Celeb News: The Beyoncé Guide to Running the World

Beyond Say

Based on the Harvard BEYONCÉ case study

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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.

2. Surround yourself with talented people.
As an artist and a businesswoman, Beyoncé surrounds herself with talented people. Her management team is made up of the best people from Sony Music and her father Matthew Knowles' management firm, Music World, and she writes her album with top songwriters, including major stars like Sia, Justin Timberlake, and Miguel. Beyoncé knows that working with the best only makes you better.

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.

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jodyygang

in before the hate

simon

Great read! I cannot wait to read the full case study.

Lyrical.

This is great. Harvard studied Queen.

Beyond Say

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Great read! I cannot wait to read the full case study.

It's already out. You have to pay to read it though.

Rafael

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.

TAKE THEM NOTES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PULSE.

Her REAL impact on pop culture can't be matched today.

SlayingOnTheEarth

See, this is what I'm talking about

King

Walley

In before the army and navy ruin the thread.

Superpower

SO MUCH TRUTH

What a legendary artist

Rafael

When a "pop star" can inspire you on your daily work and life, it's something to admire!

Only Beyoncé Knowles can do this at the moment...

KORDEI

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Originally posted by Rafael

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.

TAKE THEM NOTES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Howie

QueenBLadyG

Wow! This is so awesome! That impactful reign just won't let up!

ThirdWardBey

The Army, Monsters, and Navy here to ruin the thread with biased opinions in 3... 2...1...

Kisuke

Yas when you control your life

Rider

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Originally posted by Walley

In before the army and navy ruin the thread.

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Originally posted by ThirdWardBey

The Army, Monsters, and Navy here to ruin the thread with biased opinions in 3... 2...1...

Not y'all mentioning the navy twice already.

It's like you want this?

Congrats Bey!

Ressti

Hilly

That's inspirational, excited for the full study

Buyonce1814

Which one of you is buying the study and posting it for free for us all?