Business and Jazz - What they have in common

What makes for a great organizational environment? I've been wrestling with this as we talk through the steel drum festival and the accompanying organization. Not sure, what works best. I've never been a teacher. While I've owned my own business a couple of times, my sense is that the next organization will have more than just me working at it. I read an interesting take on business and what it has in common with jazz musicians. It is well worth the read and was posted CNN. It was titled "What the best jazz musicians and business brains have in common. " It made me think of why I am drawn to music and business at the same time. I realize I thrive when in those situations like the one described in the article. It made me think of what I would need to do to encourage the development of a similar type environment in the organization we create. I think that philosophy would need to be clear up front. Plus, I would have to live it each day and recognize and reward others for doing the same. The article is well worth the read. Check it out.