What an orchestra conductor can teach managers about building world-class teams

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The Irrational Mind | With Kristen Berman

Kristen Berman | Irrational Labs

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What an orchestra conductor can teach managers about building world-class teams | Marin Alsop (Conductor)

The Irrational Mind | With Kristen Berman

32 minutes 6 seconds

8 months ago

What an orchestra conductor can teach managers about building world-class teams | Marin Alsop (Conductor)

Marin Alsop is a world-renowned conductor and the first woman to lead major orchestras internationally. The subject of the Emmy-nominated documentary "The Conductor” and formerly Music Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, she’s Chief Conductor of the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Ravinia Festival, and Principal Guest Conductor of the Philharmonia Orchestra and the Philadelphia Orchestra. She has recorded 200+ titles and is the only conductor to receive a MacArthur Fellowship.

In this episode, we explore:

How giving people max autonomy drives performance
How to balance elite talent with team cohesion
Theories on talent selection to build top teams
The "no shortcuts" practice philosophy

This episode is great for anyone building teams. It offers powerful insights on creating excellence at scale, balancing autonomy with accountability, and fostering self-motivation. Enjoy this episode? Rate it and leave a review. It really helps others find the podcast.

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