those in the beginning stages of their career. Having met hundreds of emerging leaders through Americans for the Arts, I am convinced the arts and cultural landscape will remain vibrant and relevant for years to come. Our future is bright. There is no leadership gap.
We know there are unsung young leaders in our midst. The radical act of leadership is claiming it for yourself or making it happen for someone else. Brilliance abounds – let’s celebrate for all our benefit.
Nominations for the Emerging Leader Award, and all Awards of Americans for the Arts, close Friday, February 15.
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1. Eric Giles | February 13th, 2008 at 9:33 am
I agree Rebecca. There is no lack of talented and dedicated individuals willing and able to take up the reins of leadership. I am one of them. In my opinion the gap lies in the transferral of experiential knowledge from the current leaders and the future ones. It is important that current leaders in the field are able to recognize the emerging leaders and then make an effort to pass on their experiences. We have the skill sets, but we lack the experiential knowledge that ensures a smooth transition. As an emerging leader we need to cultivate mentors, and current leaders need to being willing to mentor the next generation.
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