{"id":31462,"date":"2022-03-08T21:09:04","date_gmt":"2022-03-09T02:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/?p=31462"},"modified":"2022-03-08T21:09:04","modified_gmt":"2022-03-09T02:09:04","slug":"2-leadership-lessons-everyone-can-learn-from-bob-dylans-accidental-hit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2022\/03\/08\/2-leadership-lessons-everyone-can-learn-from-bob-dylans-accidental-hit\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Leadership Lessons Everyone Can Learn From Bob Dylan\u2019s Accidental Hit"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Bob_dylan_1646785470.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31463 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Bob_dylan_1646785470.jpg?resize=1024%2C724&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Bob_dylan_1646785470.jpg?resize=1024%2C724&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Bob_dylan_1646785470.jpg?resize=300%2C212&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Bob_dylan_1646785470.jpg?resize=768%2C543&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Bob_dylan_1646785470.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/h1>\n<h1 id=\"c00c\" class=\"im in he cg io ip iq ir is it iu iv iw ix iy iz ja jb jc jd je jf jg jh ji jj fd\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">The Story<\/h1>\n<p id=\"bc67\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph jk jl he jm b jn jo jp jq jr js jt ju jv jw jx jy jz ka kb kc kd ke kf kg kh gx fd\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">In 1966, Bob Dylan was recording a new song to follow up on his iconic <em class=\"ki\">Like a Rolling Stone. <\/em>According to legend, Dylan had a vision in his head for how the song should sound but just couldn\u2019t get the musicians to perform it exactly right.<\/p>\n<p id=\"f43d\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph jk jl he jm b jn uz jp jq jr va jt ju jv vb jx jy jz vc kb kc kd vd kf kg kh gx fd\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Frustrated, Dylan left the studio only to arrive a while later with an anecdote to their problems: alcohol. He encouraged the band members to get a little inebriated and switch instruments. He hoped this would loosen them up and allow them to have more fun.<\/p>\n<p id=\"e831\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph jk jl he jm b jn uz jp jq jr va jt ju jv vb jx jy jz vc kb kc kd vd kf kg kh gx fd\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">So that\u2019s what they did. While passing around some beers, the musicians traded instruments. The trumpeter played bass. The bassist played guitar. The keyboardist played the tambourine.<\/p>\n<p id=\"a364\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph jk jl he jm b jn uz jp jq jr va jt ju jv vb jx jy jz vc kb kc kd vd kf kg kh gx fd\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Then, they started recording again. Throughout the routine, the band laughed, yelled, and walked freely around the studio. They weren\u2019t as worried about getting the song perfect. They assumed that this was just practice.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4a51\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph jk jl he jm b jn uz jp jq jr va jt ju jv vb jx jy jz vc kb kc kd vd kf kg kh gx fd\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">To their surprise, the drunken, sloppy version of the song made it into the album <em class=\"ki\">Blonde on Blonde<\/em> a few months later. The song is titled <a class=\"au tk\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rainy_Day_Women_%E2%99%AF12_%26_35\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener ugc nofollow\"><em class=\"ki\">Rainy Day Women #12 & 35<\/em><\/a>, perhaps best known for its chorus: \u201c<a class=\"au tk\" href=\"http:\/\/www.songfacts.com\/detail.php?id=2934\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener ugc nofollow\">Everybody must get stoned<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"8cc1\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph jk jl he jm b jn uz jp jq jr va jt ju jv vb jx jy jz vc kb kc kd vd kf kg kh gx fd\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">It was an accidental hit.<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"0714\" class=\"im in he cg io ip iq ir is it iu iv iw ix iy iz ja jb jc jd je jf jg jh ji jj fd\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Loosen Up<\/h1>\n<p id=\"2dc6\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph jk jl he jm b jn jo jp jq jr js jt ju jv jw jx jy jz ka kb kc kd ke kf kg kh gx fd\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">The first leadership takeaway from the story is to loosen up. Often, we can cling too tightly and rigidly to the rules of leadership. This might be OK if you work at an organization that doesn\u2019t employ people, but none of us have that luxury.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ca49\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph jk jl he jm b jn uz jp jq jr va jt ju jv vb jx jy jz vc kb kc kd vd kf kg kh gx fd\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">For those of us who work with humans, relationships are important. And relationships suffer when our leaders are no-fun stiffs. There is a time for up-tight, no-nonsense leadership. And there is a time to loosen the tie and let loose.<\/p>\n<p id=\"9272\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph jk jl he jm b jn uz jp jq jr va jt ju jv vb jx jy jz vc kb kc kd vd kf kg kh gx fd\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">When the tension runs high and progress stalls, take a step back. Press pause and do something completely different to deflate the anxiety. It helps those you lead to relax and helps to build stronger relationships.<\/p>\n<p id=\"718c\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph jk jl he jm b jn uz jp jq jr va jt ju jv vb jx jy jz vc kb kc kd vd kf kg kh gx fd\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Perhaps we\u2019re not all in a work environment that allows us to get inebriated during a project. But that doesn\u2019t mean we can\u2019t have a little fun.<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"bf9c\" class=\"im in he cg io ip iq ir is it iu iv iw ix iy iz ja jb jc jd je jf jg jh ji jj fd\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Switch It Up<\/h1>\n<p id=\"79f9\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph jk jl he jm b jn jo jp jq jr js jt ju jv jw jx jy jz ka kb kc kd ke kf kg kh gx fd\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Dylan not only loosened up with his band, but he intentionally switched their instruments. Changing roles and assignments in our work environment might seem ridiculous. But it may just be the thing you need to jump-start productivity.<\/p>\n<p id=\"70fe\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph jk jl he jm b jn uz jp jq jr va jt ju jv vb jx jy jz vc kb kc kd vd kf kg kh gx fd\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Too often, we\u2019re blinded by the familiarity of our role. The occasional shift in our perspective could be the thing to break us out of a rut. It may seem counterintuitive, but so is wasting your time doing the same things that aren\u2019t working.<\/p>\n<p id=\"57e2\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph jk jl he jm b jn uz jp jq jr va jt ju jv vb jx jy jz vc kb kc kd vd kf kg kh gx fd\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Your switch doesn\u2019t have to be as drastic as changing roles. It could be something simpler, like moving the location of your staff meeting to outdoors. Or calling staff by a new nickname for a week. Or playing music in the office to break the monotony.<\/p>\n<p id=\"e4e0\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph jk jl he jm b jn uz jp jq jr va jt ju jv vb jx jy jz vc kb kc kd vd kf kg kh gx fd\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Change for the sake of change can be good sometimes. You can always change back. At least you tried something new and have one less option to explore.<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"fd68\" class=\"im in he cg io ip iq ir is it iu iv iw ix iy iz ja jb jc jd je jf jg jh ji jj fd\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">How could you switch up your leadership style?<\/h1>\n<p><strong>***Brian’s Comments***<\/strong> This was a guest post written by Robert Carnes. \u00a0Robert is incredibly gifted and has even done significant work on this site. \u00a0He is also the author of <span class=\"a-list-item\"><a title=\"The Original Storyteller: Become a Better Storyteller in 30 Days\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2OItBS3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><em>The Original Storyteller: Become a Better Storyteller in 30 Days<\/em><\/a>. \u00a0If you need help with writing, editing, marketing or web development, connect with Robert. \u00a0You will not be disappointed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/hmX12b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-28473 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/w_bril04c8.jpg?resize=232%2C300&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/w_bril04c8.jpg?resize=232%2C300&ssl=1 232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/w_bril04c8.jpg?resize=790%2C1024&ssl=1 790w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/w_bril04c8.jpg?resize=768%2C995&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/w_bril04c8.jpg?resize=1185%2C1536&ssl=1 1185w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/w_bril04c8.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/hmX12b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>The Top 100 Leadership Quotes From 2020<\/strong><\/a> is my latest ebook. \u00a0The wisdom contained in these pages from top business leaders, pastors, coaches, and superlative thinkers sustained countless leaders in the most turbulent year anyone can remember. \u00a0If you want to be the best leader you can possibly be, click <a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/hmX12b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">HERE<\/a>\u00a0or on the image provided to download this FREE resource. \u00a0The lessons learned from last year, if applied, will sustain you for years to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Story In 1966, Bob Dylan was recording a new song to follow up on his iconic Like a Rolling Stone. According to legend, Dylan had a vision in his head for how the song should sound but just couldn\u2019t get the musicians to perform it exactly right. 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