by Artie Isaac | Oct 20, 2009 | Living an engaged life, On Ethics, Unsolicited Suggestions
I'm stirred by meeting you. Thank you. But I'm not shaking that hand. I'm experimenting with a new prohibition: I'm not shaking anyone's hand. It's Not Just Your Hand.Today, I'm at a great conference — SummitUp — and there are hundreds of...
by Artie Isaac | Jul 4, 2009 | Living an engaged life, On Creativity, Unsolicited Suggestions
Let us pause to consider the recently concluded Cultural Year. (The Cultural Year runs concurrent with the School Year, both observing a generous summer vacation.) Was it a good year? How would you know? Here's how I assess the Cultural Year. I ask some hard...
by Artie Isaac | Jun 11, 2009 | Living an engaged life, On Creativity, Unsolicited Suggestions
In Praise of Speed Bumps(or "A Summer Breath") For the Laurel School Class of 2009 on the joyous occasion of their commencementon June 11, 2009, 10 a.m., at Severance Hall in Cleveland, Ohio. Thank you, Anne Juster, chair of the Board of Trustees, members of...
by Artie Isaac | Jun 2, 2009 | Unsolicited Suggestions
As my friend Nancy points out in a message this morning, this is a particularly hard week of the year for commencement speakers. This is the week that they are all writing their speeches. These speakers know: Nobody wants to hear it. Students want to get that diploma...
by Artie Isaac | May 28, 2009 | Unsolicited Suggestions
Do you suffer from Shiny Thing Syndrome?Millions of Americans are afflicted with this debilitating condition. Every day, they miss opportunities to learn about important topics — fail to connect deeply with the people around them — trade superficial wordplay for...
by Artie Isaac | Apr 28, 2009 | Unsolicited Suggestions
So, why, you might ask, am I so enthusiastic about Available Light [Theatre]?Here’s why: Matt Slaybaugh. This young man is a devoted theatre entrepreneur. As the artistic director of Available Light, Matt is devoted to learning and teaching. He’s earnest,...
