For Leaders, Power is Part of the Job
Executive power isn’t about control—it’s about the responsibility to decide. In this post, we examine what it means for nonprofit leaders to hold and use power well, especially when the stakes are high and the path isn’t clear. From pandemic-era decisions to presidential overreach, the lesson is the same: power only becomes real when it’s exercised.
12 Artistic Directors and 1 Production: Advancing the Shared Leadership Model
As theaters rethink traditional leadership models, is it time to embrace shared leadership? For decades, regional theaters have experimented with co-leadership between Artistic and Managing Directors. Now, some organizations are pushing further, introducing multiple artistic or executive leaders. But is it the best option for everyone? This post explores the benefits, challenges, and future of shared leadership in theater.