Businesspeople and rock stars, at first glance, couldnt appear to be more different. On one hand, youve got the button-down corporate type; on the other, the freewheeling idol of millions. But look closer, and youll see that the worlds of business and rock and roll arent that different after all. Like a business, a successful rock band is made up of both visionaries and devoted followers, leaders and team players. But the band only achieves success when the entire groups pulling in the same direction. When each member understands the part he or she must play within the group, contributing creatively and playing to his or her strengths, thats when the hits start coming. Jam! brings the lessons of the music business to work in every business. Written by Jeff Carlisi, former guitarist for the chart-topping band 38 Special, and Dan Lipson, one of the countrys sharpest young executives, Jam! will be filled with anecdotal observations, like the story of the architect who became a guitar he