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Benjamin Zander
Acclaimed Conductor of the Boston Philharmonic and Leadership, Creativity and Team Building Expert


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The Art of Possibility
Orchestrating Your Executive Team
Living Life on One Buttock

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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.


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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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 Suggested Programs
  • The Art of Possibility
  • Orchestrating Your Executive Team
  • Living Life on One Buttock
   
 What People Are Saying
“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.
 

"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."

-- John Humble,
Leading Business Consultant,
Director of Mint Corporation,
Dun & Bradstreet Ltd.
 
"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

 

"The hottest property on the management guru circuit!" 

--Tom Peters
Author In Search of Excellence
 

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