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:
|
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
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tagged: choir conductor, coaching, hugh ballou, leadership, transforming power |
Leave a Reply