This is the difference between a leader and a manager. Managers work best within the status quo. Leaders, on the other hand, strive for change in environments which are indifferent, hostile and often threatening. To do this, they must think strategically. Third, successful conductors can feel the beat.
Great musicians can look at a new score of music and hear all of the parts blending together.
Leaders can compile knowledge, analyze it holistically, interpret it in light of changing times, and get excited about the future. They are believers in change and have a strong faith in the future. And finally, successful conductors can set a beat that anyone can follow. They are masters at communicating a clear vision and equipping others to join in. In his two-tape series on change management, Tom McKee describes 7 essentials, each necessitating the other.