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What can the dynamics of music teach us about navigating today’s complex world? The Power of Music Thinking podcast dives deep into this potent analogy. Host Christof Zürn, founder of MusicThinking.com, explores how concepts like listening, tuning, rhythm, and improvisation translate into powerful tools for business, creativity, and leadership. Through engaging interviews with global thought leaders, designers, entrepreneurs, and artists, discover practical ways to improve collaboration, spark innovation, and lead teams more effectively. Learn how to listen differently, find your team’s rhythm, and embrace improvisation in the face of uncertainty. And there are special episodes around a theme or experiment. For anyone fascinated by the intersection of creativity, strategy, and human dynamics – subscribe to The Power of Music Thinking.
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Saturday Dec 21, 2024
The role of emotions and rationality in research with Leonoor Opstelten
Saturday Dec 21, 2024
Saturday Dec 21, 2024
We end this year with Leonoor Opstelten, a young researcher who used improvisation and music as an experimental approach for her thesis on forest and nature conservation. With this approach, she won the Birgit Elands thesis prize just a few weeks ago.
In her thesis, she included five piano pieces accompanying five different storylines - patterns and themes that resulted from her research.
Let's listen to the research, its story, and the beautiful music.
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- Connect with Leonoor: www.linkedin.com/in/leonoor-opstelten-088957297
- Download her thesis: https://edepot.wur.nl/657505
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