Reflection Point: Exploring Exits and A Different Lens on Emotions

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This article, part of the Founder Exit Series, explores how the time value of money can significantly impact your overall exit strategy. It also examines the importance of considering the "time value" of other factors, such as your emotional well-being.

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What Sparked My Curiosity to Learn More ? A Different Lens on Emotions

What if we could explore emotions in a completely different way, one that moves beyond the typical business context and delves into the raw, unfiltered expressions of human feeling?

It was through a fortunate encounter that I was introduced to the visionary world of Bill Viola, an artist who transcends the conventional boundaries of video art.?Through his groundbreaking work, we can witness and comprehend the truly rich spectrum of human emotions.?

Bill Viola at Work: Making The Passions Videos

In particular, this video provides a behind-the-scenes look at Viola's creation of "The Passions," a series inspired by medieval and Renaissance devotional paintings. It reveals how Viola meticulously crafts scenes to explore the endless range of emotional states that can be expressed through the face and body.?

A Different Lens on Emotions

Viola's "Passions" series compels us to look beyond surface-level interactions and recognize the profound emotional currents that shape individual and collective behavior. This heightened awareness can sharpen a leader's intuition and foster deeper connection within teams.

By immersing ourselves in Viola's rich visual vocabulary of emotions, we expand our own capacity to recognize and articulate the complex feelings at play within ourselves and our teams. This enhanced emotional literacy is crucial for building a truly supportive and understanding work environment.

Questions for Reflection:

• How does viewing emotions through Bill Viola's artistic lens differ from the way you typically consider emotions in a professional context?
• In what ways might adopting this "lens" change how you perceive emotional expressions within your team or among your colleagues?
• How can a deeper understanding of the range and intensity of human emotions, as portrayed in this video, inform your approach to leadership and teamwork?

Exploring emotions through art like Bill Viola's provides a powerful detour from conventional business thinking. It offers a space for deeper reflection on the human experience and reminds us that business is, at its core, about human connection and interaction.

Ana Stoica is the Founder of Meliora, a digital coaching and mentoring provider, focused on empowering founders and teams to drive sustainable impact. Our subscription model supports innovative businesses to scale globally through on-demand expertise and education technology. Since launching in 2020, we have coached founders and teams from 20+ countries, helping them achieve their growth goals and overcome their challenges. Whether you are a startup or a scaleup seeking to accelerate your innovation trajectory, we welcome you to explore the transformative impact of our tailored coaching and mentoring services.