The Ignorant Maestro: How Great Leaders Inspire Unpredictable Brilliance

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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 In The Ignorant Maestro, Symphony Orchestra conductor Itay Talgam reveals the art of successful leadership by looking at the world's greatest conductors A conductor in front of his orchestra is an iconic symbol of leadership. But what does a maestro actually do to ensure cooperation, harmony and a flawless performance The key is to embrace ignorance. For twenty years, orchestra conductor Itay Talgam has drawn on his experience on the podium to teach non-musicians the art of leading like a conductor - from CEOs to entrepreneurs, politicians to schoolteachers. In The Ignorant Maestro, he brings that art to leaders everywhere. Turning to six of the most iconic conductors as examples, from the dictatorial Muti to Bernstein, the master of dialogue, Talgam's anecdotes and insights will change the way you think about listening, humility and the path to unpredictable brilliance. They will equip you for exceptional leadership. And they will empower you to lead your team to greater harmony. %%%In The Ignorant Maestro, Symphony Orchestra conductor Itay Talgam reveals the art of successful leadership by looking at the world's greatest conductors A conductor in front of his orchestra is an iconic symbol of leadership. But what does a maestro actually do to ensure cooperation, harmony and a flawless performance The key is to embrace ignorance. For twenty years, orchestra conductor Itay Talgam has drawn on his experience on the podium to teach non-musicians the art of leading like a conductor - from CEOs to entrepreneurs, politicians to schoolteachers. In The Ignorant Maestro, he brings that art to leaders everywhere. Turning to six of the most iconic conductors as examples, from the dictatorial Muti to Bernstein, the master of dialogue, Talgam's anecdotes and insights will change the way you think about listening, humility and the path to unpredictable brilliance. They will equip you for exceptional leadership. And they will empower you to lead your team to greater harmony.

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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 -- Anne Loehr * Huffington Post *

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Itay Talgam, a protg 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.