Name: Lead like the great conductors
Uploaded: 2009-10-21T01:00:00Z
Duration: 20 min 34 s
Description: An orchestra conductor faces the ultimate leadership challenge: creating perfect harmony without saying a word. In this charming talk, Itay Talgam demonstrates the unique styles of six great 20th-century conductors, illustrating crucial lessons for all leaders.

An orchestra conductor faces the ultimate leadership challenge: creating perfect harmony without saying a word. In this charming talk, Itay Talgam demonstrates the unique styles of six great 20th-century conductors, illustrating crucial lessons for all leaders.

Lead like the great conductors

Great conductors turn chaos into music not through control, but by creating space for others’ stories to emerge. A single gesture can transform a noisy stage into harmonious sound, yet the magic lies in enabling musicians to express themselves fully. From the commanding presence of Riccardo Muti to the liberating style of Carlos Kleiber, each approach shows how leadership shapes collective creativity. By shifting from strict direction to genuine partnership, orchestras—and teams—achieve their most resonant performances.