"Service to others in their time of need is a privilege and an honor."
— Harley King
American Speaker and Poet
1949 -
As creative leaders, we inspire, encourage and give people hope with our paintings, sculptures, poetry, stories and music. Our creative works touch the hearts and souls of millions of people with passion and power. Reading novels have helped people through difficult times in their lives. Listening to music has brought encouragement to unhappy souls. It is a privilege to help others in their time of need.
Have you been inspired by a poem or a novel you have read? Have you found peace and comfort in a song? Has a painting opened up new worlds for you to experience? Just as we as creative leaders have been inspired by other artists and writers so our audiences are inspired by us. Yes, we often feel we are creating for ourselves, but in the end our legacy is to be found in the people to whom we have given hope to through our creative expression.
Here is a short video of a speech I gave in May at an awards banquet to over 1000 health care professionals about the privilege of service to others in their time of need.
