WLC: Strategy Lessons from Taylor Swift
Strategy Lessons from Taylor Swift
“A man does something, it’s ‘strategic’; a woman does the same thing, it’s ‘calculated.’” —Taylor Swift, interview with Tracy Smith, CBS News Sunday Morning, August 25, 2019
Whether you’re a fan of her music or not, Taylor Swift’s career offers numerous business lessons that have been studied and analyzed by many, including editors at the Harvard Business Review. We’ll consider examples from the calculated strategic decisions in Taylor’s career to see what lessons can be mined for our own businesses.
Takeaways:
Whether you’re a fan of her music or not, Taylor Swift’s career offers numerous business lessons that have been studied and analyzed by many, including editors at the Harvard Business Review. We’ll consider examples from the calculated strategic decisions in Taylor’s career to see what lessons can be mined for our own businesses.
Takeaways:
- Consider why having a strong Vision – and the persistence to pursue it – matters
- Reinforce the importance of Planning – and Resilience in the face of setbacks
- Identify opportunities for Collaboration – from thinking partners to co-creators
- Discover ways to build a Community of raving fans
Meg Allwein
Strategy Accelerator
MWA Consulting
Meg Allwein accelerates strategic plan execution for organizations, leveraging her background in stage management, business operations, and board governance. She provides board & leadership team assessments, planning facilitation, and strategic project coordination.
Using her superpowers of active listening, making order out of chaos, and getting things done, Meg makes a difference for “people-first” organizations. She approaches challenges with curiosity and an unflagging dedication to quality. She believes honesty matters, details are important, and to be trusted is to be accountable.
Meg has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Duke University and a master's in business from The Ohio State University. She is a music lover, traveler, hiker, writer, and mom.
Join us on the third Friday of the month, for an opportunity to hear from inspiring guest speakers and create some amazing connections!
The Women’s Leadership Coalition was launched with the goal to educate, inspire, mentor, and support women in leadership positions in the workplace and in the community. The program also fulfills key parts of Pickerington Area Chamber's vision and mission to provide opportunities for connection and to help our members and community thrive both today and tomorrow.
Date and Time
Friday Aug 15, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM EDT
Fees/Admission
First visit is free! Contact the Chamber to register.
$75/year for PACC members
$125/year for community members/nonmembers
$15 - individual month registrations for PACC members
$20 - individual month registrations for community/nonmembers
Be the Breakfast Sponsor for $50 (and provide the food)! Gain marketing recognition and tell the group about your organization.
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Kim Barlag
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