The Danger of Ego in Leadership is many think being a leader makes them feel like an absolute rockstar. Special treatment (the corner office, a flexible schedule, maybe even a limo to take you wherever you need to go), fame, respect, and adoration, and the power to influence many… can be exciting. But, unfortunately, for […]
No matter what your industry, your foremost priority must be the well-being of your employees. Your bandmates. Your employees are the backbone of your organization. Without them, products won’t get made, services won’t be rendered, and customers won’t be taken care of. Unfortunately, we live in a high-stress time, and even if the job itself […]
“You build on failure. Use it as a stepping stone and close the door on the past. Don’t try to forget the mistakes, but don’t dwell on it.” – Johnny Cash At some point, whether in school or on the job, we were taught that failure is bad. Many of us were led to believe […]
“I can’t get no satisfaction.” While the Rolling Stones were talking about commercialism (among other things – ahem, ahem), with their 1965 hit, their message strikes a chord today regarding employees in the workforce. The “Great Resignation” is beginning to slow, but the desire for more than a paycheck continues. As a leader, you’re probably […]
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the closed doors of a jam session? Musicians know that creativity, ingenuity, and “out-of-the-box” thinking rarely happen during regimented work time. Instead, they happen when we allow ourselves to let our proverbial hair (or actual hair if you’re a rock star) down, have fun… play. The same […]
It turns out, The Beatles knew a thing or two about business. No, we’re not talking about inappropriate workplace romance that becomes fodder for the watercooler circuit. We’re talking about the most important of human states, a state from which all positive emotions flow. When humans allow themselves to see one another as friends instead […]
We’re a few months into the new year, and now is a great time to do an accountability check-in… “What gets measured improves, what gets measured and reported improves exponentially.” So how are those goals going? If you’re like most people, December was filled with excitement, hope, and a top 10 list of things you […]
In the early days of a band, the lead singer is booking venues, pricing merch, hauling the amps, and cleaning up the van after a month on the road. When you don’t have money or resources, you have to do things yourself. However, imagine if Adam Levine, lead singer of Maroon Five, or Dave Grohl […]
Lighting drum sets on fire, destroying hotel rooms, urinating on planes… music rock stars don’t have the best reputation, do they? So why is it that the term “rock star” has become synonymous with someone who excels at their job? After years of studying the qualities and behaviors of successful musicians, I’ve discovered that while […]
Solving the retention and quiet quitting challenges like a rock star! For a rock star, true success may mean playing to sold-out stadiums, albums reaching multiplatinum status, and being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Or, it could be playing a benefit concert in their hometown to support victims of a […]
