159. 92,000 Robots Drawn on Dominos Create Contagious Compassion with Gary Hirsch

Need a little reminder to summon up some courage, joy, hope or kindness? Artist Gary Hirsch has created 92,000+ hand-drawn robots on the back of dominos that are helping people worldwide get through challenging moments. Gary is also an expert in helping us use the art of “improvisation” to work through challenging moments that could use some fun and creativity. Maybe both areas of expertise are connected. In this episode, you’ll find out how! Watch the episode on YouTube! Chapters 00:00 - Intro & Welcome 04:21 - Releasing the BotJoy Idea 06:40 - Co-Creation and Community Impact 08:31 - Story of the Hope Bot 10:35 - The Power of Simple Art 11:01 - Significance of Dominoes 13:22 - Artistic Inspiration 16:06 - Embracing Mistakes and Improv Mindset 17:26 - Break 20:41 - Gary's Business Teaching 24:10 - Swedish Story Improv Game 28:33 - Leaving Room for Serendipity 30:15 - Concept of “Grief Light” 32:57 - Chance and Prepared Mind 35:12 - Using Art to Guide Imagination 38:24 - Community and Loneliness 41:14 - Improv in Business Meetings 43:43 - Connecting with Gary 50:31 - Conclusion and Thanks