“A lot of people get stuck in the process of managing and they never get to the process of creating. The key is scheduling space.”
As leaders, we are being called to solve complex, critical challenges that we face across all industries in today’s world. In order to answer this call, we have to unlock the creativity that resides within us.
On this week’s episode we’re joined by a guest who can help us all with this regardless of the space we play in. Pianist, composer and producer Greg Spero is one of the most captivating young artists to emerge on today’s creative music scene.
The iconic Quincy Jones once heralded him as a “…beautiful human being and artist who knows how to play from his soul.” which is something I can attest to knowing him personally and seeing him perform live. Greg is the mastermind behind the rhythmically-charged, groove-oriented and genre-bending SPIRIT FINGERS. Prior to SPIRIT FINGERS, Greg was the long-time pianist for pop artist Halsey. During his time with Halsey he toured all over the world and appeared on Saturday Night Live and Ellen.
In 2020, Greg founded Tiny Records, an imprint label under Ropeadope Records breaking new artists like R&B singer-songwriter Carolyn Samuelson and folk band The Heartstrings Project. In 2020, Spero also founded WeeBID, a new app for artists to connect with their fans. WeeBID flips the crowdfunding model on its head by allowing fans to initiate crowdfundable ideas for artists. It gives fans a say in the creations of their favorite artists, and helps artists better understand and monetize their fanbase. WeeBID is scheduled for launch in early 2021 and has gained attention from the arts and tech communities.
“If you isolate yourself to allow yourself to sync into the creative process…it’s very similar to meditation…that’s where you can output something that impacts on a genuine level.” – Greg Spero
We talk about the importance of scheduling mental and physical creative space in a world of chaos and distractions. We unpack the lessons he’s learned as an artist to drive his entrepreneurial ventures. And, he shares how to create an intention around your own creativity as a CEO, an Entrepreneur, or anyone who needs to be innovative in business.
Enjoy the show!
