Dan Runcie’s Post

I tuned in to the recent Grammy Awards (as I do every year, being an avid music lover) and found myself captivated by Miley Cyrus' acceptance speech. when she won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year for her song, 'Flowers' 💐 I believe it's an important reminder that while it's wonderful to feel excitement about success, receiving awards, or achieving milestones, we should not allow these external factors to define us. Despite her genuine joy at receiving her first Grammy (which, in my opinion, was long overdue) and the prestigious Record of the Year accolade, Miley emphasized that her life was already amazing before this recognition. Her message stands in contrast to the mainstream definition of success. I admire how she emphasizes the importance of self-definition and resisting the pressure to conform to societal standards of success. It's not always easy, particularly here on LinkedIn where achievements are often celebrated (deservedly, of course!), but might lead us to feel inadequate if we don't measure up after reading them. However, it's crucial to remember that despite external pressures, we can still lead fulfilling lives and cultivate gratitude. Don't get me wrong, we should still strive for excellence and pursue our aspirations, but it's equally important to remind ourselves that we are worthy of self-care and self-love. Live life to the fullest and pursue your passions. Remember, your success is defined by your own terms, not by external validations. You can buy yourself flowers, you can take yourself dancing, hold your own hand, and you can love you better than anyone can 🌸🌹🕺🏼🌻🌼 #GrammyAwards #SuccessMindset #SelfLove #Gratitude #LiveAuthentically

🌟 The Grammy Awards unfolded igniting conversations across the globe like wildfire. This year's ceremony was no exception, drawing over 8 million mentions on social media. 🏆🎤 Taylor Swift stood out as the night's most talked-about artist with over 1 million mentions. Her achievement was crazy: she broke through the record books securing her fourth win in the Album of the Year category—a feat unparalleled in Grammy history ➡️ Various artists also trended online such as Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey, SZA, and Jay Z. The Grammys always engage audiences with not just the celebration of musical achievements but also critical discussions about the industry's direction and the recognition of artistic excellence. 🎵 During events like these, emotions run high. Analyzing online interactions and the sentiments expressed within them helps to gain a deeper understanding of the public's true perception of the awards ceremony. The Grammys' online chatter revealed a mix of emotions. Fans expressed pride in artists' wins alongside debates over award outcomes. These internet conversations boost engagement for the Grammys 🚀 and serve as a pulse on public opinion influencing future trends and nominations. Hashtags and viral content underscore the internet's role in making the Grammys a dynamic, worldwide event. 🌐🗣️ #Grammys #MarketingDigital #Insights #SocialListening #Brandwatch #MarketingIntelligence #SocialMedia #Beyonce #TaylorSwift #LanaDelRey #JayZ #MileyCyrus #SZA

Here Are the 10 Biggest Changes to the Grammy Awards Process for 2024

What Can We Learn From Taylor Swift's Record-Breaking Grammy? As most of us heard, Taylor Swift broke the record as the first artist to win 4 Grammys for Album of the Year, quite an accomplishment, especially at age 34! In her acceptance speech, she said she’d love to say that this was the best moment in her life, but she feels this happy when she finishes a song, cracks the code on a bridge (a transition that builds tension in a song) she loves, or when she’s rehearsing with her dancers or band. To Taylor, the award is the work. Fame and glory aside, I was struck by Taylor’s passion for her work, her appreciation for the many moments of joy in her life, and her ability to be aware and present in everyday life. So I asked myself, where in my life is the award the work itself? I landed on my resilience workshops – A Shot of Resilience, An Extra Dose of Resilience, and Always Resilient. I love when a group member tries a new strategy, looks at a challenge in a different way, is energized by a new insight, or gets “unstuck.” Or, when other group members share how they managed a similar challenge, what worked for them, and magically, it all comes together and makes a huge difference. Truth be told, it's the cherry on top and feels great when a group member sends me a note of thanks or shares how they love being part of our “tribe.” But the bottom line is whether I helped them take a step forward, that’s what it’s all about for me. Where in your life is the reward the work? Comment below - I’d love to hear from you! I may not have a Grammy for you, but what you’ve got is even better! Taylor would agree. “The reward for work well-done is the opportunity to do more.” - Jonas Salk https://lnkd.in/gMvE793p #CoachingForResilience #Resilience #Reward #HardWork #Motivation

See my post below about lessons learned from Taylor Swift and her latest Grammy.

Here are the 2024 Grammy winners and nominees

Check out our latest blog post delving into the weight of winning a Grammy. We interviewed Phoebe Bridgers and Victoria Monet, who recently won four and three Grammys, to learn just how heavy these esteemed statues really are. Watch the full story here: https://ift.tt/UjHih1X

Miley Cyrus is now a 2-time Grammy award winner. I know, here comes all of the what does this have to do with LinkedIn comments. Think about the transitions that Miley has made in her young career already. -Child TV star -Young musician doing what she was told to do -Rebelling against what was expected -Finding her way and herself -Being judged for growing up in the spotlight -Relationship issues -Figuring it all out and doing her best work -Recognized for her work at the highest level of her industry   Now think about how none of us want to be judged on what we did while we were young and trying to figure things out. We want to hide the mistakes and bad choices that we made, but those are lessons that lead us to where we are going. Each of us is going through a stage of this transition process. Do not let today’s frustrations stop you from reaching your goals. Keep working on yourself and getting out there every day to become the version of you that you want to be. Success is out there. You must be willing to go through the process to earn it. #success #transition #goals #careersuccess #enjoythejourney #growth

Stellar Awards 2023: Where and how to watch awards ceremony, performers, nominees and more details

Last night 'each one teach one' apostles, Ezra Collective collected the prestigious Mercury Prize for Best Album. In his speech, Femi Koleoso took time to pay tribute to community based talent development organisations like AudioActive, Kinetica Bloco & Tomorrow's Warriors. I want to use this moment to shine a light on just how much impact the each one teach one doctrine could have, if adopted, even more widely. I sometimes feel that artists and the commercial music industries don't recognise the potential they have to use their huge platform to supercharge the pipeline which ultimately feeds their sector. In a time where the UK infrastructure - especially music education, grass roots music and venues are teetering on an existential crisis, whilst the very top of the live music economy has just enjoyed its best year ever, Ezra Collective are an exemplar of how industry can meaningfully help without even having to put their hands in their pockets. Before last night's Mercury Prize, the last time Ezra did this - giving an impassioned speech and bigging us up at an in-store performance in Brighton and again during their Glastonbury set to 30,000+ festival goers - AudioActive and our young people benefitted directly through offers of donations, free consultancy and (although hard to prove) increased success rates of pitches and BIG funding bids which ultimately means much more of the good stuff for young people and aspiring musicians and emerging artists... Lets face it, good PR works. When Rag'n'Bone Man and past participants, Rizzle Kicks became Patrons of AudioActive it had a transformational impact on the company which undoubtedly helped us to weather the various storms over the years, when we may otherwise have folded. We are forever thankful to both Ezra and our Patrons for their support but lets not forget the important role that artists' teams also play in this equation. Where the artists have been in-front of the camera spreading the good word of our work its been their managers who are behind the scenes, strategising, brokering and enabling the ideas or sometimes they're even the difference between whether an approach or proposal from AudioActive or a similar charity even ends up in front of the artist. So here's a shout out to anyone out there, artist or otherwise in a position of influence who wants to support young talent to thrive. It doesn't have to be money (although it helps!). Adopting and enabling an 'each one teach one' approach has got the potential to support - and sometimes save - hard strapped organisations and venues and in turn, it helps to clear the way for emerging and disruptive talent to come through. So lets all take a leaf out of Ezra Collective's book, who by the way, did also put their hands in their pockets and donated some of their fee to AudoActive and the other amazing organisations they mentioned at Glastonbury... Absolute legends! Congratulations to you all. Well deserved is an understatement!