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55 years old.. Born in the last great era .. Generation X (1969-1980) 5 decades 55 years 660 months 20,075 days (ignoring feb 29th) 481,800 hours 1,734,480,000 seconds That is some legacy.. so much has occurred in that 55 years .. from moon landings to iPads. In a blink of an eye Chase de Vere are 55 years old. From one single office to an office in all of the major cities in the Uk. Why is 55 so important ?? How many people are aware that from 55 onwards they can potentially access their pension? It is never too late to consider planning your retirement as it’s always better to have a plan than no plan A day, a week, a month , a year , a decade .. can pass so quickly, from sliding doors moments to events that simply take your breath away.. #retirementplanning #retirementgoals #retirementsavings

In celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth, we asked some of our team members to share what they value most about their culture and how it strengthens them both personally and professionally. Douglas Flores, Assistant Field Manager in DC, shares his love for his culture's traditions, especially the music. Check out the full video on YouTube: https://buff.ly/4eeRmYA

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

Simple yet a very powerful message.

🎷 "Bebop was about change, about evolution. It wasn't about standing still and becoming safe. If anybody wants to keep creating they have to be about change."🎶 A few weeks ago, I enjoyed a fun conversation with Mosongo Moukwa - President at Hathaway Advanced Materials, Leadership Coach and bestselling author. As a music/Jazz enthusiast, my energy went right up when Mosongo shared his insights into the connection between essential requirements for creative leadership and Jazz music. In the following article, he describes how to make creativity an essential part of leadership in organisations, using the analogy of Jazz music. https://buff.ly/3OVKR1T

More than ten years ago, I left Europe after a whirlwind of auditions and performances. In my latest post, I reflect on that journey and the decision to return to Latin America. Check it out to learn more about my path!

No matter if you're a music expert or not, we can all agree: there’s something magical about watching an orchestra perform. And, yes, I bet when we were kids, we all had that moment, waving a pen as if we were conducting, or playing with our hair like we were right there in front of an audience. Have a look to this TEDx talk by Jules van Hessen, a musician and orchestra director, where he presents the deep impact of not always taking the obvious path. In conducting, as in life, it's not about controlling every beat; rather, it’s about knowing when to step back and let people find their rhythm, to trust that they will play beautifully on their own. True influence lies in creating space for creativity, connection, and growth. Jules’ journey led him to a surprising discovery. Observing his orchestra play beautifully without his direction, he realized that sometimes the most valuable role a conductor, or anyone, can play is simply to hold back. By not intervening, we allow others to listen to each other, creating a unique harmony that might not have been possible otherwise. He shares this lesson suggesting we look to our organizations, families, and relationships with the same perspective. They are often more powerful than we think, capable of thriving on their own, with only a bit of added guidance to elevate them. The secret of inspiration, he concludes, is daring to avoid obvious solutions and instead seeking creative ways to add something unique. #CoachingMindset #Sundayreflections #Leadfromwhereyouare #Decentralizedleadership

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