Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is undeniably a worldwide sensation. As reported by ChartMasters, her music has brought her worth from $265 million in 2016 to at least $450 million in 2022. With as many as 89.75 million album sales, even in her 40s, she continues to see unprecedented success. Despite being a Black woman, she faced challenges head-on and built up her own fame by immersing herself in her work. And her passion continues to fuel her art, not to mention her personal brand.
With Beyoncé’s long-time success as an artist, there are several lessons to be learned from how she managed her career. Read on to learn what are some of the main career takeaways people can learn from this superstar.
Pursue a work environment that makes you happy
Beyoncé recently released a track called “Break My Soul” — with the Great Resignation in mind. An analysis of Beyoncé’s newest single by LHH notes how the track raises the current standard on workplace expectations and instructs workers to settle for nothing less than a job they love. More jobs have moved away from traditional work, providing work remotely or offering flexible work schedules. With these opportunities, employees can pursue healthier work environments. In the case of Beyoncé, rather than letting the industry direct what she should do, she instead made a spot for herself as a major voice in pop music. On a more personal level, if your workplace doesn’t advocate for flexible work options, having like-minded workmates can help you rally together to promote an ideal work environment for everyone.
Surround yourself with good people
Despite her international solo success, Beyoncé’s work is still dependent on the efforts and contributions of many others. Just in June 2022, our post on “Beyoncé Reveals Another Detail for Renaissance” reports how Bey credits other artists, composers, producers, and songwriters who helped with her songwriting process. Aside from the music, she also works with people involved in her show-stopping performances. Distractify mentions key people in Beyoncé’s dance routines like long-time backup dancers and collaborators Ashley Everett and Kimmie Gee, as well as long-standing choreographer JaQuel Knight, who contributed to the success of several music videos and concerts. Without them, Beyoncé would have never created her iconic moves in “Single Ladies” and the other performances that propelled her rise to fame. In the workplace, finding people you work well with is essential for driving both your personal and professional advancement. Creating long-term connections can help you collaborate better and engage at work, so you can also rise to the top charts, so to speak.
Hard work pays off
More often than not, the advice we receive is to work smart, rather than to work hard. However, when done right, hard work does get recognized. As reported by Biography on Beyoncé’s Coachella performance, Queen Bey shares how she had to go through a rigorous exercise and diet routine, right after giving birth, to prepare for her performance. In addition, she was also involved in much of the planning – personally selecting each dancer, evaluating material for the choreography, and even honoring Black culture with multiple surprise performances. This effort and attention to detail have made her performance an outstanding hit and garnered the respect of many critics. Likewise, the workplace gives ample opportunity to showcase your own hard work and skills. Being confident in your own accomplishments can encourage you to take more action. For example, if you are more assured of your own abilities, you may be granted a promotion because you visibly bring value to the company. To truly progress in your career, you need to work hard and positively to meet the goals you want to achieve.
