The orchestra's conductor uses a baton to direct, point, and encourage to begin the process of creating something beautiful.
Other people make the noise, though; other people do the obvious work in the performance.
What people don't see about the conductor of the orchestra is that almost all of their work (99%) is done before the performance, before the outside world sees what is happening.
The conductor does not play an instrument, but they could, they could pick up an instrument and play to set an example of how they would like things to be done.
The conductor decides where everyone sits, the conductor presents the orchestra in a way that the audience are thrilled and dazzled.
In the end, the conductor takes the plaudits, even though it was the musicians who played the music.
Such is the way with leadership that most of the work of leadership is utterly unseen (and entirely should be).
Very rarely, and every so often, you can be commended for what you have achieved, but the vast majority of the time, the actual work is done by other people, and they are the ones who deserve the praise.
Blog Post Number - 3933
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