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Benjamin Zander's Key Accomplishments Include .
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Ben Zander is the acclaimed conductor of the Boston Philharmonic
and a professor at the prestigious New England Conservatory
of Music. Benjamin Zander's many awards and honors
include an Emmy nomination for conducting "A New World
of Music" and his receipt of of the Crystal Award at
the 1999 World Economic Forum in Davos in recognition of
his contribution through culture and the arts to global
understanding and peace. He is author, along with
his psychotherapist Rosamund Stone, of The Art of Possibility,
published by Harvard Business School Press. Mr. Zander
is the subject of a full length BBC documentary which has
been aired world-wide, was featured on CBS's "60 Minutes"
and is the subject of Fast
Company articles.
More About Ben Zander . . .
In a symphony - as in business - one person can’t
do it all. Great music is made when everyone gives his or
her best. As the orchestra's leader, it’s the
conductor’s job to bring out the best in everyone,
and Ben Zander does that better than anyone.
Benjamin Zander is the brilliant and acclaimed British-born
conductor of the Boston Philharmonic. Bringing his insights as the conductor of a major symphony
orchestra to leaders involved in transformation and change,
Benjamin Zander has become a much sought-after speaker to
major organizations all over the world including Shell,
IBM, Arthur Andersen, KPMG, Sprint, NASA and the US Army.
Ben
Zander's
keynote programs bring his passion for greatness to audiences
in a way that transforms them. Audience members leave
his presentations with a compelling new understanding of
leadership, teamwork and the keys to their own happiness
and improved performance. Using music as both a metaphor
and a medium, Zander’s presentations are a high-energy
tour de force. Ben Zander paces the stage . . . walks
through the audience . . . cajoles, teases, chides. . .
plays piano . . .and rouses audience members to belt out
joyous harmonies.
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Art of Possibility
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Orchestrating Your Executive Team
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Living Life on One Buttock
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| What
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| “Attendees haven’t stopped talking about your presentation. You connected with our people in many different ways: your stories touched and inspired, they also entertained and made us laugh. You are a great personal example of living your life seeing the possibilities that exist in people and the world around us. You have truly helped people at Federated Department Stores to view the power of their leadership in a whole new way. You are truly an “A” in our hearts and minds.” |
-- Sherry Hollock
Stores Leadership
Conference Coordinator
VP, Organization Development
Federated Department Stores, Inc. |
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"Ben Zander's presentation was, literally, the most important contribution I've ever heard at a conference. Not only the music and the wit and the sheer fun, but the profound insights and wisdom. A moving and memorable occasion for all present. This was a breakthrough event in corporate creativity."
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-- John Humble,
Leading Business Consultant,
Director of Mint Corporation,
Dun & Bradstreet Ltd. |
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| "If
you want to liberate your soul, listen to Zander's Mahler.
If you want to take your leadership skills to the next level,
study the Art of Possibility with Ben Zander. In
his presentation Ben explodes traditional leadership thinking
and takes leadership out of the closet. He blows the door
WITH its hinges off that closet, and you can never go back
after working with Ben. His leadership view is unconventional,
irreverent and bold. Its impact is without boundaries. I have
seen Ben Zander's teaching transform entire teams through
'possibility' in ways that are nothing short of magical with
results that are nothing short of exemplary. He is a catalyst
for excellence." |
--Roseanna
DeMaria
First Vice President, Leadership & Performance
Merrill Lynch
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"The hottest property on the management guru circuit!"
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--Tom
Peters
Author
In Search of Excellence |
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