Five Leadership Lessons From the Emmy Awards

It was a very different event this year with Jimmy Kimmel hosting in front of an empty venue and many of the nominees opting to throw mini-Emmy parties of their own with friends and family. 

Here are the lessons I took away…

The show did have celebrity presenters, but it also featured frontline and essential workers announcing the winners. We saw a rancher, a UPS worker, a teacher - it was nice to see the spotlight on people out there working so hard for us through this pandemic. 

We need to remember to shine light on those around us doing a great job.

Acknowledge your clients, your support system, your coach, your mentor, your kids, your spouse! It’s always the right time to send someone a note of praise or a quick congratulations. 

The dresses, the suits, the make-up, the hair, the accessories. Everyone SHOWED up. It didn’t matter that they were sitting in their homes or in their backyards, the nominees made the best of the night and brought us the glam we love to see. 

This is a good reminder to always show up in your business. Even when things seem strange, or not what you expected, show up and see that excitement and results can all still be there. 

Schitt’s Creek swept the comedy category and it taught us about the value of working with a fantastic team, people to which we feel really aligned. Eugene Levy and Dan Levy, father and son, both write and star in the show, and Eugene’s daughter, Sarah Levy is also a cast member! In his speech, Eugene thanked his wife, Deb Divine, of 43 years, who is also in the entertainment industry. What an amazing family and show! 

Work with people you know, like and trust!

Work with people that believe in you, bring out the best in you, challenge you and accept you. My team feels like family, so should yours. 

The night raised $2.8 million for the charity No Kid Hungry. All nominated broadcast and streaming partners donated $100,000 per Emmy win. During this time of crisis, and every single day, we need to be fighting for the safety and wellbeing of our children. 

There is always a bigger purpose.

There is always something we can do to give back. We can make impacts, big and small, by working together, empowering one another and dreaming big. I am looking forward to my yearly non-profit series on the podcast to bring awareness to organizations making huge impacts. 

Jimmy mentioned that TV has really made a comeback, due to the pandemic. Many of us were stuck at home and we turned to our favorite characters and shows for comfort. I have never been a huge TV watcher in the past, yet during this time I have been tuned into various series with family members. We are even talking about this in our networking groups. 

In times like this, it’s vital to reach out for support.

Whether you are struggling financially, with your mental health, in your goal setting or planning, there are resources out there. Turn to those that can help.

I’m here anytime. Jump on a visionary leader call, join me on a Facebook Live, send me a direct message, email or call.