The Artistic Edge

Creativity and Leadership Education

Boredom, to be or not to be?

Boredom, to be or not to be?

I recently read an article on the BBC website by Hannah Richardson about boredom in children and I was intrigued. The thrust of the article was that, “Children should be allowed to get bored.” As


What is the Difference between Knowing and Understanding?

What is the Difference between Knowing and Understanding?

I recently read a discussion on LinkedIn about this question and it reminded me of why the arts are so important to preparing children for their future. Knowing in its traditional North American definition, means


Relational Capital – How Much Do You Have?

Relational Capital – How Much Do You Have?

In my last post I mentioned that I was at a business conference, Mega Partnering. Well, I’ve been back for about a week and since the jet-lag is now behind me I am itching


Lisa Interviews Juno Nominee Peter Katz

Lisa Interviews Juno Nominee Peter Katz

As I mentioned last week, I have known Peter Katz since 2008, but I never had the chance to really talk to him in depth about his experiences as a musician. I thought that


What if Money Didn’t Matter?Play

What if Money Didn’t Matter?

I recently watched an incredible short video (which is embedded above so you can watch it) based on the question, “What if money didn’t matter?” Wow, what an amazingly powerful piece! As I write


The Balancing Act of an Arts Career

The Balancing Act of an Arts Career

On Thursday night I finished shooting a short film with Humber College Film School. We spent four days on set. It was such an amazing four days filled with laughs, hard work and tears.


They Text, They Tweet, But Can They Communicate?

They Text, They Tweet, But Can They Communicate?

So I was out for coffee with a good friend of mine last week at a local Starbucks having a celebratory latte over my new book and in they walk. It was a group