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Essays from Sue Gilad on producing Broadway, editing books, speaking to leaders, and the work of giving back. [All](/notes)[Producer](/notes?category=producer)[Author & Editor](/notes?category=author_editor)[Speaking](/notes?category=speaking)[Philanthropy](/notes?category=philanthropy) [ Featured · Speaking ## Applying Theatrical Leadership for Business Executives Discover how a Broadway producer’s approach to crisis management and creative partnership can stabilize corporate leadership during high-stakes volatility. August 22, 2026· 7 min read Read the piece → ](/notes/theatrical-leadership-for-business-executives-crisis) Shareable Highlights ## Pocket a line. Post it. Come back later. Tap the share icons to send any of these to LinkedIn or X — the link returns readers right here. Speaking > “Discover how a Broadway producer’s approach to crisis management and creative partnership can stabilize corporate leadership during high-stakes volatility.” Sue Gilad [Read the piece →](/notes/theatrical-leadership-for-business-executives-crisis) [](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.suzannegilad.com%2Fnotes%2Ftheatrical-leadership-for-business-executives-crisis)[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=%22Discover%20how%20a%20Broadway%20producer%E2%80%99s%20approach%20to%20crisis%20management%20and%20creative%20partnership%20can%20stabilize%20corporate%20leadership%20during%20high-stakes%20volatility.%22%20%E2%80%94%20Suzanne%20Gilad&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.suzannegilad.com%2Fnotes%2Ftheatrical-leadership-for-business-executives-crisis) Speaking > “How Broadway producers manage the delicate friction between creative vision and financial reality to protect the production.” Sue Gilad [Read the piece →](/notes/theatrical-conflict-resolution-for-leaders) [](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.suzannegilad.com%2Fnotes%2Ftheatrical-conflict-resolution-for-leaders)[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=%22How%20Broadway%20producers%20manage%20the%20delicate%20friction%20between%20creative%20vision%20and%20financial%20reality%20to%20protect%20the%20production.%22%20%E2%80%94%20Suzanne%20Gilad&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.suzannegilad.com%2Fnotes%2Ftheatrical-conflict-resolution-for-leaders) Speaking > “How the high-stakes world of Broadway capitalization and creative team management offers a blueprint for corporate innovation and risk.” Sue Gilad [Read the piece →](/notes/applying-creative-leadership-in-business) [](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.suzannegilad.com%2Fnotes%2Fapplying-creative-leadership-in-business)[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=%22How%20the%20high-stakes%20world%20of%20Broadway%20capitalization%20and%20creative%20team%20management%20offers%20a%20blueprint%20for%20corporate%20innovation%20and%20risk.%22%20%E2%80%94%20Suzanne%20Gilad&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.suzannegilad.com%2Fnotes%2Fapplying-creative-leadership-in-business) [ Speaking ### Theatrical Conflict Resolution for Leaders in the Room Conflict in the rehearsal room is often a symptom of passion rather than malice. Learn how a producer’s mindset facilitates resolution by balancing artistic integrity with fiscal responsibility. July 18, 2026· 6 min read ](/notes/theatrical-conflict-resolution-for-leaders)[ Speaking ### Applying Creative Leadership in Business: A Producer’s Guide Applying creative leadership in business means moving beyond rigid spreadsheets to manage the human and financial variables of a high-risk venture. Learn how Broadway production principles translate to the boardroom. July 10, 2026· 8 min read ](/notes/applying-creative-leadership-in-business)[ ![A modern boardroom table meeting the edge of a theater stage — the producer's mindset applied to business.](/notes/post-13-producer-mindset.jpg) Speaking ### Applying the Producer Mindset Beyond the Proscenium Producing is not just about writing checks or booking talent. It is a specific mental framework for managing risk and fostering collaboration that applies whether you are launching a startup or writing a novel. July 1, 2026· 5 min read ](/notes/producer-mindset-outside-theater)[ ![A keynote speaker on stage in warm spotlight addressing a conference audience.](/notes/post-10-keynote.jpg) Speaking ### Notes from the Wings: The Physics of Creative Leadership Managing a multi-million dollar Broadway production offers a masterclass in risk management and radical collaboration. Learn how to stay grounded when the stakes are highest. June 27, 2026· 5 min read ](/notes/creative-leadership-keynote-lessons)[ ![Empty Broadway theatre seen from backstage with a single warm gold stage light and red velvet seats.](/notes/post-3-backstage.jpg) Speaking ### Why Every Business Leader Should Spend a Day Backstage What I learned creating YPO Broadway: Behind the Curtain — an executive program that uses theatre as a leadership classroom. June 8, 2026· 5 min read ](/notes/why-every-business-leader-should-spend-a-day-backstage) Suzanne Gilad Grammy & five-time Tony Award–winning Broadway producer, author, editor, speaker, and arts-education advocate. Explore - [About](/about) - [Broadway Work](/producer) - [Author & Editor](/author-editor) - [Speaking](/speaking) - [Philanthropy](/philanthropy) - [Notes from the Wings](/notes) - [Theater Glossary](/glossary) - [Contact](/contact) Scholarships - Suzanne Gilad Grant - Sue Gilad & Larry Rogowsky Theatre Scholarship Get in touch © 2026 Suzanne Gilad. All rights reserved. Bringing extraordinary stories to life — on stage and on the page.