Symphonic Leadership: What Conductors Can Teach Us About Leading Teams with Roit Feldenkreis
Description
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
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