Listen "Symphonic Leadership: What Conductors Can Teach Us About Leading Teams with Roit Feldenkreis"
Episode Synopsis
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 Podcast01:28 Meet Roit Feldenkreis: Conductor and Entrepreneur02:17 Roit's Musical Journey: From Singer to Conductor04:18 The Magic of Conducting: Leadership Lessons from the Orchestra06:49 Building Trust Quickly: The Conductor's Challenge12:03 Parallels Between Conducting and Corporate Leadership14:46 The Symphonic Leadership Framework and Maestro Method17:35 Core Principles of Effective Leadership25:41 Acknowledging Amazing Professionals26:10 Handling Team Member Resentment26:52 Understanding and Supporting Team Members28:57 Micromanagement and Creativity32:39 The Importance of Purpose in Performance34:32 Balancing High Performance and Well-being38:12 Coaching and Workshops for Leaders42:02 The Isolation of Leadership44:24 Emotional Mastery and Vision48:39 Conclusion and Contact Information