Leadership Lessons with Houston Symphony’s Gary Ginstling
In a few sentences, what does impact mean in the context of your work? It is interesting to reflect on
Industry Insights
In a few sentences, what does impact mean in the context of your work? It is interesting to reflect on
Defining the Field The UN World Tourism Organization defines cultural tourism as travel driven by cultural attractions — heritage sites,
Defining Talkability In crowded media environments, visibility is insufficient. The measure of success is whether culture remains part of conversation
Defining Trigger Cities In the streaming era, cultural influence is no longer concentrated in New York, London, or Paris. Platforms
The future is intergenerational, experience-rich, and longer than ever before. Cultural organizations that continue to ignore the 50+ audience aren’t
Creative block is not confined to the artist’s studio. It is just as present in leadership circles, curatorial boards, and
Most organizations, no matter the sector, drift into familiar grooves. Decisions get easier when everyone agrees. Risks feel safer when
In a few sentences, what does impact mean in the context of your work? Impact at a music school like
For decades, cultural organizations have measured success by attendance: tickets sold and feet through the door. Yet as audience behavior
Organizations across sectors are continuously pressed to innovate and adapt. Cultural organizations, in particular, face unique challenges in staying relevant,
Podcasting has rapidly emerged as a powerful tool in the arts and creative industries. As of 2025, the global podcast
Imposter syndrome is a persistent sense of self-doubt where individuals, despite clear achievements, feel undeserving of their success. Originally identified
Cities around the globe are redefining urban spaces by repurposing underutilized infrastructure into vibrant cultural hubs. This strategic transformation not
In the rush to capture attention in today’s crowded cultural landscape, it’s easy to overlook one of the most powerful
Not all impact happens in the moment. Some of it builds in advance — quietly, emotionally, invisibly. Long before the
What if cultural organizations stopped planning to get it right the first time? In an industry that still prizes polished
Most strategic plans follow a familiar formula: assess where you are, define where you want to go, and plot a
No matter where you live — whether you realize it or not — you fund the arts. The question isn’t
In a few sentences, what does impact mean in the context of your work? The human voice is a powerful
In a few sentences, what does impact mean in the context of your work? The most significant impact that Salle
What does impact mean in your work? In my work as Head of Dubai Opera, impact means the multifaceted influence
In a few sentences, what does impact mean in the context of your work? In the context of my work,
Thank you very much for joining us today at GLI’s Arts-In-Action Leadership Insights. First, could you please give us a
How has your career evolved, and how did you arrive at innovation in artistic programming? For over eight years, I’ve
A Strategic Lens for Understanding How Cultural Organizations Create Value The theory of Jobs to Be Done (JTBD), introduced by
Culture and the silent epidemic of our time Social isolation — particularly among older adults — has become one of
A small theater in Berlin receives multi-year public funding, pays artists union wages, and never relies on ticket sales to
In recent years, cultural institutions have faced a growing set of competing demands: to remain mission-driven while achieving financial sustainability,
In an era where social connection and community engagement are increasingly valuable, cultural institutions have a unique opportunity to reconsider
As the cultural sector navigates shifting societal expectations, changing audience behaviors, and an increasingly networked world, one design principle has