Stories Move Mountains | DAVOS AGENDA 2021

TL;DR

Women leaders discuss impactful narratives in new fellowship program, emphasizing diverse creative leadership.

Transcript

good morning good afternoon and good evening thank you so much for joining us for stories move mountains um i want to thank the world economic forum for this opportunity and especially to niko daswani and his team who have been such great great partners in this i'm kara murtis i'm the project director for the moving image strategies at ford foundat... Read More

Key Insights

• ❓ Supporting marginalized voices and diverse narratives is crucial for creative leadership.
• 💍 Engaging audiences and institutions can foster responsible storytelling and representation.
• 🖐️ Collaborative mentorship and empathy play a significant role in fostering diverse leadership.

Questions & Answers

Q: How did the New Narratives Lab initiative start, and what is its animating principle?

The New Narratives Lab began as an idea by artist Lynette Walworth to empower artists as leaders, supported by partners like the World Economic Forum.

Q: What are some key learnings about leadership and creativity shared by the women leaders in the program?

The women leaders emphasized the importance of authenticity, representation, and engaging audiences to care about diverse narratives in the media and storytelling.

Q: How did the women in the first cohort of the lab support each other in learning about their own leadership and creativity?

The women engaged in conversations about editorial control, responsible storytelling, and creating spaces for joy and diverse narratives, challenging each other to rethink their processes.

Q: How can audiences and institutions support diverse creative leadership and storytelling initiatives?

By actively engaging with and supporting diverse artists and filmmakers, audiences can contribute valuable data for representation. Institutions should create avenues for responsible storytelling and advocate for diverse voices.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Women leaders share insights on creative leadership and diverse narratives in a new fellowship program.

• The program focuses on treating artists as leaders to bring new resources and envision better futures.

• Discussions revolve around storytelling, representation, and the importance of joy and empathy in narratives.