Executive Voice : Making an Impact with your Voice and Physical Presence

Last week I attended the most amazing concert at the BBC Proms. It was the Berlin Philharmonic orchestra: a world leader in orchestral terms, with Sir Simon Rattle conducting. What was so astonishing was the energy and commitment from very member of the orchestra. Despite any rivalry, egos or personal ambition, they worked as the ultimate team to produce sublime music.
Rattle led them in an impressive way; this was someone only using body language to communicate 100 people. Obviously they had practised the piece a number of times, and Rattle had been able to verbally communicate his intensions during the rehearsals, but changes in venue, the television lighting etc could have put the orchestra off..
Thinking about the whole process of performing: what made this performance - or outcome outstanding was a combination of world class musicians, preparation (rehearsal and Rattle knowing the piece, from memory, inside out) communication and a commitment to the outcome.
The target or outcome they had as a team was the performance; they were all committed to this, and also to maintaining their reputation.
What can we learn from this: create a clear target for your team; create ownership for the whole team; communicate your intentions; set a time scale and be properly prepared - with rehearsals (or the equivalent) if necessary.
If the Berlin Philharmonic can achieve outstanding results - so can you!