Maestro: A Surprising Story About Leading by Listening

Portfolio, 2009. 1st Edition . Hardcover. As New/As New. Like New, May Have Minor Shelf Wear To Dust Jacket. - For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. A Conductor Reveals Powerful Leadership Lessons By Explaining The Inner Workings Of A Symphony Orchestra Roger Nierenberg, A Veteran Conductor, Is The Creator Of The Music Paradigm, A Unique Program That Invites People To Sit Inside A Professional Symphony Orchestra As The Musicians And Conductor Solve Problems Together. He Captures That Experience In Maestro: A Surprising Story About Leading By Listening, A Parable About A Rising Executive Tough Challenges. The Narrator Befriends An Orchestra Conductor And Is Inspired To Think About Leadership And Communication In An Entirely New Way. For Instance: - A Maestro Doesn't Micromanage, But Encourages Others To Develop Their Own Solutions. There's A Big Difference Between Conducting And Trying To Play All The Instruments. - A Maestro Helps People Feel Ownership Of The Whole Piece, Not Just Their Individual Parts. - A Maestro Leads By Listening. When People Sense Genuine Open-Mindedness, They Offer More Of Their Talent. If Not, They Get Defensive And Hold Back Their Best Ideas. - Truly Great Leaders, Whether Conductors Striving For Perfect Harmony Or Ceos Reaching For Excellence, Act With A Vision Of Their Organization At Its Best.