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Measuring Productivity in Creative Work: Lessons from Cohen and Dylan When discussing productivity, especially in the realm of creative tasks, an anecdote about Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan provides a thought-provoking perspective. Cohen, the lyrical mastermind behind "Hallelujah," and Dylan, a Nobel laureate in literature, reportedly once had a conversation that illuminated the diverse nature of creative processes. Cohen spent years meticulously crafting "Hallelujah," while Dylan often composed one of his famous and brilliant songs in a matter of minutes. This contrast raises a fundamental question: should the value of creative work be measured in terms of time and productivity? The traditional metrics of productivity, which emphasize speed and efficiency, seem ill-suited to the unpredictable and often meandering journey of creative endeavors. Cohen's lengthy gestation for "Hallelujah" wasn't a sign of inefficiency; rather, it was a testament to his commitment to depth, nuance, and emotional resonance. On the other hand, Dylan's ability to produce profound work in a short time span reflects his intuitive genius. Both are wonderful. I don't want to lose either one. Creative work cannot, and should not, be pigeonholed into rigid productivity frameworks. The value of a piece like "Hallelujah" lies not in how quickly it was written but in its lasting impact on listeners and its ability to resonate across time. Here is a delightful street cover on Hallelujah by Allie Sherlock and 12-year-old Ed Sheeran. Enjoyable... even if it did take years to write. https://lnkd.in/ecAHduiB

"Well hello Richard's staff.I'm assuming that is people?"Andrea Kay Pyle known professionally as Missi Pyle, is an American actress and singer. "Hi friends! How many of you are there? What is going on?" Scarlett Beauregarde, the beautiful blonde mother from the movie "Charlie and the chocolate factory", starts the sweet video with a many questions for our telemarketers. "12 years you have been hanging out with this Richard? How is that going? How is that going for you.? I do not know anything about this Richard." Pyle has appeared in various television series and movies and is considered a very talented singer as well. She has many fans at CCC. Pyle attended the North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and graduated in 1995. For her achievements, Pyle was honored by the Poplar Pike Playhouse at her alma mater Germantown High School in Germantown, Tennessee. "All I know is he into neon. Is that a possibility?" "Maybe some jukeboxes, and pinball machines too? Eleven pinball machines? My address is 111111 main street. Please send me he other ten because I would like to have those." "Also, a 300D Mercedes. you know what? I will take the Mercedes limousine." Missi explains how certain office perks would assist in making an educated career decision, "Here is what I am wondering. Does Richard drive you around in the limousine? Because I feel like That would be important for me if I were working with Richard."Pyle played Jake's Elementary School teacher Ms. Pasternak on Two and a Half Men. "If not, let's do a training. You guys are a call center, right? Let's do a training.This is what you need to say to Richard." "Pretend like, I am Richard. You would say Hello Richard. An then, be like, oh, take a look at my limo.I have a big limo. This is all hostage negotiating to say you have a big limo And then he tells you a little more about his big limo. And then, you just have to say I feel like I would be a better employee if I was picked up in that...if I knew what it was like to be more like you and ride around...I would be a better employee. So just ah, maybe ride around and say that and you know. And then, I will be Richard and I will say, yes please. I am going to pick you up tomorrow in the limo. "Anyway, Costa Rica. Probably my favorite country on the planet. I would like to be there immediately right now instead of next to the freeway in Los Angeles. I am not right next to the freeway, but there is not a lot of traffic so I can actually hear it pretty well." "Anyway, Pura Vida. So as they say. As you say. I wish I was there with you right now. And I hope that you all are taking care of yourselves." "And Richard, you sound like a pretty good boss. "So, at this point I may never be acting again. So, maybe I can get a job there."

It's generally easy to forget that the braindead megaphone (shoutout to George Saunders for coining the phase) of modern media does not necessarily create opinions as much as magnifying those that exist to the level of zeitgeist. When the field of voices is artificially limited in the fashion discussed by Michael Sheen, the conversation ceases to be a dialogue. It becomes loud, opposing monologues in which fewer and fewer people recognize themselves. Our culture increasingly tries to adopt a lifestyle representing so little of the reality that so many live. As a practical example: It's excellent for Charles Dickens to expose the social ills of a broken system--Little Dorrit is a particularly poignant example. Still, it's equally essential that those directly impacted by these broken systems have the platform necessary to garner the attention their plight deserves. Self-advocacy and agency are so often stripped from the most vulnerable populations. The digital age was supposed to democratize us; it has done considerably more to entrench preexisting prejudices and extend the hegemonic injustice that so many experience.

Being Dyslexic Is Not As Easy As A,B,C...Mind Bicycle In the world of business, those of us with dyslexia don’t just think outside the box; we often don’t even see the box. We traverse an unconventional path, driven by a desire to explore and wander rather than follow a prescribed route. It’s not that we aim to be disruptive or cause upset. Like the sequence A, B, C, we don’t always follow the traditional pathway. We might leap from A to C, circle back to A, then onto B, and sometimes, after much exploration, find ourselves back at A again. Or we might skip straight from A to C, forging our own path to understanding. To us, the world is a blank canvas, inviting us to apply our unique blend of creativity and critical thinking. We approach problems not just to solve them but to unravel them, to understand them from angles unseen by others. This ‘dyslexic perspective’ is our magic sauce. It enables us to navigate through complex challenges, dismantle barriers, and ultimately, drive innovation forward. Our journey might not be as easy as A,B,C, but it’s this very journey that equips us to tackle some of the world’s most pressing problems with unparalleled ingenuity. Being dyslexic isn’t a hindrance; it’s a different kind of roadmap—one that leads us through exploration, discovery, and sometimes, to the realization that the journey itself enriches our solutions. In embracing our dyslexia, we embrace a world of possibilities. Let's celebrate the diverse thinking that moves us forward, that sees not just the problems but the myriad solutions waiting to be discovered. Together, we can create a more inclusive, innovative, and understanding world. Made By Dyslexia Richard Branson #dyslexicthinking #thinkoutsidethebox ##connectthedots

Your story is what sets you apart, as a business owner and an individual. It’s also the bridge that connects you with others. Are you sharing that story? Broadway star Robert Hartwell is in the business of helping entrepreneurs unlock their signature stories. Through his flagship program Strength on Stages, he coaches his students on the art of impactful storytelling. He shows them how to develop their stories, overcome their fear of sharing them, and share them confidently in front of an audience. Robert is the founder and artistic director of The Broadway Collective and, to date, the only African-American CEO in the professional musical theater education space. The Broadway Collective is an intensive training ground for Broadway’s next generation of artists and has been recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in the US. Currently, Robert is also involved in a TV documentary that chronicles the renovation of his newly purchased 1820 colonial house. This house, which he bought for $400K in cash, was the plantation house where his ancestors were enslaved. You can learn more about Robert Hartwell and his work here >>> https://bit.ly/3SFHRJh #SacredFireCreative #RobertHartwell #StrengthOnStage #inspiredleadership #beauthentic #createtocultivate #createcultivate #bedeeplyrooted #creativityfound #herestothecreatives #dreamersanddoers #daretolead #buildingbossladies #entrepreneurswhoinspire #empoweredentrepreneurs #womenleaders #womeninbusiness #womenfounders #womenbusinessowners #digitalmarketing #digitalmarketingpros #digitalmarketingstrategies #womenempoweringwomen

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Want to know what creative spirt without the bars of forced corporate organization looks like? Here is the best example of four men that did what few men on earth have accomplished together and remained free to come and go with unconditional love. The shear talent of each one is incredible and together they were mind boggling. The hope at the end of the video sadly never fully materialized as the same demons always seem to come out as our human behaviors never really fully changes. I now understand that our ability to truly grow as human beings as well as financially and structurally depends on the encouragement of the creative mind. Sadly, corporations focus on the rule-based, number-crunching authoritarian mind nearly exclusively. We can see the damage this has done to our working lives, our cities, our schools, and even in our creative industries such as music today. We kill the creative mind and wonder why we stop progressing as a society and see only the one percent who focus solely on money and power are doing ever so well - At least financially. They are lost among a sea of fellow narcissists who all one-up one another. They don't care if the entire world burns around them. https://lnkd.in/g9hwQj2Y