Artificial Intelligence: A Catalyst for Business Innovation and CEO Leadership

By |2025-01-29T07:43:31-05:00January 28th, 2025|Inspiration, Music Industry and Entrepreneurship, Stories, Teaching Philosophy|

By José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. Abstract This article explores how artificial intelligence (AI) empowers independent CEOs, particularly in creative industries, by streamlining operations, enhancing decision-making, and fostering innovation. Grounded in leadership theory and entrepreneurial frameworks, it emphasizes the importance of ethical AI integration to complement human creativity and [...]

The Pen of Life: Authorship, Authenticity, and Authority in Creative Enterprise

By |2025-01-06T11:09:31-05:00January 6th, 2025|Higher Education, music business, Music Industry and Entrepreneurship, Stories, Teaching, Teaching Philosophy|

Abstract This article explores the challenges and opportunities faced by creative entrepreneurs in reclaiming authenticity and authority in their work. It introduces the Authentic Path Framework, a five-step guide that emphasizes introspection, rejecting conformity, embracing innovation, and leveraging tools to create meaningful impact. Through philosophical insights and examples [...]

Musicast Episode 6: A Nod to Marching Bands, Part 2 with Aaron Dugger- Balancing Process and Product

By |2020-11-04T05:35:42-05:00November 3rd, 2020|musicast podcast|

High school band director Aaron Dugger returns to the podcast to discuss process and product in secondary marching bands. in the Texas UIL system, it can feel like your teaching to a test but Aaron offers productive insight as to how to take the system and make it work for students and programs of all kinds. [...]

Musicast Episode 5: Young Band Directors Panel- Finding and Remembering Your “Why”

By |2020-10-30T08:52:25-05:00October 25th, 2020|musicast podcast|

\A panel of high school band directors who have been teaching for 6 years or less come together to discuss the good, the bad, and the inspirational parts of being a band director. The discussion includes topics about leadership, COVID era teaching, and finding and remembering why they became music teachers. This episode will feed your soul! [...]

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