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.

 

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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