"Now and Then"-A Leadership Riff on Hope & The Last Beatles Song

In this episode of Leadership Liner Notes, Sean Gaillard reflects on the second anniversary of Now and Then, the final song by The Beatles. What began as an unfinished John Lennon demo decades ago became a testament to legacy, collaboration, and the belief that the impossible can become possible. Drawing parallels between the Beatles’ creative journey and the challenges of leadership, Sean explores how sometimes the first idea does not work out, and that is okay. Like Paul McCartney’s unwavering hope to finish Now and Then, leaders are called to keep faith in their vision, even when timing, tools, or acceptance are not on their side. This episode invites listeners to reflect on their own “unfinished songs” in leadership and life, the dreams and ideas that still deserve another chance. Subscribe to Sean’s weekly blog at ⁠seangaillard.com⁠ and connect with him on X, Instagram, or LinkedIn to join the conversation. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.  Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.