“Leadership In The Key Of Life!”
“Leadership is an art, to be felt, experienced, and created, and without action or principles no one can become a leader.” the Mudd Partnership
Plumbers Always have Leaky Taps — A True Story
My father was a plumber, but the house I was born and brought up in had no hot water upstairs and leaky taps. My dad didn’t prioritise these things. He was an excellent plumber and built a good business in the 1970’s and 80’s, however his attention and focus was other directed, rather than self-directed. For him the job was to pay the bills, feed and clothe the family and build a successful business. He wasn’t out to change the world, just keep the wheels on the bus. That was his W.I.N!
Keeping It Four Beats To The Bar
“The most important thing I look for in a musician is whether they are a good listener.” Duke Ellington
In 2013 I wrote about how great bandleaders approach managing the array of talent performing in their orchestra. The piece was called, ‘Charlie Parker Was My Friend’.
As an example, I cited Duke Ellington who through his organisation, presence, virtuosity, and talent management, kept is orchestra swinging at the top of their game for nearly half a century.
