The topic of project management has been the focus of only two other episodes of Read to Lead that I can think of: Episode 101 with Cesar Abeid, and Episode 277 with Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez.
Frankly, it’s a topic that doesn’t get covered nearly often enough. Today, I work to change that a bit.
Our featured book is by Gerald J. Leonard and is called, A Symphony of Choices: How Mentorship Taught a Manager Decision-Making, Project Management, and Workplace Engagement—and Saved a Concert Season.
The book delivers a fascinating narrative following one Jerry Hall, the new Symphony Orchestra manager at a prestigious symphony concerned about the challenging plans for an upcoming season. In the book, you’ll watch him connect with a former college professor and learn the skills necessary to successfully manage his way through these unprecedented times in his business and personal life.
Does he have all skills necessary for effective decision-making and managing a major symphony’s portfolio of projects? Will his fear of succumbing to daunting challenges prevent him from succeeding?
Of course, you’ll need to read Gerald’s book for the answers. I can assure you it is well worth your time.
I hope you’ll click the play button below to learn more about Gerald’s and his work. For a summary, just keep scrolling.
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In today’s episode, I ask Gerald about:
- Choosing your portfolio
- Selecting your projects
- Choosing your rules of engagement
- And lots more!
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You can order your copy of A Symphony of Choices: How Mentorship Taught a Manager Decision-Making, Project Management, and Workplace Engagement—and Saved a Concert Season right now!
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Gerald in Action
Books Gerald Recommends
The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement by Eliyahu M. Goldratt
Conversational Intelligence: How Great Leaders Build Trust and Get Extraordinary Results by Judith E. Glaser
Photo Reading: Read with Great Speed, Comprehension, and Enjoyment to Absorb Complete Books in Minutes by Paul R. Scheele
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