A conductor in front of his orchestrais an iconic symbol of leadership. But what does a maestro actually do to ensure cooperation, harmony and a flawless performance?
Itay Talgam, a protege and disciple of the great Leonard Bernstein, has conducted many prominent orchestras and ensembles worldwide, including the Orchestre de Paris, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, and the Leipzig Opera House. He also teaches leadership to Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and universities, and at conferences around the world, including TED, Google's Zeitgeist and the World Economic Forum at Davos.
Will get you thinking, regardless of what you know about conducting
or leadership
*Management Today*
As we make our way up the ranks, we become less connected to the
front lines and may often know less than we feel comfortable
admitting. Itay Talgam encourages us to open our minds and shows us
that our ignorance can be our greatest advantage
*Simon Sinek, optimist and author of Start with Why and Leaders Eat
Last*
Talgam inspires us to think beyond leadership dogma and for the
first time learn to truly listen
*Nir Eyal, author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming
Products*
A great conductor stands alone in front of an orchestra, but knows
that it is the collective genius of the group that creates
something incredible. In this book, Itay Talgam reveals the
counterintuitive lessons that business leaders can learn from
world-famous conductors about empowering organizations and
audiences
*Ryan Holiday, author of Obstacle is the Way*
Music is magic and Itay Talgam's book lets us stand beside him to
revel in that magic in leadership, and life
*David Marquet, author of Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of
Turning Followers into Leaders*
An enthralling portrait of some of music's most fascinating
conductors that serves as a vehicle for a remarkably thoughtful
study of leadership. No musical experience needed - Itay Talgam
brings the baton wielding personalities to life and the lessons
ring clear
*General Stanley McChrystal, author of Team of Teams*
Itay uses his knowledge of leading an orchestra to provide unique
insight into business leadership ... When Itay speaks of the
orchestra--conductors, players, and orchestral dynamics--his
perspectives translate beautifully to the business world
*Huffington Post*
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