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Blogged on WARC: “All you ever do is awards shows.” The ubiquitous comment from friends who are not working in the industry. Always I correct them. Yet always I love what’s hidden in that incorrect statement. It works as a good reminder of the special traits of the ad land, the creative complex. Having just been on two juries and a panel about awards shows, I wanted to share some thoughts with regard to this unique part of the work in our industry. 👉 These thoughts and our little Diamondgram: https://lnkd.in/dgUzngqh

*AWARDS ARE LIKE CANDLES IN THE RAIN*_Possibly the Most important thing you'll read this Year..._The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip.You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them. Just read it straight through, and you'll get the point:1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.How did you do?LESSON: _The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday._These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. *But the applause dies......*_Awards tarnish ...__*Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.*Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.THE LESSON:_The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money ... or the most awards. They simply are the ones who care the most.

📺 Who’s been watching “The Jury” on Channel 4? Clever concept C4 and thought provoking. It got me pondering whether our jury system is truly fit for purpose and hoping I won’t have to face a jury anytime soon! The process of jury deliberation is so complex, but watching the show made me consider a potential simple solution…They need skilled moderators! 🧑⚖️ It seems so obvious! Just as we wouldn’t leave a group of our research participants to battle it out alone during a focus group, why do we think we can do that when relying solely on ordinary citizens making such serious and life changing decisions? After all, our juries are just regular people (and rightly so) and need help to make sure they work together effectively. I found it alarming that it seemed to be a chaotic free for all, where the one with the loudest voice won out. This of course can lead to biased outcomes. It seems obvious to me that, when making criminal verdicts, a more structured process would help, and moderators could play a key role in guiding jurors through their deliberations.   Indeed, there are many parallels with what we do in qual workshops that could greatly benefit a jury: ⚖ Just as in research focus groups, trained moderators could help facilitate discussion. ⚖ These moderators could keep the jury on track, ensuring they main focussed on the task at hand – so they could then more rigorously evaluate evidence and reach a fair decision. ⚖ Their presence could create a safe space for jurors, empowering everyone to contribute, share their views and engage in constructive dialogue to create a well-considered decision. Perhaps it’s time to rethink the process of jury deliberations? Introducing trained moderators could enhance the fairness and effectiveness of the jury system. 🤔 If you haven’t watched it yet, I strongly recommend it – and don’t worry, I won’t spoil the verdict! I’d love to hear your thoughts… 💬 #juryduty #thejury

Possibly the Most important thing you'll read this Year... The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them. Just read it straight through, and you'll get the point. 1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world. 2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners. 3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant. 4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize. 5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress. 6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners. How did you do? The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish ... Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners. Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one: 1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school. 2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time. 3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile. 4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special. 5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with. Easier? The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money ... or the most awards. They simply are the ones who care the most. Think of someone right now and whatever way feels right, texting, calling, emailing, or send a card, tell them you care and they matter. #caringforanotherissimple #whomatterstoyou #elevationhospice

I saw this on another platform & had to share. I’m not saying that achievements aren’t a good thing….but making a positive impact in someone else’s life is more important in my book 🫶💗🌟😁 🌟📌🌟📌🌟📌🌟📌🌟 The post read: “Possibly the Most important thing you'll read this Year... The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them. Just read it straight through, and you'll get the point. 1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world. 2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners. 3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant. 4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize. 5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress. 6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners. How did you do? The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners. Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one: 1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school. 2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time. 3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile. 4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special. 5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with. Easier? The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money ... or the most awards. They simply are the ones who care the most”. Source: Weird and Amazing Stuff

10 Questions You Should Ask Before Hosting Your First Murder Mystery Party: Should I offer prizes for winners or outstanding performances? Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AQFnJ #MurderMysteryTips #MurderMysteryGuide #MurderMysteryParty #MurderMysteryDinnerParty #MurderMystery #PrintMysteries

I developed the concept for this piece shortly before my second dissertation recital; it combines improvisation and a bit of arranging. I did not initially intend for the composition to be a political statement, however, my choices of melodic themes that include The Star Spangled Banner and Lift Every Voice and Sing brought to mind a reflection of the current sociopolitical climate of not only the United States, but the entire world. The elements of the unknown led me to the title: We Shall See. The initial purpose of the title was predicated on the open improvisation format; I had no idea what direction it would take. The title now holds even more relevance and significance in these uncertain times. The ideas of love vs. hate , magnanimity vs. greed, tolerance vs. bigotry, and the question of what will happen next is front and center in all of our minds so, We Shall See. DISCLAIMER: The views/opinions I express on my page belong solely to me. #weshallsee #kaos #improvisation #artistry #activism #artactivism #sociopolitical #music #thestarspangledbanner #lifteveryvoiceandsing #trombone #uprightbass #trumpet #tenorsax #piano #drumkit #juneteenth #4thofjuly https://lnkd.in/g82GKD9P

Who matters more? (A worthy repost in a world that has got too noisy with achievements & positions that scream more about the destination than the journey) The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them. Just read straight through, and you'll get the point. 1.⁠ ⁠Name the five wealthiest people in the world. 2.⁠ ⁠Name the last five Heisman trophy (or any other trophy) winners. 3.⁠ ⁠Name the last five winners of the Miss America (or India) pageant. 4.⁠ ⁠Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize (or any prize). 5.⁠ ⁠Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress. 6.⁠ ⁠Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners (or any other winners from any other sports). How did you do? The point is, most of us do not remember the headliners of yesterday (or do not care about them beyond a point). These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish ... Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners. Here's another quiz. See how we do on this one: 1.⁠ ⁠List a few teachers who aided your journey through school. 2.⁠ ⁠Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time. 3.⁠ ⁠Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile. 4.⁠ ⁠Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special. 5.⁠ ⁠Think of five people you enjoy spending time with. 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚕𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚘𝚗 (certainly for me): The people who make the most difference in our lives are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They simply are the ones who care the most.