Happy Black Music Appreciation Month! Join us for an episode of Mentor Monday as Phaedra discusses the life, work, career and dream of music executive, Berry Gordy. He revolutionized the American entertainment industry by transforming Motown from a Detroit dream into a worldwide phenomenon. Discover how a poem, a boxing obsession, and a simple assembly-line mindset shaped the legendary music mogul’s story.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• invaluable negotiation tactics
• Mr. Gordy’s innovative approach to building a collaborative, feedback-rich environment at Motown
• how taking a deliberate, direct approach can avoid costly pitfalls in your career.

His career reminds us that sensitivity, resilience, and relentless focus turns dreams into success—and that your most powerful asset may be your ability to feel deeply and think boldly, even when the path isn’t linear. 

Keep up with Berry Gordy:

• Read his autobiography, Berry Gordy To Be Loved
• Follow The Motown Museum on Instagram
• Visit their website

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