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.
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The Conductor |
The Corporate Leader |
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Sets the tempo |
Sets the pace of the team |
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Gives the preparation before the downbeat:
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Prepares the team for the project:
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Shapes the phrases |
Defines the goals |
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Balances the different instruments |
Keeps the personalities aligned |
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Molds the cadences |
Defines the parameters for reporting |
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Allows the musicians to play their best |
Gives each person a place to use his or her skills and talents |
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Understands the power of position |
Understands the power of position |
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Understands how to use personal influence over power |
Understands how to use personal influence over power |
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Understands that players respond exactly as directed |
Understands that the ability of the team depends on the ability of the leader |
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Knows exactly when to end |
Knows where to focus for final results |
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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 |
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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
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