This refreshingly original audiobook presents a model of leadership built on the habits of mind of the artist - creativity, compassion, and courage. The author recounts his engaging - and deeply human - journey through educational leadership and art and shares his "Framework for Artful Leadership" that will help you lead with more empathy and creativity. 

"Dr. Waddell's hopeful book reads like a long drink of water for the parched artist. Immediately I was drawn in by the depth of the author's perspective that leadership is soulful work and good for business." (Alice Ripley, Tony Award Winner, Best Actress in a Musical)

• Do you want to supercharge your leadership with purpose and passion?
• Whether you are a novice or an experienced leader honing your craft, this book is for you.
• This enjoyable and enlightening book is a guide to leadership grounded in humility, empathy, and passion. 

Dr. Gary Waddell is an award-winning educational leader with extensive experience leading dynamic, high-performing, and creative teams. He has been recognized with numerous prestigious state and national awards for his work in leadership, education, and human rights. His work in the education sector has caused student achievement to soar and has closed achievement and opportunity gaps for historically underserved children and youth. 

The Art of Everything is an enjoyable and important read for every leader who wants to lead with more empathy and artistry. A special Foreward by Deborah Meier, Democratic School legend, is included. Readers of seminal tomes on creativity such as Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic or Julie Cameron's The Artist's Way will resonate with this insightful book and its refreshing take on leadership and the creative path.