1) He worked very hard to find and select the best team talent he could. One of his guitarists, 25-year-old Orianthi Panagaris, was described by the legendary Carlos Santana as “one of the world’s best” guitarists. How is your team talent?

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2) Michael Jackson rallied his team to a bigger vision/ purpose, reminding them that their mission was an adventure to entertain audiences with a level of talent that demanded their all, and yet inspired the world to environmental care and world peace. Do you convey a purpose for your team? If not, what purpose can you focus on?

3)  He practiced and practiced with his team. He gave practical examples of the pursuit of excellence in the entire production, striving to get each note or step of choreography just right. “Good enough” was not in his vocabulary and he led by example. Do you walk your talk? What do your people need to observe you doing?

4) Michael was very respectful of his team, apologizing when he made an error and gentle when offering constructive critique. When you give feedback, do you acknowledge your errors and encourage your team through theirs?

5) He created a team culture, referring to the entire crew as a family. On a scale of 1-10, how would your team rate your team spirit/culture? What will you do to enhance it?

6) He empathized with their nervousness and encouraged them to enjoy the journey, even though he had been doing this for over 40 years. He even encouraged his guitarist to shine in a solo, but reminded her “we are all with you”. As a coach/ manager, on a scale of 1 to 10, how would your Direct Reports rate your ability to empathize with them, their feelings and challenges?