The Artists View - How Criticism Blocks Creativity

"Be curious, not judgmental."
- Walt Whitman

One of the things an accomplished artist learns early on is to pause and observe the world without judgement before making his or her mark. Prior to pencil, pen, paint or chisel striking the artist must stop, be silent and observe the world as it is, free of judgement, claim, criticism and with patience and calmness. Only then, can he create, carve, sculpt, draw, sketch or paint his masterpiece.

Leadership follows art. True leaders, like artists should follow the same process. Life, like art is a beautiful tapestry of color, culture, people, places and movement. Before sketching, sculpting and inserting her expression of talent and skill the leader must, with dispassionate patience observe situations. Only then can she exhibit masterful leadership and application of her talent.

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