What Can A Conductor Teach You About Leadership?

How can you compare "being a conductor" with "being a corporate leader"? Read on to compare these two occupations and you will see why Hugh Ballou's 40 years as a choir conductor is invaluable in helping people learn how to become leaders.

The Conductor	The Corporate Leader
Sets the tempo	Sets the pace of the team
Gives the preparation before the downbeat: Defines the exact time to begin Gives a place to breathe Defines the dynamic level Sets the mood	Prepares the team for the project: Defines the timeline for the project Allows for clarity before starting Sets boundaries for decisions Defines the seriousness of the work
Shapes the phrases	Defines the goals
Balances the different instruments	Keeps the personalities aligned
Molds the cadences	Defines the parameters for reporting
Allows the musicians to play their best	Gives each person a place to use his or her skills and talents
Understands the power of position	Understands the power of position
Understands how to use personal influence over power	Understands how to use personal influence over power
Understands that players respond exactly as directed	Understands that the ability of the team depends on the ability of the leader
Knows exactly when to end	Knows where to focus for final results
Understands that the quality of the result depends on the quality of the ensemble	Understands that the quality of the result depends on the quality of the team synergy
Is always in charge	Is always in charge

Learn more about Hugh Ballou, Transforming Power and his virtual blog tour at http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/06/transforming-power-virtual-tour-with.html