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Photo copyright \u00a92019 David J Crone. All rights reserved. Taken at COSI exhibit: “Jim Henson: Imagination Unlimited”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who inspires you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last week my daughter treated me to a day at COSI<\/a>, the Center of Science and Industry, Columbus\u2019 science museum. It was a belated Father\u2019s Day gift and well worth the wait. The main attraction was a special exhibit: “Jim Henson: Imagination Unlimited<\/a>\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We both greatly enjoyed this exhibit, remembering fondly the many things brought to life by this singularly creative individual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSingularly Creative Individual\u201d. That is exactly what struck me the most as we went through the exhibit. Yes, these creations all came from \u201cThe Jim Henson Company<\/a>.\u201d Clearly, Jim Henson was the driving force behind them. But the Muppets and all of the rest of these fantastical creations were not done by one singular individual. They were brought to life by a team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If there is one thing that I took away from this exhibit it is the importance of colleagues, friends, and collaborative partners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Muppets would not be what they are without Jim Henson, they also would not be what they are without Frank Oz and Jerry Juhl and Jane Henson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was through the collaborative genius of these colleagues that we have the Muppets as we know them today. “Sesame Street”, “The Muppet Show<\/a>“, “The Muppet Movie<\/a>“, and “Fraggle Rock<\/a>\u201d all exist because of the partnership and underlying friendship of these individuals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During my time in corporate America, the best times were when I had that kind of collaborative, collegial working relationships. The kind of relationship where you eagerly celebrate your collective successes, while also being able to tell each other when they are full of crap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I often find myself jealous of those who have been able to sustain that level of deep, connected partnership through decades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you seen the biopic movie about Freddie Mercury, \u201cBohemian Rhapsody<\/a>\u201d? There is a scene where Freddie gets back with his \u201cQueen” bandmates after a somewhat failed attempt at going solo. To paraphrase, Freddie says, \u201cI had plenty of studio musicians who did exactly what I asked them to do. And that was the problem. I need you guys to tell me when I\u2019m wrong.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like any partnership, I\u2019m sure there were times at The Jim Henson Company when the team did not all agree. I\u2019m sure there were spirited debates and challenging conversations. These were not well represented in the exhibit. But, put more than one creative person together in a room and there are bound to be disagreements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And that\u2019s OK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

True creative types thrive on different ideas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have a collaborative partner in your work or life? If so, celebrate! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have the beginnings of such a relationship? Nurture it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find a friend. Find a person with whom you can give and take; push and be pushed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be a singularly creative individual takes more than one person.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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