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September 26, 2006
Remembering Eric Hoffer
"The only index by which to judge a government or a way of life is by the quality of the people it acts upon. No matter how noble the objectives of a government, if it blurs decency and kindness, cheapens...Posted by Neill Archer Roan at 07:48 AM | Permalink
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September 20, 2006
Listening
In mid-January this year, we commenced work on a Strategic Review for the Association of Performing Arts Presenters. We were charged with accomplishing a comprehensive and rigorous review of Arts Presenters' entire array of programs, strategies, communications, processes, goals, and...Posted by Neill Archer Roan at 11:23 AM | Permalink
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September 13, 2006
Carpe Diem Obsessions
For most of my working life, I've felt like the youngest person in the room, on the team, on the committee, or in the discussion. I'm keenly aware of that feeling now, because it stands in stark relief to another...Posted by Neill Archer Roan at 11:28 AM | Permalink
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September 12, 2006
When Being Wrong Feels So Right
Two weeks ago this morning, I was sitting just outside the Java Cow in Park City, Utah sipping a latte and reading The New York Times. It was a gorgeous sunny morning, I was comfortably ensconced at a sidewalk table....Posted by Neill Archer Roan at 01:10 PM | Permalink
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September 03, 2006
True Lies
It seems that everybody's jumped on the brandwagon as of late. Sometimes the results are nothing short of inspiring - mainly because brand messages and images transmit essence and truth - and sometimes the results are so offputting as to...Posted by Neill Archer Roan at 01:36 PM | Permalink
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September 01, 2006
Dancing in the Rain
In my occasional role as an arts advocate, people ask me to speak about why the arts matter. Yesterday, I gave an informal talk here in Park City, Utah for the Performing Arts Foundation. For once, I felt like I...Posted by Neill Archer Roan at 11:58 AM | Permalink
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