A Leadership Lesson from Rock and Roll

In December 1955, Carl Perkins wrote a song called, “Blue Suede Shoes.” It took the music scene by storm. In the years since then, dozens of artists have recorded “Blue Suede Shoes” – artists as diverse as Buddy Holly and Merle Haggard on the country side and on the pop/rock side – Black Sabbath, Jimi Hendrix and of course, the legendary Elvis Presley. In a chance encounter with this Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, he talked with me about the early days of rock, his experiences and career, and yes, his friendship with Elvis. He also shared a life philosophy — a leadership lesson from rock and roll — that could be a cautionary tale for any leader. 

A Leadership Lesson from Rock and Roll

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Phillip Van Hooser

Phillip Van Hooser, CSP, CPAE, Founder & Chair, Van Hooser Leadership. A seasoned leadership expert, keynote speaker, and author, Phillip Van Hooser is passionate about developing intentional leaders who can effectively engage and empower their employees to deliver powerful results. His most recent book is “Earning The Right To Be Heard," a primer for creating greater influence and opportunities. Connect with Phil on LinkedIn.

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