The Art of Leadership: Lessons from Art Blakey

Let Your People Shine

(This is an oldie, now behind the paywall. I’m editing & republishing it for free, since it’s one of my favorites.)

“Who’s Art Blakey?” you ask? OK, you must not be a jazz fan. Art Blakey is one of the seminal figures in modern jazz, from the 1940’s to 1990 when he died. I was lucky enough to see him play live with his iconic group The Jazz Messengers. Y…