Surfacing Leaders Listening, Virtues & Harmony: The Music of Leadership with Pianist Felipe Gomez
In this episode of the Surfacing Leaders’ podcast, host Marc Koehler has a captivating conversation with Felipe Gomez, an accomplished pianist, global keynote speaker, and leadership expert.
Felipe shares how his lifelong passion for music has shaped his understanding of leadership, teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence. Drawing from his signature keynote, Virtuoso, he explores how leaders can achieve “standing ovations” in their own fields by developing virtues such as humility, empathy, courage, and love.
Using the universal language of music, Felipe illustrates how melody, harmony, and rhythm mirror the essential elements of effective leadership: alignment, collaboration, and balance. He also reveals the profound connection between great leadership and great listening, offering practical ways to “tune” your team for peak performance.
Listeners will discover how to lead with heart, find the golden mean between discipline and flexibility, and inspire others through authenticity and love.