Jeffrey Tate

What appeals to me about an American music directorship is the involvement of the conductor with the orchestra and the community. I think that's a fantastic thing. In Europe, being principal conductor means merely that you're the person who does most of the concerts. For me, that simply isn't enough.

English Musician

Daniel Barenboim

Any conductor who tells you that if he is approached for the directorship of the Chicago Symphony that he's not interested in it, you know perfectly well he's lying.

Argentinian Musician

Robert Darnton

My work has taken me from historical research to involvement in electronic publishing ventures to the directorship of the Harvard University Libraries.

American Historian

Indicates a high position with decision-making responsibilities in a business or organization.

Leadership Role

Reflects a person's authority over other employees or members within the organization.

Authority and Power

Usually associated with executive levels in a company and may involve a seat on the board.

Executive Position

Highlights that decisions are made as a group, not by a single person.

Collective Decision

Refers to the governance role directorships play in companies—setting policies, goals, and oversight.

Corporate Governance

Entails setting the direction and long-term objectives of an organization.

Strategic Leadership

 to take an assistant directorship job. And it was something I was very reluctant to do, I didn't feel prepared for it, I didn't feel like I had the right skill set, and I didn't feel like I was going to be good at it. And none of those are good feelings.

Megan McArthur: A NASA...

 decades that surprised me I went back to the lab and something I didn't tell you something terrible had happened the week before this a young man who was going to come over and take over the directorship

Directorship