<DIV><B>A conductor reveals powerful leadership lessons by explaining the inner workings of a symphony orchestra</B><BR><BR>Roger Nierenberg, a veteran conductor, is the creator of The Music Paradigm, a unique program that invites people to sit INSIDE a professional symphony orchestra as the musicians and conductor solve problems together.<br><BR> He captures that experience in <I>Maestro: A Surprising Story about Leading by Listening</I>, a parable about a rising executive tough challenges. The narrator befriends an orchestra conductor and is inspired to think about leadership and communication in an entirely new way.<br><BR> For instance:<BR><BR> ? A maestro doesn?t micromanage, but encourages others to develop their own solutions. There?s a big difference between conducting and trying to play all the instruments.<BR><BR> ? A maestro helps people feel ownership of the whole piece, not just their individual parts.<BR><BR> ? A maestro leads by listening. When people sense genuine open-mindedness, they offer more of their talent. If not, they get defensive and hold back their best ideas.<BR><BR> Truly great leaders, whether conductors striving for perfect harmony or CEOs reaching for excellence, act with a vision of their organization at its best.<BR><BR> <B>For more information, visit: www.MaestroBook.com</B><BR><BR></DIV>