Karen talks about how teams can build unity by creating art. She takes us through several pieces of art and the process of going from a blank canvas to works of art that become staples of organizations.

I own In Good Glazes and Canvas Creek Team Building, both companies that help people to create more than art, we help them create better relationships. I've been recognized for speaking, sales and recruiting success, but the most important distinctions I have are these three; art, created by a team of 10, hanging in their office, a painting given to me by a friend that says "You inspire me to create" and a small child, handing me his ceramic shark, and whispering "please be careful with it, I worked so hard on it." Those two things capture my life. I am not a trained artist, but I've helped thousands of people to create pieces that speak to them and of them.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx