The Mastery Within’s Post

Huge problem with innovation - there are 2 models - a company that imprisons a customer (sells something people need) or a company that liberates a customer (makes something available that improves the quality of life for people without asking for anything in return) eg respectively - Tesla cars (huge cost involved) vs Google (no charge to use their search engine). The core problem is that Capitalism's Innovation favours companies that imprisons rather than liberates people. Particularly so in Materialism vs Idealism/Informationism ie the Tesla car vs eg google translate. So - I could go through the religious texts and help people to understand them - people will benefit from it but I won't be able to survive despite doing the right thing. And therein lies the problem with Innovation - within Capitalism, it's close to impossible to do the right thing and to drive innovation in areas which liberate rather than imprison people. If you love someone (the basic message of religion is to love) - then set them free... ... not force them to buy your product and then service your bottome line after having being trapped in your ecosystem.

In a time of rising challenges and complexities, education is the most essential transformative power for a better future for all.

Friday Arts. Here at Springboard Opera, we are about Supporting Emerging Artists. But we also hang our hat on innovation … as in Transforming the Opera Idea. And for us, the first step in Supporting Emerging Artists was, well… To ask them. What THEY need to get themselves started. We get that they are new graduates, putting their best foot out for the first step in a long career path. And they may not actually know what they practically need to get up and running. But then again, they might. They are part of the most educated and empowered generation ever. And they have the tools. So, as well as engaging with the knowledge and experience of those who have gone before, we are asking them, one of our big stakeholders. We may even ask our other big stakeholders, some of whom may not be singers. But they might help us to Support our amazing Emerging Artists and on the way, Transform the Opera Idea! Because this is the Springboard Way. This is Springboard Opera … if you’re up for a 21st century adventure, up for creating something new, exciting and paradigm-busting to support young people, jump over to our website https://lnkd.in/gXgNVTGg, and get involved. Singing optional. Leslie Martin Luisa Tarnawski Gheorja Haidley #Future #TransformationalLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Directors #Technology #Performingarts #YourNetworkForLife

For you engineers out there workin on chops This is a GREAT exercise to do with some of your favorite EQs to really learn how they work and ultimately what critical and/or 1/3 octave bands are being targeted. Some bands may be damn close, but then scope out the size of the Q. This is what makes creates these great classics to such a unique sound. #mixingandmastering #mixengineer #masterengineer #audioengineer #sounddesign #audioproduction

Phantom of the Opera + Romanian Wedding Tunes + House Beats = ❤️ Well … it is definitelly a super difficult mix to master. And the key, indeed, is mastery. The orchestra of almost 100 musicians singing in tune, in sync and most importantly … in harmony. You might see the [ obvious 😎 ] parallel with Sales Teams. Maybe not all of this size, although possible. But definitelly the orchestration grows levels of magnitude. And under pressure of results, do you have time to align, sync and … harmonize ? I say you should. Otherwise there is no path towards performance. Or mastery 😎 #impact #sales

Leadership Tip #152:  Intrigue, hidden agendas, and misunderstandings MURDER good intentions I love great opera!! The orchestra, the dancers, the singers, the costumes, the scenery, and the props all come together to create an “edge of your seat” 💃 evening.  The beauty that emanates from many moving parts will awe the most seasoned project manager. Beyond the performance – let’s look at the story that brings everyone together.  Almost every opera is based on a love triangle 👩❤️💋👨associated with much intrigue and hidden agendas. At the end, at least one person dies 😬. The assumptions and misunderstandings that are revealed in the final scene leave the characters regretting their choices. 😓 I know when I attend an opera there will be intrigue and misunderstandings and know there will be a murder and regret before the final curtain.  This is okay because it is all pretend. In real life, we do not need/nor can we afford to accept 👓hidden agendas 🐘 and assumptions that drive so many misunderstandings.  So, you might ask, what can a leader do?  A leader can do quite a lot: 💙 Pay attention 💛 Listen 💚 Watch for cues that something is not quite right 💜 Ask questions 🖤 Clarify answers and arguments 💗 Engage people to identify a solution 💖 Rinse and repeat The performing arts provide so many leadership metaphors.  I’m curious when you buy tickets for a live performance, what type of artform do you choose?

🎵 Check out the latest blog post on Far Out Magazine discussing "Every Beatles collaboration after the band split." Explore the incredible musical journey of The Beatles post-separation and the unforgettable collaborations that followed. Dive into the article here: https://ift.tt/2YeTUwZ 🎶 #TheBeatles #MusicLegends

Can you really shatter glass with just your voice? 🎶 Using Altair’s OptiStruct, we simulated whether a trained opera singer, hitting notes up to 100 dB and within a range of 250-1,500 Hz, could break a crystal wine glass at its resonant frequency. Find out if sound alone is powerful enough: https://bit.ly/3XQCZDS #Simulation #OnlyForward

Cultural appreciation vs. Appropriation Michael Barrett in Episode 220 discusses the extensive research and thoughtfulness that goes into each composition, reflecting heritage and community. Together, we celebrate creativity while honoring diverse musical backgrounds. #CulturalFusion #MusicCollaboration #CulturalAppreciation #HeritageInMusic #CreativeProcess #MusicResearch #ArtisticExpression #DiversityInMusic #CulturalRespect #MusicalJourney

The richest man in Europe and possibly the world is Bernard Arnaud. He is the driving force behind LVMH. The French luxury behemoth. Their brand portfolio is unparalleled - including Louis Vuitton, Moët Hennessy, Tiffanys and numerous others. It's a powerful business model. A money making machine. Luxury brands are exclusive - not just because of their quality, but because of their special heritage. And LVMH drives demand by building on that heritage and creating further perceptions of exclusivity in the mind of the consumer. Just open the Financial Times weekend colour supplement and the first three pages are often LVMH brands: Lionel Messi adorned in Louis Vuitton luggage. Alicia Vikander wearing their jewellery. Lewis Hamilton with his RIMOWA luggage. The ROLEX company is also a masterful marketer: Look at the back of the The Economist magazine, and invariably there is an advertisement for a ROLEX watch - featuring a famous brand ambassador - like Roger Federer, or Tiger Woods. This drives desire and creates pricing power. And, unlike most things, luxury products are what economists would term a Giffin good. Meaning that when you raise prices, demand actually goes up. And it's not just LVMH and ROLEX. Ferrari, BREITLING, Zegna, Van Cleef & Arpels, Montblanc and many others doing it as well. However, Charlie Munger points out an important downside to investing in luxury brands: These are companies that don't just create demand. The stoke envy. Enormous amounts of it. And they are really good at it. But an envious society is not the best possible society. That's why we are commanded - in the 10 commandments - not to covet the possessions of our neighbours. Even though it's a huge part of human nature. I've always thought of the business of luxury as being harmless to society. Certainly less harmless than tobacco or gambling. But if one takes Charlie Munger's point seriously, it's not entirely harmless. It frays the fabric of society. Perhaps this is why Berkshire Hathaway seems to have never invested in these businesses. And perhaps this is also why Berkshire never took Borsheims in the same direction that Bernard Arnaud took Tiffanys. If I want to own companies that build the civilization, Luxury might not be the place to be as an investor. Charlie Munger may not be with us any more. But with this clip - kindly shared by my friend Vitaliy, he has given me food for thought. Curious to hear what you think. #luxury #businessofluxury