Oct. 19, 2025
You Can't Fake Flow - Insights From Founding Drummer of Sly & The Family Stone, Greg Errico
What happens when the leader of a world-class band starts to unravel? And what can managers learn from the way legendary musicians handle tension, trust, and breakdowns?
In this episode, Jody sits down with Greg Errico, founding drummer of Sly and the Family Stone and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Greg shares his behind-the-scenes perspective on what made the band thrive — and what managers can take from those lessons to improve collaboration, repair culture, and lead through messy transitions.
You’ll Learn:
- What to do when your team’s Vibe is off
- How to lead through a leadership failure without losing your way
- The surprising power of pausing — and how taking a step back can move you forward
- How diversity and authenticity fueled one of the most iconic bands in music history
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