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This book explores why leadership skills taught through the arts are what young people need most to be successful in life. Competition for jobs is fierce and global and the current state of the world requires an ability to constantly adapt to change. Is the coming generation ready to face the realities of life after school? Education in the arts should not be reserved for the talented few, but promoted as the means for all children to develop skills in: creative thinking, confidence, problem-solving, accountability, relationship building, communication, adaptability and dreaming big. Lisa's book explores how to give children a competitive edge by giving them an artistic one!Foreword written by Raymond Aaron, New York Times bestselling author of Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul.To learn more about the book and the work of Lisa Phillips please visit: www.theartisticedge.caPraise for The Artistic Edge: ""This wonderful, intelligent, highly readable book is a persuasive and passionate explanation of precisely why experiences in the arts should be an essential part of every child's education. It's strongly recommended for parents and professionals who prepare young people for success in life.""- Michael Brandwein, author Learning Leadership and Skill of the Day: What Great Leaders of Young People Do and Say This book is perfect for classroom teachers, arts educators in music, dance, drama and visual arts, homeschooling parents or anyone looking for a clear and concise overview of how the arts contribute to the development of young people.

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Lisa Phillips is a Step-Parent, Best-Selling-Author, Arts and Leadership Consultant, and Entrepreneur. She is most known for her book, The Artistic Edge: 7 Skills Children Need to Succeed in an Increasingly Right Brain World. With the Foreword written by Raymond Aaron (New York Times bestselling author of Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul), the book explores the impact arts education has on the success of the current generation. The Artistic Edge reveals creativity and leadership as crucial skills for today's young people to develop in order to compete in the global job market.Lisa has more than 20 years of experience working with children and young adults. In addition to her 10 years as a summer Camp Director, Lisa has worked in both film and television; has taught Musical Theatre to children and youth for more than a decade; and has had senior roles in the not-for-profit sector. Her professional experience goes beyond the arts and leadership sector and extends into business as well. Very much an entrepreneur at heart, Lisa worked for a highly sought-after entrepreneur doing marketing and business development for his international coaching company. She also owns a successful business in the technology sector.Check out her podcast, Unlocking The Best You, on Spotify: https: //open.spotify.com/show/4ZNSPmDrtZTeH6qTRe8yfT to learn more about some of her philosophies on success.

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