Another example of how working at an ad agency is different from working at an investment bank

In a bold leadership move, the Group Creative Director emailed my team a monologue delivered by Patrick Swayze’s character in the movie “Road House” as advice and encouragement to help us through the heavy production that lies ahead in the coming month(s).

Here's the quote:
“All you have to do is follow three simple rules. One, never underestimate your opponent. Expect the unexpected. Two, take it outside. Never start anything inside the bar unless it's absolutely necessary. And three, be nice. If somebody gets in your face and calls you a cocksucker, I want you to be nice. Ask him to walk. Be nice. If he won't walk, walk him. But be nice. If you can't walk him, one of the others will help you, and you'll both be nice. I want you to remember that it's a job. It's nothing personal. I want you to be nice until it's time to not be nice.”

Sadly, this was both relevant and appropriate.