There’s a funny thing about feedback. When you’re in a band performing on stage, feedback can ruin your performance – not to mention the chances of you being invited back. However, when it comes to leadership, feedback actually improves performance! Providing feedback is one of the most important things you can do for your band… Read More >
Music City Keynote Speaker
Taking Safe Risks in Your Business
As you set the course for your organization in 2025, you may consider shaking things up and trying something new. Leadership is a lot like being a rockstar. In order to succeed and move your “band” forward, you need to be willing to step out of your comfort zone, try new things, and take risks…. Read More >
Turn Up The Appreciation
How to Show Appreciation
Of course, paying well, offering incentives, and giving small gifts when an employee goes above and beyond are important. However, how can you show true appreciation for the band members who have your back and ensure your business runs smoothly and successfully every day?
Recognize Their Good Work
Turn Up the Engagement
Your email dings. A meeting invitation has just arrived and your heart sinks into your stomach. There goes another hour of your life, stuck listening to your boss blather on about… does it even matter? You’ll show up, sit down, and check out. As hard as that was to read, if you’re leading boring meetings… Read More >
Vacation Like A Rockstar
It’s hard to picture Ozzy Osbourne wading into the ocean, Dave Grohl tossing his flip-flops onto the sand, or Gene Simmons visiting ancient architecture… but that doesn’t mean they don’t. Rock stars know that to be their best on stage, they must have some downtime. The truly successful, no matter what industry they’re in, understand… Read More >
Embracing Bad Ideas
Picture this: you’re leading a meeting with your team, and you’ve asked a very important question… What ideas do they have to tackle the latest challenge? Crickets. No suggestions are being made; no ideas are being thrown out, and no one is even daring to open their mouths. Your team is afraid to speak up…. Read More >
