Hey Miley! Do More with Less! And 2 Other Lessons from the VMAs

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I appreciate the fact that I can read the news and watch the highlights of the VMA 2013 in 1/10th the time the next day. As always, there are the critics, but I feel there are lessons hidden in some of the good and bad performances. Here are my thoughts.
  1. Do More with Less
    • Miley Cyrus: more skin does not automatically equate to sexier. The same is true in business in that the longer a report is does not make it better. Art and sales take finesse and patience because your audience determines its success. Your customer is more likely to buy if you tell a story and take your time getting to the punch line.
  2. Remember Your Roots
    • Justin Timberlake: the connections you make early follow you. The nod to N*SYNC was admirable and I appreciate that Justin didn't steal the spotlight or burn bridges. Respect is something that is earned and therefore takes time. Therefore, be careful taking the next step in your career without looking back or reaching a hand back. Your friends and followers say more about you than any sparkly headline you wrote yourself.
  3. Change takes time
    • Lady Gaga: Be true to yourself because no matter how you dress it up, the inside is what counts. Four wig changes during a performance might seem extreme but changing your appearance didn't change you or the song. I think this is symbolic of how slow we actually change. Our character and social habits are just like a new fitness routine in which you don't see results for some time. It also makes me think of the quote "4 weeks for you to notice a difference, 8 weeks for your friends to notice, and 12 for the rest of the world!"
Do you see similar performances from your co-workers that you would rather un-watch? Maybe there is a lesson they should be learning as well that you can help them realize. Share a story in the comments!


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