Here’s the previously existing position statement on the issue overall. Well put.

UPDATE: Where is the American Psychological Association? if there’s a statement on Prop 8 I can’t find it. (There’s this, a general statement on homosexuality). Another reason I like to say I’m a psychoanalyst-who’s-also-a-psychologist rather than the other way around.

The central thing this is all about is creating a structure that supports creativity. That’s it. Either an organizational structure, a business model or a way of working.

I have some gems to share from far-seeing luminaries as diverse as George Clinton, True Master and Michael Kaiser.

Soon.

It’s valuable for the emphasis on the functioning of the team as make-or-break — a factor that can make all the other factors irrelevant.

I’m tempted to write a long meditation on Orian Marx’s essay — but it’s well through out and written and I’d rather let him tell it.

I bet your reaction is similar to mine: (1) how great it is they are doing this (2) ouch — that it’s necessary.

As you might imagine, the demand for help from MusiCares is very high these days. They do good work and deserve our support.

Here’s the announcement. Pass it on:

MusiCares FREE DENTAL CLINIC

November 12^th, 2008 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

MusiCares, in conjunction with Dr. Robert Mantoni of Silver Spring, MD, will be offering comprehensive dental exams and consultations to low-income music professionals in the Washington, DC area who lack dental insurance. Exams will include complete X-rays and cleaning and will be provided free of charge to pre-screened, pre-approved music professionals upon establishing eligibility. A minimum of five years documented career history or credit on at least five recorded tracks/videos is required.

Space is limited and appointments will be assigned in hour increments. To RSVP, contact MusiCares toll-free at 877.303.6962.

Established in 1989 by The Recording Academy (GRAMMYs), MusiCares has been helping music people across the country cope with medical, personal and financial hardships. MusiCares provides totally confidential crisis intervention, health care referrals and financial assistance to music industry professionals in emergency need. For more information, visit www.musicares.com.

I don’t expect anyone to care about the particulars of me or my little project. I’m blogging this in hopes of glimpsing something universal and hence interesting. Mark Hollander and Group 8020 have a way of facilitating progress that is very interesting to me. It combines structure and flexibility with a fine touch. As someone in the business of removing obstacles to growth and change, I find this interesting.

Right now, I’ve gotten enough clarity about what I’m doing that I am really busy doing it. I can’t expect anyone but me would care about the details of what I’m doing, so I’ll spare you. I’ll say more soon.

People, in my opinion, are the key differentiators between the success and failure of pretty much any startup. It’s true that lady luck can make several cameos during the course of an act, but really it’s the cast that will makes or breaks the show.

Well said. I like his Venn diagram about the degree of “overlap” between people. I’m inclined to agree.

Glad I got that off my chest.