Painting above is another from the most recent series. The poem below is one I wrote as part of an art based research dialogue on educational reform. The painting came first but is about the broader scope of interest to me as it has been expressed in… Continue
Added by Yvette Dubel on February 6, 2010 at 7:00am —
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One of the still untitled pieces from the latest series of paintings
Wow - it has been awhile and I have missed you :-)
I will endeavor to make some time to post about the new work and plans for the Cultural Fusion Art as Philosophy Tour. But a few things have prompted me this morning.
I don't know when I… Continue
Added by Yvette Dubel on February 1, 2010 at 10:30am —
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Henry Blodget recently published Jim Rogers: Coming Inflation Could Be "Worse Than The 1970s" on Business Insider stating that "Jim Rogers doesn't know when deflation will stop being the problem, but he knows what the next problem will be: Inflation. And he thinks it will be worse than the 1970s..."
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Added by Yvette Dubel on October 14, 2009 at 3:00pm —
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A short time ago I had the idea of doing a series of blogs on my service provider saga - using a troubled marriage as my metaphor. See Divorcing a service provider
The inquiry led me to reflect on an even earlier question - asking if business realized that what they want is for customers to fall in love with them/their products. I have wondered what the difference is between loving a business… Continue
Added by Yvette Dubel on October 1, 2009 at 11:00am —
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In addition to an incredible voice which brings purpose and texture to her music, Aliza is a peace builder and song writer. I was introduced to her music via Maya Armstrong where the tune Martin Luther King appeared on the Dream On cd. The compilation CD is a benefit for organizations and projects working for peace. Please visit the site and make a donation and/or buy th… Continue
Added by Yvette Dubel on September 21, 2009 at 5:30pm —
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No doubt by now you have heard about Rep. Wilson's poor behavior during President Obama's speech. I am not going to chime in on that political discussion although the accusation stuck in my mind but for a different reason.
It seems it could have happened at the table of many of the conversations going on about innovation. While many organizations are meeting and discussing "the issue… Continue
Added by Yvette Dubel on September 21, 2009 at 12:30pm —
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Inspiration can come from the most unexpected places. I share this partly to put the questions out there - and partly to make note for myself. This is definitely something I want to explore in the House of Cards installation.
I checked in on the news to… Continue
Added by Yvette Dubel on August 4, 2009 at 7:56pm —
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Following up on my last post sharing less than satisfying experiences with service providers I have given more thought to the kind of experiences I would prefer. Most obviously, I would like to encounters within an organization that inspired confidence and trust.
I know not all businesses, particularly larger ones, are guilty of the shortcomings I described… Continue
Added by Yvette Dubel on June 20, 2009 at 4:30pm —
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Have you ever wondered why the nature of certain relationships goes unquestioned? But then when the demands for a divorce surface, some parties are shocked. Now, as someone who has been happily married to my husband for nearly 19 years I feel I know a little something about successful marriages. Different context yes, but good relationships have certain commonalities - trust, inspiratio… Continue
Added by Yvette Dubel on June 19, 2009 at 10:00am —
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Over the weekend I watched "Rocky Balboa" again because my husband had not yet seen it. It was my recollection of two scenes, that made look forward to seeing it again. Like many of the books I read - after I see a movie I often forget much of it. However, this speech from the movie sticks with me - especially on those days or at those moments when I get discouraged.
"When you have a dream - you have to protect it" (line from the movie Pursuit of Happiness)
Yes, I have had those… Continue
Added by Yvette Dubel on June 15, 2009 at 8:45am —
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Changed since originally posted
In light of the kind of conversations dominating the media with regard to the economy and emerging business landscape, it is important to remember that there is a place for your voice to be heard. I'd like to hear and help you share your insights.
Cultural Fusion is interested in understanding diversity beyond the old world context of race, nationality, etc. The lines of demarcation of culture have become more fluid and so must our understanding.
As with the p… Continue
Added by Yvette Dubel on April 23, 2009 at 10:30am —
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I had the chance to have a wonderful dialogue with Bernard Lietaer, a monetary architect. Bernard Lietaer, author of the forthcoming “Of Human Wealth” (Citerra Press, 2007) and “The Future of Money” (London: Random… Continue
Added by Yvette Dubel on March 26, 2009 at 8:30pm —
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Excerpt from our evolving concept paperI hope to have this finished soon but in the meantime I will post parts of it to my blogs.
This document emerges from the realization that there is a recipe for capitalizing on the potential of a given situation. Much like cooking there are a lot of consistencies in the process, but what may seem like small difference… Continue
Added by Yvette Dubel on March 17, 2009 at 6:34pm —
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Cultural Fusion:House of Cards photographic studies series by Yvette Dubel
Recently I had the chance for a chat with Dan Hoffman, President and CEO of M5, one of America's leading Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) providers for small and midsized businesses. Hoffman and his team… Continue
Added by Yvette Dubel on March 11, 2009 at 2:30pm —
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'While art based research may seem obviously right brained - the SoulFood model that has emerged from Cultural Fusion is an integration of right and left brained approaches to cultivate new skills. This a clear area of interest at a time when demand is high for innovation, sustainable growth, and seizing new opportunities. This time we turn attention to learn from a Left Brain innovation specialist.
Who is Jack? Jack Hipple is Principal in Innovation-TRIZ, Inc., a consulting company specializin… Continue
Added by Yvette Dubel on March 11, 2009 at 2:23pm —
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Although we did have a few technical glitches I decided not to edit that out of this piece... the audio will be embedded into another art piece. I may alter it for that but for now here it is in the raw.
One of the lingering ideas that came from this was questioning what "falling in love" compared to "being in love" and what that means in relation to self. Another one was the experience of change and discovery.… Continue
Added by Yvette Dubel on February 25, 2009 at 8:00am —
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“Yvette is a highly motivated, intelligent and thoughtful interviewer. Her knowledge of CSR is impressive, as is her ability to 'connect' with people.” February 16, 2009
John Friedman, Chair, Board of Directors, Sustainable Business Network of Washington
I was recently honored to interview one… Continue
Added by Yvette Dubel on February 19, 2009 at 5:24am —
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