Standing in front of these gold records at the Country Music Hall of Fame on Saturday got me thinking: if only building record-setting teams was as easy as recording a hit country album! (Spoiler alert: both are extremely difficult.)
In the music biz, you need the perfect mix of talent, creativity, and a lot of sequins. In the corporate world, it's almost the same—minus the sequins, but hey, who’s judging? Now, I may not have the vocal chops to belt out a country anthem (seriously, my version of “Jolene” is cringe-worthy), but I do know how to assemble a team that’s pitch-perfect.
Like these gold records, the teams I’ve led have hit some pretty high notes—and trust me, that's no one-hit wonder! So, what’s the secret sauce?
♬ 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁: Just like country legends, each team member brings their own strengths. My job? Making sure we don’t end up with an all-banjo band.
♬ 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Ever seen a band without a drummer? Neither have I. Every role counts—unless it’s a tambourine; then, we’ll talk.
♬ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: There will be off-key moments (looking at you, Monday mornings), but perseverance turns them into hits.
So, while Nashville won’t be handing me a gold record anytime soon (maybe because I'm a hard rock fan), I’ll keep conducting my own chart-toppers in the boardroom! What's the right mix for your ideal team "band"?