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. Phillip Van Hooser is a Hall of Fame keynote speaker, executive coach, and award-winning author who helps leaders make better decisions, communicate through difficult situations, build trust, and strengthen workplace relationships. For four decades, Phillip has equipped leaders from more than 1,300 organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, community banks, and government agencies, with commonsense principles and practical strategies that improve employee engagement and organizational performance. As Founder and Chair of Van Hooser Leadership, Phillip is known for making complex leadership challenges clear, actionable, and immediately useful. Learn more at vanhooser.com.

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