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Readers often say timing is everything with Friday Forward. That was quite true last week. On Wednesday, a viral video on a Kiss Cam at the Coldplay concert seemed to catch two people in an inappropriate embrace, pointed out by lead singer Chris Martin to 80,000 fans. You can watch their mortified reaction. Internet sleuths deduced that the two people in question were likely the CEO (who’s married) and Chief People Officer of a company, who clearly weren’t expecting the spotlight. I was actually at that show in Boston and saw the incriminating jumbotron scene live. I immediately thought of the previous week’s Friday Forward, Knowing When, about choosing not to engage in a public dispute over a parking space. It included this quote: Today, nearly every interaction can be recorded and posted publicly. While this fact is never lost on me, I’m surprised how often businesses and individuals forget this. I also published an article that very day titled Leaders Are Always Onstage. Act Accordingly. It’s a really good reminder to all of us, especially anyone in a position of leadership, that people are always watching and a single video, especially without context, can undo years of reputation building in seconds. The Savannah Bananas Take America By Storm As the Savannah Bananas sell out stadiums across America, their success is not a surprise. Bananas owner Jesse Cole shared some of the best business wisdom I’ve ever heard during our two interviews on the Elevate Podcast, when he shared how he his team turned the Bananas from a minor league team to a global sensation. As a leader, you can’t afford not to learn from their playbook.
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Robert Glazer
Ready to reach your full potential in life and leadership? Join 80,000+ subscribers who follow my weekly and monthly newsletters. I am a serial entrepreneur, the #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of six books and host of a top 1% podcast on leadership, and personal growth. My passion is sharing ideas that help people and organizations grow.
Summer is quickly approaching, and I am excited for some travel with friends and family, as well as time with our new puppy. I’m hoping to rest and recharge before the home stretch of the The Compass Within launch, which kicks into full gear this fall. Before taking some time off, I wanted to turn the tables and get your feedback on a couple questions. Your Core Values Stories As part of the Compass Within launch, I’ve started writing a lot more and giving keynotes on the topic of personal...
2025 is underway and every gym parking lot in America is packed. But they'll be back to previous levels in just a few weeks. However, if you do want to make last changes this year, I have a few best practices that may help. Level Up Your Leadership This year, I’m upgrading the Foundation Member tier of Friday Forward, rolling in the benefits from the Elevate Club to build a leadership peer-learning group on Substack. Foundation Members will have access to all the Friday Forward Premium...
If you’re shocked by that subject line, know two things: I’m not actually quitting, don’t worry. That shocked feeling you just felt is just like like when someone walks into your office, asks to speak to you and closes the door. And it's exactly what I’m trying to end with my new book, Rethinking Two Weeks Notice, which publishes today. Rethinking Two Weeks’ Notice replaces the outdated paradigm of leaving jobs with two weeks' notice with a playbook that prioritizes transparency, mutual...