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Truly remarkable results emerge from small groups of people where the only criteria are: 1: Everyone there is extremely talented at something 2: Everyone there shares the objective of exploring ideas with the others For me this MTV session is by far the best version of Superstition that there is. Stevie Ray Vaugh brings so much to the core - allowing Stevie Wonder to layer over the top enhancing the performance even further. This performance is around 16 years after Superstition was first released. I don't buy the idea that every highly successful business has to be a new model. The right group of people thinking differently can add huge value even to traditional businesses models. https://lnkd.in/e9CY9qqR

Pre seed! Pre seed! Pre seed! “An artists most glorious masterpieces were oftentimes the byproducts of deliberate experimentation” You have an operator; a captain; a visionary at the controls. That in itself should inspire great confidence in taking on risk.

Read my review of the dazzling, emerald-hued spectacle that is WICKED (2024)!

🌱KNOW YOUR WORTH: The Joshua Bell Experiment🌱 In 2007, one of the world’s greatest violinists, Joshua Bell, performed for 45 minutes in a New York subway. He played some of the most intricate pieces ever written on a violin worth $3.5 million. Yet, only a handful of people stopped to listen. He made just $30 in tips. What people didn’t know was that, just two days earlier, this same artist performed in a sold-out Boston theater, where tickets averaged $100 each. Far too often, people of immense skill and value are overlooked and undervalued simply because they are not in a place that appreciates them. But here's the key: once you recognize your worth, arm yourself with confidence, and remove yourself from environments that stifle your growth, you begin to thrive. If your gut is telling you that where you are right now isn’t enough—listen to it. Seek spaces that celebrate your talent, value your presence, and inspire your greatness. You are not defined by the opinions of those who cannot see your value. Know your worth, and don’t settle for less. #Inspiration #KnowYourWorth #Growth #Motivation

What you see: Halsey's new music video for "Ego". What you don't see: The trust and collaboration I've built to bring an artist's directorial vision to life. When Columbia Records reached out to me about producing Halsey's "Ego", it wasn't just because of my track record. It was because of how I crushed it on Lil Nas X's "J Christ" video. Here's what made this project special for me: 1. It was Halsey's solo directorial debut. And let me tell you, she blew me away with her vision and execution. 2. Halsey came prepared. She knew exactly what she wanted, what she didn't want, and was open to my creative solutions within budget constraints. 3. Our collaboration was seamless. No ego clashes, just pure artistic focus and mutual respect. I don't just produce videos. I build relationships and trust. It's why Columbia came back to me. It's why artists like Halsey feel comfortable taking creative leaps with me. This project reminded me why I love what I do. It's not about the big names or flashy productions. It's about creating an environment where artists can fully express their vision, and where I can excel in bringing that vision to life. Huge shoutout to Halsey and Columbia Records. This is what happens when talent meets trust and hard work. Check out the video for Halsey's "Ego" https://lnkd.in/guyJfHUE

When you think of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, what comes to mind? Music mogul, entrepreneur, or maybe even the face of the fashion brand Sean John? But behind the fame and fortune, Diddy is a master of reinvention, a visionary who has created a brand that transcends music and fashion. 🌍💼#diddy #hiphop #diddy's wardrove #diddynews #entertainment #diddyparty #rapper #luxury #luxurylifestyle #luxurycars #pdiddy #puffdaddy #seancombs

Think you know your Bollywood classics? Drop your answer in the comments below!🎥 Let’s see how many true Bollywood fans are out there! #FilmyQuizTime #BollywoodLovers #GuessTheMovie #BollywoodTrivia #MovieBuff #FilmyFun #BollywoodClassics #BollywoodDialogue #BollywoodFans #GuessTheFilm #BollywoodMemories #ClassicMovies #BollywoodForever #FilmyKeeda #BollywoodQuotes

#CannesFilmFestival: takeaways from THAT electrifying cover of #ModernLove by French indie pop sensation Zaho de Sagazan 🔥🔥🔥 (just watch it!!!) Since coming across her performance at the opening ceremony, I've been obsessed ➡️ A pure expression of FEMININE POWER & ENERGY which highly resonates with me as a presenter & MC. And this is how Zaho does it: ☑️PRESENCE. Fully in the moment, the 'here and now', she is focused on her performance, joy mixed with awe at 'being' there. Every second, minute, is full of possibilities. ☑️ CONNECTION. She looks at people, smiles, nods, sings TO not AT them. ☑️ AUTHENTICITY (embracing your flaws). She's not perfect. Far from slick performance: her general demeanour, posture, starts badly, several mistakes, gets out of breath running around but keeps going. Both brave and vulnerable, she is human, like all of us, so more relatable. It's that reptilian brain of ours: she is not a threat, thus likeable. ☑️ TAKES OWNERSHIP. Zaho doesn't follow the usual codes, starts off stage, within the crowd, takes her shoes off, improvises a few moves in her socks, swirls around like a dervish - bold. ☑️ SENSE OF EXPECTATION. She's slightly unpredictable, what is she going to do next? Enhances engagement. ☑️ CREATIVITY. She is doing it her way. Hard to live up to the legend of #DavidBowie & one of his catchiest songs but she makes it HERS. It's her feelings, her intonations, her interpretation. ☑️ OWNS THE SPACE around her. ❤️LOVE & PASSION. She sings from the heart. It's raw, intense, real. ☑️ HOLDS HER POWER. It's HER performance, she carries the weight of the event's success and all the teamwork behind it, cannot let them down. She's earned that position. ☑️TALENT = natural ability + hard work, mistakes, failures, learning, determination. ☑️ COURAGE. Alone on stage, yet dares to be her own, unadulterated self, generating admiration and respect. ☑️ BEING A WOMAN. In a male dominated industry, uses & expresses all her femininity to offer an alternative to the usual script, it's almost subversive. ☑️ FREEDOM. Zaho lives in a democracy where women can sing, dance, and show their cleavage. Not everyone is conquered, who cares? She won over the most important person in the room: jury's president #GretaGerwig (#Barbie) - this is actually a tribute to the actress & filmmaker who performed the song in her breakthrough movie Frances Ha. 💯 To me, she absolutely nailed it. It's a beautiful moment, full of grace and energy. Asked my 9-yr old daughter how she felt watching it: "pure happiness." SUCH IS THE POWER OF AUTHENTICITY #zahodesagazan #emotions4impact #doityourway #womenleaders

A violinist played for 45 minutes in the New York subway. A handful of people stopped, a couple clapped, and the violinist raised about $30 in tips. No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the best musicians in the world. In that subway, Joshua played one of the most intricate pieces ever written with a violin worth 3.5 million dollars. Two days before he played in the subway, Joshua Bell sold out a Boston theatre, and the seats averaged about $100. The experiment proved that the extraordinary in an ordinary environment does not shine and is so often overlooked and undervalued. There are brilliantly talented people everywhere who aren't receiving the recognition and reward they deserve. But once they arm themselves with value and confidence and remove themselves from an environment that isn’t serving them, they thrive and grow. Your gut is telling you something. Listen to it if it's telling you where you are isn't enough! Go where you are appreciated and valued. Know Your Worth. ❤️ #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #Networking #PersonalBrand #JobSearch #Entrepreneurship #SuccessMindset #WorkLifeBalance #ProfessionalDevelopment #copied