PROFESSIONAL EDGE with columnist Kim R. Wells, from the WWW.BLACKCOLLEGIAN.COM Career Center

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Michael Jackson had a Professional Edge

As we all take a moment and reflect on the greatest entertainment performer of our time Michael Jackson, let us also remember the professional and business genius of the man.

Michael found his "personal genius" and developed it to be without question the best that ever was in his industry. He took what he had and maximized it to the fullest.

Michael didn't allow the "establishment" of his time to limit or define him, and broke many barriers of racial and social stereotypes to reach his audience. He didn't take "no" for an answer.

Michael continually reinvented himself and his product to match the evolving needs and demographics of his globally diverse fan base.

Michael was a perfectionist, a hard worker, and relentlessly strived for new standards of performance excellence.

As a professional, Michael continuously sought after and surrounded himself with the very best talent and producers in his industry.

Michael, even with his super star status, was reportedly a very kind and approachable individual.

Michael had the ability to take challenges and turn them around for powerful new material and branding opportunities.

Michael knew the power of business ownership, evident in the his strategic decision to purchase some of the world's most prestigious catalogues of music that will continue to grow in value benefiting his family and estate long after his passing.

We could go on, but the next time you hear Michael was just a singer and dancer, you may want to think again. The world is full of great singers and dancers, but Michael was so much more and that is why he is and will always be the King of Pop.

KRW

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