Some argue that jazz is one of the most intellectually challenging genres of music. The need for technical skills, rapid response to change and ability to improvise are similar to traits of great leaders.

Tune in for a "slightly" biased take on jazz and leadership.

Note: While classical musicians exhibit some of these traits as well, they are the very heart of jazz genre and crucial to executing good improvisation.    

Pay close attention next time you hear someone, or yourself, discussing goals and plans. We get excited about what we want to do, and where we want to go, but seldom talk about what we have to leave behind.

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Many times we focus on the things we don't have and use them as an excuse for being less than awesome. Let's break that cycle and push ourselves to produce prolific work using everything available right now.

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