Kevin Asbjörnson, MIM  

Kevin D. Asbjörnson is recognized in the 2010 Marquis Who's Who in the World of Global Citizens for his creativity with the integration of music, performing arts-based learning and 21st Century Leadership!  He is an international edutainer recognized for his unique ability to entertain, educate and inspire his audiences!

Kevin is a Professional Educator, Performing Artist & Composer & Inspirational Speaker.  He is the founder and principal performing artist of Inspire! Imagine! Innovate!, an international consortium of professional educators, performing artists and inspirationnal speakers, who design interactive programs and workshops that foster inspired leadership, enhance organizational innovation, and unleash the imaginations of participants.  Kevin links art and learning to the engagement and growth of human potential and re-frames leadership in the service of human potential in the 21st Century. 

As a leading international authority on inspiring creative leadership, performing arts-based learning, and leveraging the artistic process for personal development and organizational effectiveness, he has been making a notable impact on the global stage. 

His groundbreaking, interactive leadership development experience, Artistry of Leadership - Creating Meaningful Connections®, integrates his original music with an exploration of the parallels between artists and leaders. With his piano as the focal point, Kevin takes participants through a musical journey that awakens their emotional intelligence, unlocks their creative potential, and reveals their powers of focus, interpretation, visioning and listening.

Artistry of Leadership engages the Eight Keys to Inspired Leadership necessary to support a 21st Century Mindset: 

1. Reach and Influence of Audience (RIA)
2. Recognize the Actual vs. the Intended Impact of Your Voice
3. Listen with Intention vs. Hearing with Filters
4. Facilitate Solutions With the Right Questions vs. Dictate the Right Answers
5. Balance Action With Reflection
6. Recognize and Acknowledge the Talents of Others
7. A Leader Who Doesn't Practice is Like a Performing Artist Who Doesn't Rehearse-Both Lose Their Audience
8. Leaders Inspire People; People Motivate Themselves

Artistry of Leadership® leads participants to insights that spark unprecedented levels of teamwork and productivity, which in turn drive significant, long-term improvement in business performance.  Artistry of Leadership® can be presented for groups from 25 to 1,000 and is ideal for:

- Conferences, conventions, seminars, workshops, leadership forums

- A closing keynote address to help attendees consolidate their learning and prepare to apply their learning on the job 

- The leadership track of a conference, which can be one or multiple concurrent sessions

Although Kevin’s musical talent has garnered him admirers around the world, what truly makes him special is his unique profile as an artist and in-demand business consultant.  He has 15 years of international business and strategic marketing experience with multinational companies including American Express, Liz Claiborne, and Tandem Computers. Kevin earned a Master of International Management (M.I.M.) from Thunderbird School of Global Management, a Diploma Valedictorian-European Economic and Political Studies from the University of Vienna, and a B.A. cum laude in International Relations and Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Kevin is also an accomplished international recording artist and has produced seven CDs of original contemporary piano solos under the PianoOne record label: “Collage,” “Inner Voices,” and “Awakenings" and on the Acoustitherapy Collection of acoustic instrumental CDs entitled "Ambiance", "Relaxation", "Gentle Passion" and "Nature Walk".   

Kevin has composed, produced and performed original compositions for special events and multimedia projects with clients such as Miss Teen U.S.A., PBS, The Business Technology Network, U.S.A. Olympic Training Center, Denver Botanic Gardens, Broadmoor Resort & Spa, Habitat for Humanity International, Colorado Boys Ranch, Cordillera Lodge & Spa, and the Center for Creative Leadership.

MOST REQUESTED PROGRAM:

Artistry of Leadership - Creating Meaningful Connections®
What if the best artists are also leaders, and the best leaders are also artists? This is the central idea of Kevin Asbjörnson's dynamic executive education experience, Artistry of Leadership - Creating Meaningful Connections®. In this unique, interactive program that seats participants “in the round,” Kevin uses his original piano music to tap your "EQ" – emotional intelligence – and awaken your capacity for self-awareness, creative expression and empathy. Through journaling, reflection, and facilitated discussion, Kevin creates a safe, comfortable space for practicing inspired leadership that results in greater organizational productivity and collaboration and enhanced business performance. In addition, all participants receive handouts and Kevin’s stirring CD “Collage” to enhance their learning experience.  Entertaining and inspiring, memorable and moving, Artistry of Leadership® leaves participants exhilarated and transformed. 

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Kevin D. Asbjörnson was recently recognized in the 2010 Marquis Who’s Who in the World of Global Citizens for demonstrating outstanding achievement and creativity with the integration of music, performing arts-based learning and 21st Century Leadership!