In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld chats with Roit Feldenkreis, a globally recognized orchestral conductor, performance coach, public speaker, and CEO of BHZ Consulting. Roit shares how the skills she honed on the conductor’s podium, building trust in minutes, leading without micromanaging, and uniting world-class talent around a shared vision, translate directly to high-performing leadership in the corporate world.

Whether you're the CEO of a business or leading a team of any kind, this conversation will shift how you think about leadership, trust, and teamwork.

Key Takeaways: 

00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast

01:28 Meet Roit Feldenkreis: Conductor and Entrepreneur

02:17 Roit's Musical Journey: From Singer to Conductor

04:18 The Magic of Conducting: Leadership Lessons from the Orchestra

06:49 Building Trust Quickly: The Conductor's Challenge

12:03 Parallels Between Conducting and Corporate Leadership

14:46 The Symphonic Leadership Framework and Maestro Method

17:35 Core Principles of Effective Leadership

25:41 Acknowledging Amazing Professionals

26:10 Handling Team Member Resentment

26:52 Understanding and Supporting Team Members

28:57 Micromanagement and Creativity

32:39 The Importance of Purpose in Performance

34:32 Balancing High Performance and Well-being

38:12 Coaching and Workshops for Leaders

42:02 The Isolation of Leadership

44:24 Emotional Mastery and Vision

48:39 Conclusion and Contact Information