Carnegie Hall Executive Director Clive Gillinson on One of the Biggest Projects of His Career

The transcript discusses two major artistic decisions that defined the speaker's management career. One involved a significant project with Claudia Baudo, where the speaker was tasked with convincing Baudo to proceed despite financial constraints. Through persistent dialogue, the speaker was persuaded by Baudo's vision and convinced the board to support the project, despite having no prior fundraising experience. This experience led to the speaker's belief that 'money follows vision,' emphasizing the importance of pursuing extraordinary projects that inspire support.

What was the huge project mentioned in the text?

Describe the communication challenges faced by the speaker when discussing the project.

What was the board's initial reaction to the project proposal?

How did the speaker feel about raising money for the project?

What philosophy did the speaker develop regarding money and vision?