No doubt you’ve heard the term “party like a rockstar.” Sure, musicians are well known for their antics, and many have succumbed to the party lifestyle and snuffed out their careers too early. However, the rockstars that create or drive change and have long, successful careers have a few characteristics in common. Luckily for us, […]
Have you ever taken a good look at the people around you? If you want to be a rockstar in your business and your life, you may think that you have to have a ton of talent and potential. In reality, one of the biggest predictors of your success is the company you keep. When […]
How to Embrace (and Drive) Change Like a Rockstar Have you ever noticed how many times a musician or band transforms throughout their time in the limelight? From Madonna to Michael Jackson to U2, these artists have adapted to the changing times and led the charge, creating the change. As a leader in business, you […]
Your people are your biggest asset in business (and in life). But not all people are created equal. If you want to create a rockstar team, there are 3 types of people you don’t want in your band. # 1 The Competitive Noodler The hallmark of a good band is cohesion. Several talented musicians know […]
The business world is filled with adversity. Some break at the first sign of struggle, while others push their shoulders back, put their game faces on, and do the work necessary to survive and thrive. Like a Rock Star. The same is true in the world of music. It turns out we can learn […]
It’s hard to believe that rockstars, individuals who (intentionally) stand up on stage in front of thousands of fans, could battle with confidence… yet they do. Doc Coyle, the guitarist for the band Bad Wolves, said, “Self-belief is not about having irrational confidence or delusions of grandeur. It’s persevering in spite of the fact that […]
Imagine the roar of the crowd as you step out on stage, guitar in hand. Thousands of people are screaming your name and you can feel your heart pounding in your chest. The energy in the stadium is palpable as you step in front of your mic and take a deep breath. You are a […]
Have you ever noticed that the rock stars with staying power have one thing in common? They purposefully reinvent themselves… constantly. It’s orchestrated evolution. Take Madonna for example. The “Material Girl” we all loved in the ’80s. She has been an actress, mother, yogini, disco diva, Mistress Dita, and now, shows women around the world […]
There’s a lot of talk about “personal freedom” these days. Exactly what do we have the right to do, say, wear, create, etc.? It seems like we’re constantly being told how to behave and what is and isn’t acceptable. When we look at rock stars and their attitude toward rules and mandates, we may think […]
When you think of the greats, KISS, U2, the Rolling Stones, how do you think they rose to their current levels of stardom? If your immediate thought is “they got lucky,” “they’re extremely talented,” or “they worked harder than anyone else,” you’d be right… and wrong. While this all factored into their success, there’s one […]
