Is trust more important to a musician or surgeon?

Join Michael Rabinowitz on the Win Via Trust Podcast for a conversation with Dr. Joseph Markoff, a rare leader whose career spans two demanding worlds: the precision of ophthalmology and the artistry of a classically trained musician.

From performing trumpet in major orchestras to pioneeringadvances in eye surgery and patient care, Dr. Markoff shares how trust shaped every chapter of his journey.

In this episode, he reflects on the role of trust in high‑stakescollaboration — whether between musicians and conductors, surgeons and their teams, educators and their residents, orathletes and their coaches. Through personal stories and hard‑earned lessons, Dr. Markoff reveals how trust fuels confidence, accelerates performance, and strengthens relationships across disciplines.

Episode Detail:

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Joseph Markoff

01:04 Defining Trust: A Personal Perspective

02:34 Trust in Music: Orchestras and Conductors

04:45 Trust in Medicine: Operating Room Challenges

05:40 Building Trust Quickly: New Colleagues and Situations

08:40 Trust in Education: Teaching Residents

11:13 Self‑Trust and Confidence: A LifelongJourney

17:11 Trust in Professional Sports: Athletes and TheirChallenges

18:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Produced by Intelluvia Media.