Talent

Leadership

Learn how two greasers - Johnny Cade and Ponyboy from The Outsiders - teach us about the importance of keeping our moral and ethical leadership compass intact when the business/workplace is facing challenges; See how Prince Akeem from Coming To America can teach us the difference between earned and unearned leadership; Learn the true meaning of leadership, what you can do to boost the self-confidence of your team members and the distinct difference between those that rule and those that lead through the actions of the musical and pop culture icon, Prince; see how Axel Foley from Beverly Hills Cop taught us the importance of protecting your team; and many more leadership lessons from 80 pop culture.

Workplace Culture

Learn how Jeff Spicoli from Fast Times at Ridgemont High taught us two very valuable lessons for the culture in our workplace: (1) That it is ok to say “I don’t know”. In fact, it is a sign of confidence, strength and leadership rather than a sign of vulnerability or weakness. (2) A “bogus” environment creates a lack of trust, an eroding belief in the system and the loss of your best people. Strive to make your place of business the greatest and coolest place to work; Learn how we can turn the old adage of work-life balance for ourselves into a righteous and selfless act - a la Ferris Bueller - by building our time off plans to include a friend or workplace "Cameron" who needs it more than we do; See what Mr. Miyagi from The Karate Kid taught us about how to manage our stress in the workplace and also how the ability to be efficient in the workplace is absolutely a superpower; Or how E.T. teaches us about social responsibility and how to “be good”; and so many more lessons from 80s pop culture.

Marketing and Sales

See how lovable knucklehead and family man, Clark Griswold, teaches us the importance of knowing your audience and the consequences if you don’t; Learn how Inigo Montoya from The Princess Bride taught us about message and brand consistency; Find out how Del Griffith from Planes, Trains and Automobiles taught us that every great company needs a great salesperson; Learn the importance of brands staying true to who they are and what can happen when they forget who they are through the story of a nerdy wannabe popular kid, Ronald Miller, in Can’t Buy Me Love; and more marketing and sales lessons from 80s pop culture.

Inclusion

How two characters from The Goonies (Chunk and Sloth) teach us the importance of inclusion in the workplace and that ultimately our teams and our companies are stronger when we embrace everyone.; see how The Frog Brothers from The Lost Boys teach us that problem solvers don’t come in a one size fits all package; Learn how a goofy greenskeeper from Caddyshack taught us to expand our workplace circle of trust because solutions can come from anyone; Find out how five kids stuck in Saturday detention in The Breakfast Club taught us that the most successful teams appreciate, embrace and value each other’s differences; and more workplace lessons from 80s pop culture.

"What 80s Pop Culture Teaches Us About Today's Workplace" finds the unexpected business lessons in ten of the classic 80s movies that defined a generation.

Discover dozens of relatable, unique and fun workplace lessons with a side of nostalgia. You'll never look at these movies and their characters the same as you did before.