Comments on: You are NOT a Rock Star [Day 10 - 30 Days to Changing Your Game]

By: Google Secret Loophole

Google Secret Loophole — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:35:28 +0000

i think it is well, for the people!

By: Lori Finnigan

Lori Finnigan — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:24:02 +0000

Yvonne

A great blog, esp the stanzas from the poem by John Foley. I will be searching for the entire poem to read and will take your chosen part to work. I think I might even share it with the managers and owner. I work in what I call a luxury industry where service is everything (high-end catering and gourmet marketplace), and even though I believe most of the staff have the customer in mind there is always room for improvement and gentle reminders.

Thanks for your wonderful contribution in an equally wonderful series.

Lori

By: tobias tinker

tobias tinker — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:38:01 +0000

loved this post and loved the John Bradshaw quote. That word 'rockstar' floats around so much, it kind of grates on me. I think that chasing this silly dream has been so harmful for so many, especially (but not exclusively) in the musical field (I'm a musician)… The idea that this remote, one-in-a-million possibility is what we should be pouring our energy into – as opposed, say, to learning how to get and give the most happiness and fulfillment from our art, or even (perish the thought) learning to think of it as a business, maybe even a profitable and sustainable one… has done so much harm and kept so many artists and entrepreneurs down. Thanks for helping debunk it!

By: sharonmc

sharonmc — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:53:30 +0000

Thank you for writing the best blog post I've read in a long time. So often business writers try to encourage peers by pushing for them to find the “authentic you”? What does that mean? It's sounds a little too much like pop psychology to me especially when it is rarely qualified. You, however, have not only qualified what it means to love your business and do what we're called to do because of that love and dedication – serve customers, follow our vision, etc.

Your take on the fascination with using the “rock star” label was excellent. Now I get it Couldn't agree with you more – all we really need to focus on to succeed in our businesses is to serve our customers well–give them what we promise.

By: taylormarek

taylormarek — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:16:05 +0000

True. Alot of it probably depends on the profession as well.

By: Ava Diamond (@feistywoman)

Ava Diamond (@feistywoman) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:50:23 +0000

Thanks, Yvonne. I just am passionate about what I do, and the value I bring. Rockstar status is not a goal of mine : )

By: Yvonne

Yvonne — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:17:45 +0000

Sue Anne,

Go for it! There's a company out there waiting for you. Find it by keeping your eyes and ears open, and listening to those ripples. They echo with great information.

By: Yvonne

Yvonne — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:15:47 +0000

Taylor, yes, you're right. But, in the business world, would you call Warren Buffett a “rock star”? He's a professional, he's by far one of the best minds of our world…but, he's not a rock star. That was my point.

Your point is also well taken. A lot of 'rock stars' are out there doing some fantastic work with non-profits and those in need. They are serving their audience and the world, and we can look to them for inspiration.

By: Yvonne

Yvonne — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:13:15 +0000

Cheryl, so totally agree with you!

By: Yvonne

Yvonne — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:12:32 +0000

Wow! “Good old-fashioned, down to earth people”… what a concept! I love it. I love them. I want to be one of them, not a rock star! Thanks, Lori – great reminder.