It’s an important question faced by anyone at a pivotal moment in their personal or professional life: What Would Bey Do? 你的人生总会在某些关键时刻遇到一些重要的问题,这时候象腿会怎么做呢?
Recently, the geniuses at the Harvard Business School asked themselves that question, using the landmark release of Bey’s 2013 self-titled album as the focus of a new case study. 最近,哈佛商学院的学生研究了这个问题,并把象腿具有里程碑意义的同名专辑释出当做研究案例
不想翻译了,自己看吧,也就是心灵鸡汤一样的东西,看个大标题就行噜 1. Set clear goals for yourself. When it came to releasing her self-titled album in 2013, Beyoncé had three specific things she wanted to accomplish: She wanted fans to experience the album at the same time as critics, she wanted every song to have a video, and she didn’t want the album to leak. Try doing the same by setting specific, measurable goals for yourself.
3. Embrace collaboration. Once you’ve assembled a team of brilliant thinkers, it’s important that they feel free to speak up. Beyoncé is open to input, and you should be too! The people who work for her insist she’s a “great listener” who encourages her employees to voice their opinions.
4. Do your homework. How did Beyoncé prepare for that legendary Super Bowl halftime show? By watching every halftime show in history and taking notes. She set out to replicate what had worked in the past and avoid what hadn’t. Whether you’re performing for millions or presenting for a handful, preparation is important. Always do your research!
5. Always make the ask. If you want something, ask for it! Team B knew that support from Facebook would help inform fans about the surprise album, so they set up a meeting. Through conversations with Facebook they were able to learn about new tools that would help the release, tools they wouldn’t have had access to otherwise, and all they had to do was ask.
6. Find the work environment that works for you. While Beyoncé has an office in New York, she prefers to do business on the go, talking to members of Team B on a walk or in their offices. Follow her lead! Even if you’re chained to a desk, you can try making small changes to improve productivity. If you work best standing up, do that! If silence helps you focus, get some earplugs. Do what you can do make your workspace work for you.
8. Know that you can’t please everyone. When it came to releasing her self-titled album on iTunes, Beyoncé and her team knew that the plan might alienate some retailers. However, preventing leaks was more important to them. While Target and Amazon ultimately refused to carry the album, it never leaked. If you have goals, stand your ground! If pleasing everyone means you have to compromise your vision, don’t.
9. Be passionate about what you do. At the end of the day, Beyoncé cares about her work. She’s willing to take big risks and work long hours because she’s passionate about what she does. You should feel the same. If your job doesn’t excite you, find a new one or focus on an aspect of it that does.
如果一个人,就这样生活。可以孤单,但不许孤独。可以寂寞,但不许空虚。可以消沉,但不许堕落。可以失望,但不许放弃。 If a person, live, just like that. Can alone, but not lonely. Can be lonely, but is not allowed to empty. Can depression, but not allowed to fall. Can be disappointed, but don't give up.