Vibe Over Perfection! Lessons in Leadership from Grammy Winner Jamie Davis
Perfection is overrated. What really moves people...whether on stage or in the conference room is VIBE, baby!
In this special episode, Grammy Award–winning vocalist Jamie Davis, former vocalist with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra, and a solo artist who has travels the world, sits down with Jody Bagno-Dill to reveal why “vibe over perfection” is more than a motto, it’s a way to mobilize teams, inspire audiences, and face even life’s toughest challenges. From performing in Europe and Angola Prison to building world-class ensembles, Jamie shares powerful lessons on leadership, mentorship, and transmitting energy that applies as much to the boardroom as it does to the stage. This is a conversation about heart, resilience, and the kind of chemistry that makes managers start thinking about how you can elevate the raw energy, excitement, and Vibe on your team.
1 – Vibe Over Perfection
Jamie Davis reveals why energy beats flawlessness, and how managers can inspire teams the same way he inspires audiences worldwide.
2 – Facing Fear, Finding Courage
From resisting a performance inside Angola Prison to discovering connection and humanity there, Jamie shares how he overcame a massive fear and showed up to perform for both the inmates and staff, and to record the album Free On The Inside.
3 – The Art of Assembling World-Class Talent
What are Jamie's standards when assembling musicians for a recording or show? Jamie explains why you should always hire people better than you, and how surrounding yourself with excellence elevates everyone’s performance.
4 – The Chemistry of Connection
Music is an extension of being. Jamie unpacks how focusing on the engaged person in the room—not the disengaged one—creates powerful synergy in both music and business.
5 – Life’s Journey in Song and Spirit
Jamie’s upcoming album Life’s Journeys becomes the backdrop for a bigger lesson: how to codify your life’s work with intention, authenticity, and heart.
Links from the show:
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Jamie Davis Website: Click Here
To learn more about the Unity Music Foundation, Click Here
To connect with Jody Bagno-Dill, send email inquiries to Jody@MyManagerCoach.com
