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Do You Manage like a Conductor or like a Composer?
Do you remember when you were a kid, playing some sort of improvised back yard version of baseball? Before the game started, everyone had to have a discussion of what was in bounds was out of bounds. The apple tree … Continue reading
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Bread, Circuses, and . . . “Stupidity”
So let me quite clear from the outset, I have not read this book, “Idiot America,” but, having written a book about the positive uses of stupidity, of course any book that addresses stupidity has become of great interest to … Continue reading
Remembering Arthur Fiedler
Well for those of you who care to keep track of such things, this July 4th is the 80th anniversary of pops concerts on Boston’s Esplanade. You notice I say Pops concerts, not Boston Pops concerts. This is because, while … Continue reading
Posted in Arts Education, The Art of Originality
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Are You Connected or Are You Disconnected?
I have this friend, Dr. Robert Lee, he’s a bigtime gestalt therapist. He writes, edits, and publishes a lot of stuff for other therapists. I was asking him about his work one day, and he said to me, “Justin, it … Continue reading
Who do you have to tell you the bad news?
I spend a fair amount of time reading books and blogs about management. Make no mistake, I get a lot out of what I read. But I will say, there’s an awful lot of emphasis on high-minded strategy, and not … Continue reading
The Future of Management by Gary Hamel
So I was reading Jamie Notter's Blog, and he talked about a book by Gary Hamel titled The Future of Management. The book cites a sturdy where 85% of workers are giving less than their full commitment, and the possible … Continue reading
Time is more than money
I’m sure you have all heard the phrase “Time is money.” And when this phrase is stated, it has a certain air of finality to it. There’s an implication that “money is the most important thing, so hurry up.” But … Continue reading
There’s Way Too Much Excellence Around Here
Since I work around various artistic organizations, I run into the word "excellence" a lot. You often hear phrases like "seeking the highest levels of artistic excellence." Another example: I recently heard about a music school that was "nurturing excellence." … Continue reading
A New Video Trailer for “Peter VS the Wolf”
Hi all, well I just made up a little 90 second "trailer" for Peter VS. the Wolf. Please do feel free to share this with any orchestra manager you may have in your address book! comments welcome — jl
Posted in Arts Education, Kid Shows, Press and Appearances
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How are you different from Coca-Cola, the iphone, and Paris Hilton?
So I was reading this article today msn.careerbuilder.com: What Do You Have in Common with Coca-Cola, the iPhone, and Paris Hilton? Which is all about “building your personal brand.” I have nothing against this article per se, it was all … Continue reading
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