The Arts in Business

On the Artist Leader - Joan Mulvihill

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In this conversation, Joan Mulvihill shares her journey from corporate life to embracing her identity as an artist and leader. She discusses the importance of finding purpose, the artist mindset, and the need for originality in a world dominated by mechanistic thinking. Joan emphasizes the significance of vulnerability, creativity, and the necessity of rehumanizing organizations to foster a more innovative and fulfilling work environment. She advocates for a future where creativity and purpose drive societal progress, challenging the status quo of productivity and profit-driven motives.


Takeaways:

  • Finding purpose can emerge from adversity and personal challenges.
  • The artist mindset is about originality and authenticity, not just technical skill.
  • Creativity thrives in spaces of uncertainty and vulnerability.
  • Organizations need to embrace the artist mindset to foster innovation.
  • Trusting the process and allowing for ebb and flow is crucial for creativity.
  • Rehumanizing organizations can lead to more fulfilling work environments.
  • The future of work should prioritize creativity and purpose over profit.
  • Artists can lead the way in envisioning a better future for society.
  • Embracing uncertainty can unlock new possibilities and ideas.
  • We must challenge the narrative of success defined solely by financial gain.

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    Learn more about Joan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanmulvihill/

     

    During the episode, we referred to:

    Dr. Chris Seeley: https://www.scribd.com/document/606612963/Artful-organisations-Dr-Chris-Seeley

    John Ruskin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ruskin

    Eileen Gray: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eileen_Gray

     

    Music by: Coma-Media (https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media)

     

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Joan Mulvihill

    01:02 Finding Purpose in Adversity
    03:24 The Artist's Journey
    08:51 Connecting Mindset and Making
    11:30 Permission to Be an Artist
    14:42 The Artist Mindset Defined
    16:07 The Importance of Reflection
    18:40 Embracing Vulnerability in Art
    21:05 Creating Space for Originality
    27:02 The Role of Nothingness
    30:59 Trusting Yourself in Corporate Environments
    33:10 Rehumanizing Organizations
    33:15 The Human-Machine Dichotomy
    37:43 Creativity and Purpose in Organizations
    38:29 Embracing Uncertainty
    42:28 The Artist Mindset
    47:03 Rethinking Organizational Structures
    50:20 The Future of Work and Society
    57:00 The Call for Artist Leaders

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