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Topic: Orchestral Music

  

Leadership Ensemble

How do the musicians of Orpheus get to Carnegie Hall? They practice -- not just their music, but a radical approach to leadership that has become a compelling metaphor for business.READ»

Face the Music

A few weeks ago, I went to the New York Philharmonic for the first time in years. I had a lovely time, and wondered why I didn't do things like this more often. Then, about 10 days later, I was cooking dinner when the phone rang. ...READ»

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How the Recession is Impacting Music, Too

As the financial crisis ripples beyond Wall Street, the Classical music industry is being affected. Because this cultural segment relies on wealthy donors and audiences for its survival, opera houses and philharmonics are forced to cut back.READ»

The Third Golden Age Begins?: Welcome to the Berliner Philharmoniker

Are we at a new Golden Age of the arts with the arrival of a new media? READ»

leadership - Ben Zander

"Never doubt the capacity of the people you lead to accomplish whatever you dream for them."READ»

Non-Standard Success Stats

And in today's Journal, an article about Jim Collins's current activities (subscription required) reminds me of James Hong's most recent venture -- and highlights the importance of different ways of measuring success. In a new ...READ»

An Unlikely Story

Boston's Gardner Museum, where not a frame has budged since 1924, is spinning out hot new podcasts.READ»

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Can Leadership Be Taught?

John Coné John Coné joined Dell in 1995 as vice president of education and president of Dell University. In that role, he has been responsible for the education of all Dell employees worldwide. Since joining Dell, Coné has ...READ»

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Work/Life: Tomorrow, Tomorrow, I Love Ya, Tomorrow

At any time, we achievement-oriented nut jobs can come up against our insane belief that we’re actually in control. Listen, God? I’d really like to take that client golfing tomorrow, I feel it would really put him in a mood to ...READ»

(Orche)Strategy

In today's edition of USA Today, Del Jones interviews Lorin Maazel, music director of the New York Philharmonic, about leadership. The two touch on success, delegation, discipline, and motivation. Among Maazel's advice for ...READ»