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“How the high-stakes collaborative strategies of Broadway production translate to driving innovation and risk management in corporate teams.”
Sue Gilad
Notes from the Wings
Stories from the stage, the editing desk, and everywhere in between.
Essays from Sue Gilad on producing Broadway, editing books, speaking to leaders, and the work of giving back.
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“Discover how a Broadway producer’s unique ability to manage high-stakes financial risk while fostering artistic vision translates to corporate leadership and innovation.”
Sue Gilad
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“Balancing the artistic vision of directors and stars with the fiscal responsibilities of Broadway production requires high-stakes creative leadership.”
Sue Gilad
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Creative Leadership Keynote: Producer Mindsets
High-stakes leadership requires more than just spreadsheets. Learn how the Broadway producer's mindset balances capital risk with creative integrity to drive success.
October 2, 2026·8 min read
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Managing Creative Talent in Theater Projects
Managing creative talent in theater requires a producer to bridge the gap between artistic vision and financial reality without stifling the creative team's process.
September 21, 2026·8 min read
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Theatrical Leadership in Business: Broadway Lessons
Applying theatrical leadership in business requires moving from hierarchy to partnership. Learn how Broadway's high-stakes environment informs radical candor and C-suite success.
September 16, 2026·7 min read
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Applying Theatrical Leadership for Business Executives
When the lights go out or a lead actor is sidelined during tech, a producer must maintain absolute calm. These specific theatrical leadership strategies offer a blueprint for business executives managing corporate crises.
August 22, 2026·7 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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