In a symphony, just as in business, one person can’t do it all. Greatness comes only when everyone gives his or her best. As a leader, it’s the conductor’s job to bring out that best in everyone. Benjamin Zander is legendary in the music world for inspiring greatness in his players. He does the same for audiences who hear him speak. He becomes a one-man tour de force as he plays piano and inspires people to engage their passions, to avoid downward-spiral thinking and to focus on possibility. Audiences leave his presentations transformed—thinking about their challenges in a whole new way. Zander’s brilliant Grammy-nominated work has been featured in a full-length documentary for the BBC, as well as on ABC’s Nightline and CBS’ 60 Minutes. Benjamin Zander’s true genius is his ability to elevate the performance of people and organizations beyond what they ever dreamed possible.
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Experiencing the Art of Possibility
Benjamin Zander’s presentation takes an audience on a journey that offers a startling new perspective on leadership, using stories, music and concepts to create a radical shift in perception. An orchestra is a group of highly trained individuals poised to coalesce into an effective whole; their passion, creativity and desire to contribute are basic human instincts that need to be released. In his leadership role, the conductor sees his job as awakening possibility in others. World-famous conductor Benjamin Zander uses the metaphor of the orchestra, and his lifetime of experience conducting, coaching and teaching musicians to channel his magic, to overcome barriers to corporate productivity. His presentations produce fundamental changes in organizations. More than a speech, this is an experience
Orchestrating Team Excellence
The New Leadership Imperative
Everyone’s a Leader: Playing with Passion
