...historically, significant changes in how our societies work were characterised in part by the appearance of artisans as levers of change. These artisans were those whose curiosity, determination, and imagination were leveraged by their craft to create the vehicles for new ideas to get traction. They knocked us out of our comfort zones, produced something tangible, and spoke in languages of possibility. They offered connection, community, and insight.
Richard Merrick

What does it mean to be an Artisan?

  • Artisans practice their craft
    • Do high-quality work
    • Stay curious & always be learning
    • Know a lot about a few things & little bit about a lot of things
  • Artisans take care of what matters
    • Think about how your choices & your work affect others
    • Take care of yourself & your community
    • Share your knowledge & skills with others
  • Artisans build on each other's agency
    • Make room for everyone - yourself included - to have a say and make choices
    • Step up when needed, step back when not
    • Always act with intent and purpose
  • Artisans stand for something
    • Build strong character & values in yourself & others
    • Do what you believe is right
    • Do good work because the work you do matters
  • Artisans look for the big picture
    • Look for the connections between everything
    • Know that there's always more to learn & things that we can't know
    • Believe in something bigger than yourself

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