art and business interviews: launching WorkPlay

I have been blurring my roles as a visual artist, writer, performer and speaker, consultant, advisor, and coach, exploring the application of arts-based processes to business. Over the years, I have developed what my friend, David Barry, calls “the art mind.” It is a way of thinking -- not just only looking at what is at face value, but also taking unexpected and curious detours, paths that an artist has learned to trust, knowing that each step is part of an unfolding process. It is an approach that delivers results that often exceed initial expectations.

Explore my interviews with leaders, teachers of the arts, writers, performers, musicians, movement artists, and visual artists. Each, in their own way share their story about how the arts benefit their day jobs in non-profits, government, and the private sector.

I believe that the business environment is always looking for individuals who are willing to take risks to create new value propositions, to see beyond the status quo, to tap into the powers of their imagination, to apply their discovery processes to situations that are seeking something more.

In Spring 2008, I am launching WorkPlay: The Art of Illumination, a 5 part event for individuals and teams to play with storytelling, visual arts, zen calligraphy, movement, and ensemble with respect to a real business or personal challenge - learning to trust their own creative impulses. WorkPlay is not about becoming an artist, it’s more about exploring ways to appreciate both the process and the outcome. For more information, subscribe to my newsletter or send me your email address to receive announcements about my upcoming events.

8/26/07: release 1.0, there is some new features that I will be adding in a few weeks. When I do, I'll let you know here in this description.