Comments on: Learning Leadership from… Michael Jackson???

By: cawobeth

cawobeth — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:01:00 +0000

This film also brings to light Michael’s genuine compassion for children, animals and humanity. His humanitarianism has been so understated.
As far as being an extraordinary & honest multi-media artist, who felt responsible as a successful artist to “give Back”, yes he’s quite unique and has proven to be a great power of example and leader as a charitable artist.
As far as weird, as many have claimed, I think not.
This video best describes his strength – - -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI8RTbJLTbY&feature=PlayList&p=1F54F1C1BB91ECBC&playnext_from=PL&index=32

By: jm

jm — Sun, 23 May 2010 19:02:18 +0000

I am encouraging people to see this movie, because I have witnessed myself how opinions can change from thinking Michael Jackson is a freak to finding out that he is a role model. Help spread the word about MJ: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ_9-VYdiCQ

By: Cheryl Gross

Cheryl Gross — Sun, 23 May 2010 16:25:14 +0000

I took 2 of my friends to see This Is It on the first night it came out. As we sat and watched, and tears welled up in my eyes. He so deserved this comeback. He wanted his lovely children to watch their dad as he performed the songs he wrote. He would never get that chance. When it got to Earth Song, I put my head on my friend, Cody’s shoulder, and I cried. “How could this lovely man not be performing again.” Then I realized for the first time, that he was REALLY gone, and I cried harder. Michael was a lovely man. There is a website that tells the complete truth. It is http://www.mjtruthnow.com, it was designed so show how Michael was treated by the media. I will truly miss Michael. Even though I have never met him before, he still has a special place in my heart. We love you, Michael, and miss you terribly.

By: Marie

Marie — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:16:14 +0000

Interesting take. I’m behind on my reading and I finally got back around to this one. Wondered what lessons you could get from Michael Jackson.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:28:25 +0000

I have always been a MJ fan and I agree with you, he wasn’t considered the “norm” in society but sometimes thats what makes a great person.
I don’t believe he did the things he was accused of either.

By: Ligaya

Ligaya — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:46:04 +0000

Thanks for your post on his leadership. I think readers here are fair & not one-sided. Itâ€™s one thing if people believing MJ’s a pedophile did their homework & checked the other side – MJâ€™s an innocent victim of extortion. I bet almost no one has. Anyone decent will check @ least 1 source below in ea. of the allegations.

Jordie Chandler allegation which was settled:

1. “Was Michael Jackson Framed? The Untold Story,” Mary A. Fischer, GQ, October 1994, http://www.buttonmonkey.com/misc/maryfischer.html; 2. “Bury the Never Ending Myth of Jackson as Child Molester,” Earl Ofari Hutchison, July 8, 2009, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/earl-ofari-hutchinson/bury-the-never-ending-myt_b_228307.html;
3. Redemption by Geraldine Hughes, legal secretary for Barry Rothman, Dr. Chandlerâ€™s lawyer, who witnessed the set-up.

Gavin Arviso trial, JACKSON ACQUITTED ON ALL COUNTS:

1. Michael Jackson Conspiracy, Aphrodite Jones (also author of book adapted to movie Boys Donâ€™t Cry).
2. Michael Jackson: The Untold Story of Neverland (DVD) by Larry Nimmer (some excerpts on YouTube).
3. On Michael Jackson by Pulitzer Prize-winning critic for NY Times Margo Jefferson.

By: Pineapple Princess

Pineapple Princess — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:14:20 +0000

I saw the movie and was blown away, too.
Your summary is perfect!

By: Eilleen

Eilleen — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:44:15 +0000

I saw the movie on opening night and I was also amazed at how gentle he was – with everyone. It was sweet watching him teach those dancers – like watching a loving father teach his children.

I felt the film ended abruptly. One minute he was there – the next he wasn’t. Much like his life. It left me sitting in my seat stunned. It felt like goodbye.

Eilleen.

By: Brandon R Allen

Brandon R Allen — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:17:52 +0000

I definitely was impressed with how he handled people in the show as well. Typically you hear about the prima donna star who relishes the opportunity to make someone feel small and Michael certainly didn’t do that. I thought another person who did a great job with leadership was the director, Kenny Ortega. I felt like he really communicated with and handled Michael well.
In the end I feel that Mike is certainly a leader in some respects but has allowed some poor judgment to tarnish his legacy. Acts such as sharing a room with young children and hanging his own child over a balcony aren’t wise moves and take away from Michael’s greatness. Interesting post for sure.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:35:50 +0000

I just saw the movie yesterday and while I was watching I was thinking the movie would be something my young boys would like just because of the great music and dancing. There were no swear words, it was so refreshing. Only thing is they have the pretty intense Thriller scene so I think I’ll have to wait for DVD so I can skip over that part when the boys watch the movie.

I grew up with MJ’s music and really like the earlier stuff (not so much the more recent stuff) and while I’m not a fan of MJ as a person, I really enjoyed the music. It was nice to see something involving him that wasn’t so focused on the bizarre and just on the music and his artistry.