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Category Archives: Champion Creativity
Steve Jobs On Power Of Humanities
Another reflection on the power of the arts, creativity and the humanities. This time it’s from Steve Jobs, from his presentation on the iPad 2 in early 2011. Reflecting on the success of Apple (and his own career), he said … Continue reading
We Need To Upgrade US Education
From the Center for American Progress comes a new study, “The Competition That Really Matters: Comparing U.S., Chinese and Indian Investments in the Next Generation Workforce.” Download summary (12 pages) = The Competition That_Really_Matters-summary. “To position the United States for … Continue reading
Amazing VanGogh Dominoes Creation
There are truly no limits to creativity and ingenuity! Read the story here.
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Let’s Talk About Power at “Creative Chicago Expo”!
The 2012 Creative Chicago Expo is this Friday and Saturday at The Chicago Cultural Center. I will be conducting a round table discussion on how the creative community might organize for power. The discussions will be held in Preston Bradley … Continue reading
Tom Part of Boost Camp for Arts Entrepreneurs
I’ve been added to the faculty of The Institute for Arts Entrepreneurship’s 2012 Boost Camp. The Boost Camp is a series of 12 online experiences will help you work through a variety of relevant and specific topics to help you … Continue reading
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Global CEOs Say Creativity #1 “Must Have”
Good Magazine made this two minute video illustrating the 2010 IBM Global CEO Report where over 1,500 CEOs from 63 countries said that creativity was the Number One trait they are looking for from their managers. That’s why I’m teaching … Continue reading
Artists Running For Office? How About President?
Vaclav Havel, the dissident playwright, human rights activist and yes – politician – died on December 18. Beloved in his country for speaking passionately and eloquently to power, he was was elected to the post of interim president of Czechoslovakia … Continue reading
Artists As Leaders?
Anyone who has had more than one conversation with me over the years knows that I am a bit of a fanatic when it comes to the role of the arts and creativity in the life of the nation. You’ve … Continue reading
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Americans for the Arts Blog Salon Continues
Tom’s second post for the Americans for the Arts Blog Salon on the future of the arts and business collaboration is up. This post describes the first session of the class on creativity he devised for the Stuart School of … Continue reading
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What Can The Arts Teach America’s Business Schools?
For the next three weeks I’ll be a guest blogger for the Americans for the Arts Blog Salon covering the future of arts and business collaboration. Here is my first essay…
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