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:
| Prepares the team for the project:
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| 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
