Einstein once said, “we cannot solve our problems with the same thinking that created them.” Often the greatest creativity occurs when we change our perspective. Einstein literally [...]
I just spent a weekend with my collaborator, Annie Fullard, who is the first violinist of the Cavani String Quartet (CSQ). A weekend in the life of a teaching artist is very full. From the time I [...]
I recently saw the movie Whiplash, which is about a young drummer who attends a renown jazz music conservatory in Manhattan. His dream is to become the next Buddy Rich. His talent is noticed by [...]
I have been participating in 12 days of #Quest2015 (see more at Tracking Wonder) and decided to post my response to Day 9 of #Quest2015 on this blog as it is relevant to collective virtuosity. [...]
We live in a world of clichés that are embedded in the psyche of Corporate life. Leaders repeat mantras about quarterly profits and the bottom line. Everything has to be “faster, better, and [...]