Where would the arts be without him? Blogger extraordinaire, icon of style, NAMP affiliate through LA Stage Alliance (National Arts Marketing Project—not the National Association of Mortgage Professionals, National Association of Meat Processors, or the National Association of Mold Professionals), convener of MetLife Forums, theater patron, arts advocate, artist, board member, and all around “someone to watch” guy. Did I mention he’s also the executive director for Los Angeles Stage Alliance? He’s a great example of the great people who work in the arts, 1,400 of which at at Convention right now (more…)
I attended the Leadership and Connectivity session with Liz Dow and Penelope Reed. I direct an arts engagement program at Lehigh University called ArtsLehigh. In my experience, the greatest successes in our program are the result of the connectivity principles outlined in this session. Liz Dow is writing a book that illuminates the ingredients of effective “super conductor” leaders—and I hope she can really do this soonleaders—because I know we are all looking for the next book to help us “lead up” (AKA, inform our bosses). Other books that get into this mind frame: Gladwell: Tipping Point, Collins: Good to Great, Friedman: The World is Flat.
The study launched through the Philadelphia Leadership program identified the usual suspect leaders, and also the real super-conductor leaders—ones that get things done under the radar. They all have similar methods to turning ideas into reality. I took copious notes—but to help encourage Liz—I SHOULD wait until the book comes out. If pressed, I will post the 10 attributes of the connected leader. (more…)
In my role as Vice Chair of the Emerging Leaders Council of Americans for the Arts, I spend a lot of time thinking about the “big picture” role of leadership and professional development in the arts, but a significant part of my day-to-day work at the Green Street Arts Center involves grassroots leadership—connecting and collaborating with underserved artists who have great ideas, but need Green Street’s assistance to realize them. These two hats (not mutually exclusive) brought me to this morning’s Leadership and Connectivity session. (more…)
Yesterday Dewey Schott and I co-presented the advance workshop “Personal Evolution: Peer Coaching Circles” attended by 12 inspirational arts managers from across the country. Dawn Ellis, one of the attendees, noted that Personal Evolution was a nice parallel to American Evolution, the theme of this year’s convention. For the workshop attendees we witnessed many personal evolutions. It was an excellent way to launch the convention—getting in touch with our own development—both personal and professional.
Coaching is a fantastic resource for the arts. Learn more by stopping by the Career 360 on Saturday.
