If ever I write a book on leadership, this will be the title, "From Me to We in 180 degrees. Weeeeee!" It would have a cartoon of a conductor spinning happily in front of an orchestra.
I have learned through the years there are different types of leaders; some who marches ahead, some who directs from the back, and some who seats in the middle. For me, I think I aspire to the leadership style of an orchestra conductor. I want to face my team, my back towards the audience. I know the score through and through, I know how it all comes together, and I know without the orchestra in front of me, none of it matters. So, I will work hard to communicate with them, constantly, encouragingly. I will strive to guide each part with enthusiasm, to bring them together in harmony without drowning out one another. And at the end, I will acknowledge each and every one of them, highlighting their part and making sure the audience acknowledge their contribution and talents.
When I think about it, wouldn't it be nice to make music together. That, and carrying a wand waving it around like a maniac.
