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Quote: "Don’t be so eager to be offended. The narcissism of small differences leads to the most boring kind of conformity.

Incident: Lydia challenges a student for dismissing Bach. The quote reveals her belief in intellectual rigor, but her condescending tone alienates the class. Shows strength in conviction, but weakness in empathy.

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The movie TÁR (2022) was chosen because it shows leadership in action, just like what I learn in class. Lydia Tár is a skilled conductor who shows traits like confidence, intelligence, and strong communication. These match the Trait Theory from Chapter 1.

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The movie TÁR begins with Lydia Tár sitting in first class on an airplane, flying at night. She appears calm and focused, dressed neatly, possibly reviewing notes or preparing for an event. Across from her, someone is secretly recording her on a smartphone through a messaging app, sending the video and commenting about her.

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Name: Berliner Philharmonie
City: Berlin
Country: Germany
Real-life significance: It's one of the most famous concert halls in the world and the home of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. In the movie, Lydia Tár serves as the chief conductor of this orchestra.

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Stress at the Piano: Lydia’s stress while composing at the piano reflects her challenge in aligning her vision with team dynamics, a core issue for participative leaders when group roles are unclear, requiring her to draw strength from others to lead effectively.

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h. Strengths and Weaknesses with Examples

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h. Strengths and Weaknesses with Examples

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Strengths: Lydia’s expertise elevates performances, as seen in Philharmonie rehearsals. Her mentorship fosters talent, shown in her support for a young musician.

Weaknesses: Her intense style can briefly unsettle musicians, as seen in a rehearsal critique, though it drives improvement.

Scene: In a Berlin masterclass, Lydia’s engaging teaching inspires students, though her high expectations can intimidate.

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Tár (2022) - Conducting Scene | Movieclips

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e. Traits, Behaviors, and Manners with Relevant Theory

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e. Traits, Behaviors, and Manners with Relevant Theory

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Lydia’s confidence, drive, and expertise align with the Trait Approach to Leadership, emphasizing ambition and knowledge (Stogdill, OpenStax, 2019).

Her charismatic, authoritative style in rehearsals reflects Transformational Leadership, inspiring her team through vision (Avolio et al., 2009). Her precise communication fosters excellence, though her directiveness can seem intense but suits the high-stakes music world.

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g. Is Lydia’s Leadership Always Effective?

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g. Is Lydia’s Leadership Always Effective?

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i. Quotes and Incidents Supporting Leadership Analysis

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i. Quotes and Incidents Supporting Leadership Analysis

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j. What TÁR Teaches Us About Leadership Today

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j. What TÁR Teaches Us About Leadership Today

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f. Interpersonal Skills Demonstrated by the Character

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f. Interpersonal Skills Demonstrated by the Character

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Communication – She speaks clearly and with authority, especially during rehearsals and teaching. Her words are direct, helping the orchestra understand exactly what she wants.

Mentorship and Guidance – She gives advice and feedback to students and young musicians, showing that she cares about growth and learning.

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Active Listening – In the Juilliard masterclass scene, she listens to the student's opinion before challenging his perspective. This shows that she respects others’ views, even when she disagrees.

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Mentorship and Guidance – She gives advice and feedback to students and young musicians, showing that she cares about growth and learning.

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Lydia’s fall while walking alone reveals her emotional struggle to balance strength with vulnerability, underscoring the participative leader’s challenge of maintaining team cohesion while under pressure and the need for support to manage stress ethically.

It reminds us that even great leaders need balance and support. 🥺

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When Lydia learns her apartment is sold, she reacts with anger and panic, highlighting her struggle to maintain control under external pressures, a challenge for participative leaders when time is critical.

Her stress shows the need for ethical courage to focus on team well-being over personal frustrations

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OpenStax, Principles of Management (2019).

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OpenStax, Principles of Management (2019).

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Quote: "Time is the essential piece of interpretation. You cannot start without me. I start the clock."

Incident: She asserts her authority as conductor, emphasizing her control over tempo and flow. It reveals her precision and the high control she exerts—an example of strong leadership, but also her need to dominate.

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“The only thing that matters is what you do.”

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“The only thing that matters is what you do.”

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She emphasizes results and action over excuses or reputation, showing her results-oriented leadership.

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“You want to dance the mask, you must service the composer. You’ve got to sublimate yourself, your ego, and yes, your identity!”

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“You want to dance the mask, you must service the composer. You’ve got to sublimate yourself, your ego, and yes, your identity!”

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Lydia expresses her belief in discipline, humility, and serving the art over personal pride. This quote can be used to show how she leads with high expectations.

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1. Orchestra Rehearsal – Precision and Control

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1. Orchestra Rehearsal – Precision and Control

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Effective: ✅

Lydia stops the orchestra to adjust phrasing and tempo. Her high standards and clear direction result in polished performances. She leads with authority and technical brilliance this is an example of highly effective leadership in action.

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Lydia Tár shows many traits from Trait Theory (Chapter 1):

✅ Confidence

✅ Desire to lead

✅ High intelligence

✅ Job-relevant knowledge

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She shows Transformational Leadership:

She inspires her orchestra with vision.

She sets high expectations and motivates performance.

In high-pressure rehearsals, she uses Autocratic Style:

Gives direct orders

Makes all final decisions

Demands excellence

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Lydia uses Theory Y elements with her assistant and orchestra:

Trusts them to do their jobs

Expects intrinsic motivation from her team

She also shows:

💬 Assertive communication

👁️ Strong non-verbal cues (posture, eye contact)

🧠 Mentoring young musicians (Transformational)

These interpersonal skills help build respect and drive performance in a high-skill environment.

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Based on Contingency Theory, Lydia adapts her leadership to her environment:

In rehearsals: She uses directive, expert-driven leadership

In teaching: She challenges students to think deeper
She stays consistent in her goal-focused behavior, fitting each context with authority and precision.

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✅ Strengths:

Transformational: Inspires greatness and sets high standards

Autocratic: Makes quick, confident decisions in high-stakes situations

High trait strength: Self-confidence, intelligence, ambition (Trait Theory)

⚠️ Weaknesses:

May lack empathy at times (Theory Y values)

Her intensity could affect morale if not balanced (Autocratic downside from Chapter 2)

📚 Link: Strong traits ≠ guaranteed success it must also manage emotions and adapt to team needs.

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TÁR teaches that leadership is not just about power, but about how you use it. Lydia shows:

The importance of traits like confidence and vision (Trait Theory)

The power of inspiration (Transformational Theory)

The need to adapt to people and situations (Contingency Theory)

And the risks of too much control (Autocratic downside)

This relates to real-world challenges in leadership: balancing authority with empathy, performance with well-being, and vision with teamwork.

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She also uses a Transformational Leadership style by inspiring her team to reach high standards.

Sometimes, she leads with an Autocratic Style, making quick and firm decisions just like what we learned in Chapter 2. This movie helps me see how real leaders act in different situations and how their style affects the people they lead.

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1. Juilliard Masterclass – The Danger of Dismissing Others

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1. Juilliard Masterclass – The Danger of Dismissing Others

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Lesson: Leadership must balance expertise with humility and openness.

Scene: Lydia shuts down a student who critiques Bach. Instead of engaging, she asserts dominance—showing how dismissive leadership can alienate the next generation.

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e. Traits, Behaviors, and Manners with Relevant Theory

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e. Traits, Behaviors, and Manners with Relevant Theory

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f. Interpersonal Skills Demonstrated by the Character

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f. Interpersonal Skills Demonstrated by the Character

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g. Is Lydia’s Leadership Always Effective?

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g. Is Lydia’s Leadership Always Effective?

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h. Strengths and Weaknesses with Examples

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h. Strengths and Weaknesses with Examples

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i. Quotes and Incidents Supporting Leadership Analysis

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i. Quotes and Incidents Supporting Leadership Analysis

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j. What TÁR Teaches Us About Leadership Today

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j. What TÁR Teaches Us About Leadership Today

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this is the proof that TÁR received high praise from critics, earning a strong rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This shows that the film is not only artistically powerful, but respected for its storytelling, performances, and deep look into leadership and power.

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This short trailer gives a quick look at Lydia Tár’s world her passion, her challenges, and her leadership style. It shows the intensity of her role as a conductor and the pressure that comes with leading a world-class orchestra.

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This quiet but unsettling moment sets the tone for the film’s themes of reputation, control, and being watched, suggesting early that Lydia is constantly under pressure even in her private spaces.

This is an important scene to keep in mind—we’ll come back to it later when discussing how Lydia’s public image and privacy affect her leadership.

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Soon after this tense airplane scene, Lydia Tár steps into the spotlight for a high-profile interview. Confident and poised, she discusses her groundbreaking work as a world-renowned conductor, leading orchestras with precision and passion. However, as the interviewer probes deeper, subtle cracks begin to emerge. When asked about her sometimes controversial leadership style

“Some say your methods can be harsh, even ruthless. How do you respond to those criticisms?”

Lydia’s calm demeanor flickers, revealing a hint of defensiveness.

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Another question hits closer to home:

“How do you balance the immense pressure of maintaining your reputation with the personal sacrifices it demands?”

This makes Lydia pause briefly, the first visible sign that beneath her polished exterior, the weight of expectation is taking its toll.

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What drives Lydia’s relentless pursuit of perfection? And at what cost? As the interview progresses, the audience is left wondering, can Lydia maintain control over her public image, or will the cracks widen and threaten to expose what lies beneath?

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Lydia Tár’s leadership is clear in the rehearsal scenes, especially when she stops the orchestra mid-performance to correct a cellist’s timing. Her authority is unquestioned. musicians follow her lead without hesitation, this reflecting a participative style.

it involves encouraging group input and collaboration in decision-making while the leader retains final authority

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Role: Chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic, leading artistic vision and mentoring musicians.

Acquisition: Earned through musical expertise, Harvard Ph.D., mentorship by Leonard Bernstein, and a career leading top orchestras.

Theory Y Alignment: Trusts musicians’ initiative, fostering creativity

Participative Style: Encourages input but retains final authority.

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Her role’s origin is shown in an interview with Adam Gopnik, where her rise from assistant conductor to Berlin Philharmonic leader is attributed to her expertise and reputation, embodying Theory Y’s trust in skilled individuals

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Lydia coaches a young cellist, offering constructive feedback to refine their performance, showcasing her ability to foster individual growth within a collaborative framework

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Lydia addresses the orchestra before a major performance, aligning them with her artistic vision while encouraging their commitment, demonstrating participative leadership’s focus on group equality and motivation

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During a sudden schedule change, Lydia quickly directs the orchestra with autocratic clarity, ensuring stability in a contingency, reflecting her adaptive leadership.

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Lydia takes firm control during a complex segment, using autocratic style effectively as the expert leader.

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In a masterclass, Lydia provides supportive feedback to a young conductor, encouraging independent interpretation while fostering growth, blending transformational inspiration

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Lydia steps back during a violin section rehearsal, trusting a skilled musician to take the lead, reflecting laissez-faire empowerment of capable team members

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Interaction with Francesca (her assistant)

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Interaction with Francesca (her assistant)

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Skill Shown: Poor emotional intelligence, manipulation

Analysis: Lydia keeps Francesca close but never fully empowers her. She withholds opportunities (like a promotion or conducting chance), using subtle manipulation, which reflects a lack of supportive communication.

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Skill Shown: Protective, assertive communication

Analysis: Lydia calmly but firmly warns the child bullying her daughter, saying “I know what you look like.” It’s a rare moment where Lydia uses interpersonal skills to protect rather than control, showing emotional investment and calm power.

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Effective: ✅

She confidently defends her artistic choices and schedules, maintaining control over the orchestra’s direction. Her negotiation skills and clarity help secure continued support, showing she can manage institutional politics well.

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Effective (in personal terms): ✅

Lydia comforts her daughter and even confronts a bully at school, showing protective instincts and control in stressful situations. While not professional leadership, it reflects her ability to take decisive action when needed.

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1. Strength – Commanding Presence in Rehearsal

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1. Strength – Commanding Presence in Rehearsal

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Scene: Orchestra rehearsal

Analysis: Lydia commands attention with confidence, precise language, and clear vision. Her presence ensures discipline and artistic excellence—showing leadership strength in high-pressure, performance-driven settings.

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2. Weakness – Arrogance in Juilliard Masterclass

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2. Weakness – Arrogance in Juilliard Masterclass

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Scene: Masterclass at Juilliard

Analysis: Lydia dismisses a student’s views in a harsh, condescending way. Her arrogance shuts down dialogue and reveals a weakness in emotional intelligence and openness to diverse perspectives.

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3. Strength – Strategic Thinking with Donors

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3. Strength – Strategic Thinking with Donors

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Scene: Lunch with Eliot Kaplan

Analysis: Lydia skillfully manages her relationship with a key donor, aligning her goals with his expectations. She uses charm and diplomacy—highlighting her strategic and social intelligence.

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Scene: Private discussions with her assistant

Analysis: She uses Francesca for tasks and keeps her career stalled. This reveals Lydia’s manipulative tendencies and lack of mentorship—a leadership weakness that later contributes to betrayal and isolation.

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2. Breakdown with Francesca – Empower Your Team

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2. Breakdown with Francesca – Empower Your Team

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Lesson: Good leaders lift others, not use them.

Scene: Lydia fails to mentor Francesca, causing her to leave. The film warns against leadership that hoards power instead of cultivating it in others.

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3. Orchestra Rehearsal – Excellence Requires Structure

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3. Orchestra Rehearsal – Excellence Requires Structure

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Lesson: Strong leadership provides clear direction and demands high standards.

Scene: Lydia’s control during rehearsal leads to artistic precision, demonstrating that structure and preparation can inspire peak performance when applied fairly.