David Galenson - Social Innovators as Long-Horizon Creatives

by (author unknown), Social Innovation Conversations on Jul 13, 2008

When do great artists produce their greatest art--and great social innovators make their most significant contributions? In this talk, sponsored by the Stanford Center for Social Innovation, economist and creativity researcher David Galenson debunks the myth that high achievement is the domain of youth and genius. Applying lessons from lives of artists and leaders, he considers the creatives' style differences and time horizons, emphasizing that social innovation is more about slow burn than flash in the pan.