As folk in the choir could tell you…. The way we practiced the song in rehearsal… Ain’t the way we did it in rehearsal.
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After 16 years of leading choirs in Brooklyn, New York and central Ohio, I’ve found that being a gospel choir director has shaped me into a leader that has the ability to solve problems, not just within the realm of worship but as a thriving entrepreneur in the broader spectrum of the workplace too.
As a traditional gospel choir director, I tend to not direct the song according to the original recording. Almost every opportunity to worship, I go with the present benvelent energies. Meaning that while I have a frame of reference my problem solving skills allow me to make whatever adjustments necessary on the fly. Seconds matter, bringing that same energy to your business or office as I have to the altar.
Being an entrepreneur is about conducting your vision, rallying your resources, and navigating challenges with the same grace and control as guiding a choir through a Sunday morning or afternoon (depending upon your denomination.