Live to Lead

It's good to know the Sussexes have found useful work. Being a name, as they certainly are, has value in itself--the series, we're reminded, is "presented by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex"--so it's admirable they've used their fame to serve a noble cause. A documentary series that showcases remarkable individuals who've accomplished something, contributed to the betterment of humanity, and/or made personal sacrifices is a project of merit, without question. Unfortunately, it's also derivative hype in the service of unpleasant self-promotion. The series' featured guests are allotted a cursory 30 minutes to relate their stories (most of them familiar to anyone current with events), underscored with music for the appropriate sentiment: they're mostly talking heads, accompanied by background footage (an off-screen voice, British, poses questions occasionally). Watch each episode (seven in all) and you become aware that they are, more or less, thinly disguised highlight reels. The question remains: who is being highlighted anyway?

The Sussexes ought to have learned by now, at least, a modicum of humility, or the the value of humble service. What makes them obviously compatible is that neither shrinks from the spotlight. Perhaps it's unavoidable for them not to appear sanctimonious on camera--maybe it's her natural gift for pretending, for ingratiating herself effortlessly, or his plummy tones of privilege, but they're both well advised to serve best behind the scenes, like eminences grises, and heed Gloria Steinem's claim for "authenticity." The flaw of this otherwise well intended series is their driven need--unmistakable from the outset--to justify themselves to their critics. They have, after all, acquired a legion of them. They might believe it's through no fault of their own, but that, they should realize, is precisely the problem.

A fantastic documentary series! Each of the 7 people were least expected to get beyond their foundational lives, yet they did. With great passion to help make a better world for everyone, they achieved greatness. Greatness that would have gone under the radar until some future historial wrote about them ~ but for the leadership of the producers. It is a reminder to everyone, to stop focusing on being negative & turn to be more positive despite the obstacles. Starting with our own families, neighbors, co-workers, etc. ~ whoever they may be. Their message was simple: KINDNESS BEGETS KINDNESS & GOODNESS.

Road to hell is paved by good intentions should be a subtitle of this show. These are the people that create a climate of irreversible damage to local and global society. Their talking points are pure demagogy and their actions are against international human rights and anti-science at its core. This is pure demagogy of the ruling elites that governs societal collapse all around the world. The worse aspect of these people is that it is possible they just don't know what they are doing but the narcissism is obvious. The age of extreme religious views cloaked as "science" has started few years ago and things might get much worse before they get better.

I thought that the use of Nelson Mandela's name and what he inspired was a way H and M used once again a platform that wasn't their original view. Then to see both of them giving their insights was enough to just wish some credible individuals were used than these two. The interviews were not current but seemed H and M were brought in to use their names and figure heads for millions. So no I didn't feel like watching all the episodes as the first one was enough to show the pattern.

Enjoy and if I could...I would wish I didn't spend the time on this documentary with interviews from 3 years ago.

I've watched and been in Live to Lead conferences hosted by a great leader, coach and mentor, John Maxwell. You can meet real life-changing leaders offering their humbleness in greatness and their hard walk to get where they are. Real people. Its a true representation of the varied leadership styles, objectively presented, inspiring for all kinds of people and the leader in you. It focuses on leadership and not leftists nor right-wing propagandas. I encourage you to search John Maxwell if you are looking for inspiration in 2023.

But this, short of a docuseries, short of inspirational, is a well-edited, music-enriched global leftist propaganda of what the elitist crowd wants you to think is good. Its nothing about leadership, but everything on gaslighting and opportunism. Only high ratings comes from leftist trying to boost the series. In any case, it reveals the benefits of aligning thoughts with the right, powerful, elitist crowd. Full of ironies that almost seems like they are laughing at our faces. How can a child enviromentalist that hides behind autism to demand pity, endorse two world-class spenders of fossil fuels. Those elitists she loves and admire. The hypocrisy! How can a governor, President of her country, endorse two royal brats who has not experience what the poor endures and dares talk about poverty. Feels so fake and hypocritical. I can go on, but the show is to promote the World Economic Forum ideas and scares. I recommend visiting their webpage.

I've watched and been in Live to Lead conferences hosted by a great leader, coach and mentor, John Maxwell. You can meet real life-changing leaders offering their humbleness in greatness and their hard walk to get where they are. Real people. Its a true representation of the varied leadership styles, objectively presented, inspiring for all kinds of people and the leader in you. I encourage you to search John Maxwell if you are looking for inspiration in 2023.