This episode almost didn’t happen.

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Stephen J Kohler  is the author of The Leadership Anthem and founder of Audira Labs, where he helps leaders unlock their potential through the lens of music. In our conversation, we explored how curiosity fuels both great bands and great organizations, why listening is the first step to leadership, and how improvisation creates space for innovation. 

Stephen shared powerful lessons from his ensemble leadership model, including why every one of us is a leader, what it looks like to “conduct” or “produce” others, and why sometimes the most important role you can play is simply being a fan of your team.

We also talked about the courage it takes to trust your intuition, the practice of asking better questions, and how leaders can transform meetings into spaces of discovery rather than obligation.

Stephen’s blend of corporate experience, creativity, and musical wisdom makes for a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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stephenjkohler.com

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