Superstar Taylor Swift showed both style and substance as a leader when she handed out $197 million in bonuses to the crew and support staff for her record-breaking Eras Tour. Recognition and rewards foster engagement, retention, and excellence. Isn’t that what every leader hopes for?

Swift is smart enough to realize how much of her success — and her fans’ experience — is dependent upon these people. Recognizing and rewarding them is one way that she can express her gratitude and ensure a future as bright as the past two years have been.

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