Arts Management

Leadership is never easy. Almost all leaders deal with both triumph and tragedy, oftentimes in equal measure. The fact of the matter is that leadership insists on constant rejection of the status quo. True leaders demand continuous reflection and improvement of those around them, and even more importantly, of themselves. True leaders are Changemakers.

A rewarding, surprising view into the life and thoughts of one of the world's most inspiring leaders, The Leader's Way provides a powerful manifesto for leading change at every level - in our lives, our organizations, and the wider world.

The day you started your business, you wore at least 15 different hats. But as time passes, it becomes essential for you to pass on the roles to others, so that they can free up your time and continue the hard work in your stead. What’s at risk? Your time, your life, and your sanity. Delegation is not just a solution, it’s a boon that keeps on giving. Discover how to ease your burden and delegate effectively.

Was hat Dalí vom Camembert gelernt? Lustig, leidenschaftlich, lehrreich – ein Blick hinter die Kulissen, der Kunstnerds wie Kunstbanausen gleichermaßen begeistert. Einer der bekanntesten Surrealisten ließ sich bei seinen fließenden Uhren von französischem Weichkäse inspirieren, der Schöpfer des ›Schrei‹, Edvard Munch, verteilte auf den meisten seiner Werke Vogelscheiße, Martin Kippenberger hat in den 1980er-Jahren ein Bild von Gerhard Richter als Tischplatte in seiner eigenen Skulptur verarbeitet.

This compelling book is tailored for visionary leaders such as event organizers, business executives, diplomats, politicians, artists, musicians, and forward-thinking individuals ready to unlock the true potential of artful collaboration.

Leading organizations worldwide are evolving from the idea of employee engagement to that of organizational alignment. More important in today’s virtual work environment, The Art of Alignment provides a road map to creating alignment to your mission and vision to distributed teams. The Art of Alignment takes a data-driven approach to organizational alignment. When executives add purpose to engagement, coupled with measurement, your organization will experience market-leading performance.

You don't have to be funny to be funny. It's true! While the general idea is that humor is inherent, Jean-Marc Toledano would beg to differ. Explore the science of laughter and the reason behind it with Half Serious Half Not, in which Jean-Marc discusses the topic in great detail and brings you the secret to being funny. The theme of the book is humor: what it is, the techniques, and how you too can be funny!

From merely managing to boldly leading: Take your skills (and your career) to the next level with just 7 simple, yet highly effective strategies! Being a manager is a role filled with a lot of responsibility. It can be a heavy load to bear, knowing that your team members’ productivity, your company’s success, and your own career could be affected by your actions and decisions. But while this is a difficult undertaking, you also have a unique opportunity as a manager to inspire, transform, and take your team to new heights.

Don’t get left behind – find out what it takes to be a great modern-day leader in a fast-paced, rapidly changing landscape. The evolution of leadership is nothing short of remarkable – in fact, it is unrecognizable from what it was just a decade ago. As technology races ahead, cultural boundaries blur, and workplace dynamics shift at an unprecedented pace, leaders also have to keep up with the changes on top of the usual challenges.

The Musician's Map is a complete guide to building success in music. Whether you're just thinking about learning music, or you're already in the process of building a career; this book will help you. Musician's Map provides practical advice for musicians just starting out and musicians looking to get ahead and further their career. This book is a step-by-step guide that will save you years of time, thousands of dollars, and will make you a better musician.

From Jenniffer Weigel's radio show on WGN in Chicago called I'm Spiritual, Dammit! comes this collection of podcasts on spirituality in the business place. Included are interviews with Jennifer Connor, CEO of Mustard Girl Mustard, and Kathryn Guylay, author of Mountain Mantras: Wellness and Life Lessons from the Slopes.

Alles zu schnell, alles zu viel - jeden Tag hetzen wir durch unser Leben. Nie genug Zeit für die wichtigen Dinge des Lebens und immer darauf erpicht, so viel Zeit wie möglich einzusparen. Aber was machen wir mit der gewonnen Zeit? Wieso ist "schnell" sexy und "langsam" so erotisch wie Fußpilz? Ständig sind wir unzufrieden mit der Zeit, meist vergeht sie zu schnell, dann langweilen wir uns wieder und die Zeit gibt uns das Gefühl stehen zu bleiben. Aber wie verhält es sich mit der Einstellung zur Zeit, wenn man plötzlich merkt, dass sie auch bald ablaufen könnte?

In Executive Charisma, Benton outlines a proven six-step approach for learning how to think, act, and relate to others like an executive. She provides powerful tools for fine-tuning the executive charisma skill set, including interpersonal communications, managing upwards, confidence-building, business humor, executive-bearing, and more. Drawing upon her experience coaching clients at American Express, Merrill Lynch, Nabisco, Viacom, Pepsi, and other top companies worldwide, Benton explains why projecting a commanding professional demeanor is so fundamental to corporate success.

Finally! A practical guide to successful business leadership. Hear this book to learn the five keys to leadership, the four stages of teamwork, the three pillars of management, the two ingredients for successful meetings, and the one question effective leaders always ask first. These learnings are rooted in management science and baked into the Goal Boss Leadership System. Here is your step-by-step guide to implementing proven growth strategies for any size business.

What’s your story? It’s a question human beings have been asking each other since we first gathered around a campfire. Millennia later, this human need for storytelling hasn’t changed. We communicate most effectively through our personal stories - and our professional success depends on it. This groundbreaking guide shows you how to tap into the timeless power of storytelling to transform your business.

When Judy Goldman’s husband of almost four decades has a routine spinal injection to alleviate back pain, he is instantly paralyzed from the waist down - a phenomenon no doctor can explain or undo. She’s forced to take over, navigating the byzantine medical world they suddenly find themselves in. Her husband is forced to give in. This is the starting point for Together, which looks at the changes every couple faces - the slow, ordinary ones brought about by time and the sudden, dramatic ones that take us by surprise.

Mastering the art of leadership requires a comprehensive understanding of these various leadership styles and their application. By incorporating the principles of transformational leadership, servant leadership, ethical leadership, authentic leadership, situational leadership, charismatic leadership, and considering the dynamics of gender, leaders can navigate the complexities of today's organizations and achieve sustainable success.

"Mastering the Art of Allure and Mental Wellness" is not just a book; it's a transformative roadmap for those seeking deeper connections, mental well-being, personal growth, and a profound impact in leadership, marketing, and self-development. Join this odyssey into the heart of humanity, where charm, self-belief, and empathy converge to unlock your authentic essence.

You can't lead others until you can first lead yourself. Leaders aren't born, they are created. Only through hard work, self-analysis, and a strategy of constant improvement can you become a leader that people will gladly follow through Hell. This book is a compilation of lessons that I have learned while in the United States Marine Corps and the Fire Department, teachings from five academic degrees to include a Master's Degree in Leadership, and from working directly as a consultant in training companies in leadership strategies.

What enables great corporate leaders to detect signals that their industry, or perhaps the entire world, is about to change? How are they able to place their companies in a position to capitalize on that change? And how can you become one of those extraordinary people? It boils down to one word - vision. Leaders who lacked it have often guided their companies to obsolescence and failure. The rare leaders who cultivated a strong vision have disrupted industries, created new ones, and remade the world.