Last June I wrote here on this blog that President Trump and the leaders he installed at the Kennedy Center might temporarily close the Center using the excuse of renovations, when the real reason for closing or pausing programming would be in response to the embarrassment of cratering sales due to protesting audiences.Tonight, President Trump announced that he was doing just what I feared: closing the Kennedy Center for 2 years for renovations.When I wrote my post, I thought was a pretty … [Read more...] about I didn’t want to be right: Kennedy Center closing for two years
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When to Hold, When to Fold, When to Play a Different Game
Leading an arts organization right now can feel like sitting at a blackjack table on a bad night. The stakes are high, the cards aren’t great, and the audience—the one group you can’t bluff—can see every move you make. When to Hold (on to your values) All we really have with our audiences is trust. That’s why the Smithsonian needs to hold its independence like a winning hand. No bluffing needed – smile, look the other players directly in the eye and let them know you’ve got a winning hand. … [Read more...] about When to Hold, When to Fold, When to Play a Different Game