Ever think of having an unexpected encounter with Ryan Reynolds, one of the biggest movie stars who starred in the “Deadpool” (2016) and “Deadpool 2” (2018) films? Well, Brian Johnson, Executive Vice President at J. Galt and a business leader at J Holdings Inc., just did. According to him, it is a ‘business meeting’ but referring to how it was not just any business meeting. It is not a meeting that involves a PowerPoint presentation, but more of a casual online meeting. It was just like having a meet-up with friends, but virtually.
He revealed in his LinkedIn post to show his discovery that Ryan Reynolds’s secret ingredient to his business success is humor. Finding how hilarious he is and that it has tickled his funny bones, some thoughts ran through his mind despite the funny conversations. The way Ryan carried himself in doing business had him thinking, “Why not bring some laughs into my business?” He thought that customers having a good laugh, just as important as loving a product, was an amazing find for him.
Meeting him virtually has not only revealed his personality but also the secret that has been infused into his business. He learned that a mixture of humor and personality has created an amazing character and vibe for a business. With that, a business could stand out more.
Deadpool or Wade Wilson, a character that Ryan played in the film, has been known to take an unpredictable approach to life, which includes how he deals with risk. Brian mentioned in his posts that “in the world of Deadpool, risks pay off. The same goes for Reynolds’ business ventures,” saying that Ryan’s business also takes risks, just like the character he played in the movie.
He said Ryan’s willingness to take the road less traveled has inspired him to take the next action for his business success. This has led him to be excited to put those amazing lessons as a dash of sprinkles into his business strategies. The virtual meeting with Ryan Reynolds has brought many inspirations and lessons for his business. It has positively impacted him, and he should be approaching business with laughter.
