Embark on a thought-provoking journey into the realms of ethical leadership with Joe Thomas, Director at the Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership at the US Naval Academy. 

Ethics, extending beyond moral philosophy, encompasses applied ethics and the pivotal role leaders play. In this enlightening episode, Joe expertly distinguishes leadership from ethics, emphasizing their unique aspects and the necessity to avoid interchangeable use.

Dive into the profound concept of "The Stockdale Paradox" coined by Jim Collins in "Good to Great," poised to elevate your understanding of leadership dynamics. Moreover, uncover the compelling vision of the Stockdale Center, designated to "Serve as a Beacon for the Nation," shaping ethical leadership not only for the military but for the entire nation. 

Joe's insights promise to broaden your horizons, inspiring ethical integration into your personal leadership journey.

To learn more about VDAM Stockdale’s biography at the USNA, visit: https://www.usna.edu/Ethics/bios/index.php  

To learn more about Joe, visit his LinkedIn.

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In this enlightening episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Chris Caldwell, CEO of renewable energy company United Renewables, masterfully illustrates the powerful correlation between climate change and teamwork, shedding light on the dynamic relationship between these two crucial elements. Through thought-provoking insights, Chris highlights the immense significance of sustainability in fostering success within teams across all organizational levels.

In the pursuit of creating thriving teams, Chris underscores the paramount importance of aligning various stakeholders, ranging from investors and colleagues to vendors and beyond. The harmonious integration of diverse perspectives and objectives creates a sense of purposeful unity, leading to happier stakeholders throughout the organization.

Chris presents innovative and effective strategies to tap into employees' personal purposes and passions, igniting their intrinsic motivation. Granting time off for employees to pursue projects that resonate with their hearts, such as engaging in school initiatives or ecological projects, fosters a deeper connection between the employees and the organization. 

This approach enriches the work environment and nurtures a sense of purpose that goes beyond financial gains. Chris emphasizes that purpose-driven teams can coexist with profitable business ventures. By harmonizing purpose and profit, organizations cultivate a positive and impactful culture that attracts talent and enhances overall performance.

Sustainability emerges as the cornerstone of team success, supported by the alignment of stakeholders and an unwavering focus on purpose-driven initiatives. As organizations strive for sustainable growth and happiness, Chris's unique and insightful strategies offer a promising path to a brighter future, where purpose and passion pave the way to success.

In this captivating episode of The Teamwork Advantage, we are joined by Mike McFall, CEO of the prominent regional coffee house, Biggby Coffee, as he shares his incredible journey. Despite achieving financial success, he felt unfulfilled, prompting a profound realization. Mike's insights offer valuable lessons in personal success and cultivating a thriving team environment. From CEOs to team leads, his principles resonate deeply, guiding us from the GRIND to GROW.

Purpose takes center stage in Mike's philosophy as he connects it to culture, driving a shared sense of meaning and mission within his organization. Genuine success, he believes, transcends financial gains, extending to a positive impact on employees and the community. Mike emphasizes conscious capitalism and demonstrates how businesses can responsibly thrive without compromising values.

A conscientious leader, Mike empowers his team, understanding their aspirations and nurturing their growth. Practical strategies for establishing a purpose-driven culture are shared, emphasizing stakeholder involvement in decision-making. Mike's passion for people and commitment to principles inspire listeners to redefine success beyond monetary achievements.

In a world fixated on financial milestones, Mike's journey reminds us of the true path to fulfillment. From financial success to profound contentment, his transformation ignites the pursuit of purpose and passion in work, propelling us to make a meaningful impact on the world around us. Let's unite, fueled by purpose, and brew success together.

For more on Mike, visit his LinkedIn profile!

Welcome to "The Teamwork Advantage" podcast, where we explore the intersection between Teamwork, Leadership, and Culture. 

In this episode, Kelly McGinley brings extensive experience in the non-profit and education sectors, as well as a profound knowledge of project and process management, shedding light on the crucial topic of meetings. 

Discover the three types of challenging team meetings: the Traffic Jam, the Runway, and the Bottleneck. As you tune in, you'll identify which of these meeting types resonates with you and your teams.

Kelly emphasizes the importance of assigning a purpose to every meeting and implementing a progress measuring tool. In addition, Kelly shares her thoughts on the correlation and distinction between process management and project management, leaving you pondering the potential impact of these insights on your future endeavors. 

Brace yourself for an engaging conversation between Kelly and your host, Gregg, as they navigate the intricacies of team breakdowns. Join us for an informative and fast-paced discussion that will revolutionize the way you approach meetings and team collaboration.

For more insights from Kelly McGinley, visit her LinkedIn profile!

Welcome to "The Teamwork Advantage" podcast where we explore the realms of Teamwork, Leadership, and Organizational Culture, uncovering the secrets to creating high-performing, successful, On-Purpose Teams. In this engaging episode, we have the privilege of hearing from Joey Havens, former executive partner of HORNE, a top 25 accounting firm known for its trust and discipline.

Joey Havens led a team of over 1,800 members in building what he refers to as a Wise Firm©, with a magnetic people-first culture at its very core. Harnessing the power of culture, HORNE achieved remarkable growth and success under Joey's guidance.

During this enlightening conversation, Joey shares his insightful philosophies on leadership and crafting a magnetic culture that transcends industries. Drawing wisdom from his book, "Leading with Significance," he highlights the importance of surpassing a good culture and striving for a magnetic culture that attracts and retains top talent.

With a strong emphasis on vulnerability and trust, Joey provides practical and actionable advice applicable at all levels within your organization. Be prepared to take notes as Joey shares real-life 'to dos' that you and your teams can implement to enhance leadership and foster a magnetic culture.

Don't miss the chance to transform your leadership approach, create a magnetic culture that drives lasting success, and gain invaluable insights from Joey’s wealth of experience and wisdom. 

Find Joey’s book on Amazon!

Today, we break the mold by featuring a guest who combines the worlds of anthropology and technology. 

In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Alison Hunter shares insights on the power of storytelling to build vulnerability, trust, and engagement within teams. By understanding the stories of team members, leaders can create a culture that leads to everyone being passionate about the team's mission and build a successful, On-Purpose team. 

Alison's unique background as an anthropologist and tech enthusiast allows her to provide a fresh perspective on teamwork, leadership, and culture. Throughout the episode, she shares practical tips for how to effectively utilize storytelling to enhance team dynamics and foster a sense of shared purpose. 

Listeners will come away with a better understanding of how to create a culture of trust and collaboration, and how to tap into the power of narrative to drive organizational success. 

To learn more about Alison, please find her on LinkedIn at the link below:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonphunter/

Very few organizations give you the opportunity to get your foundational education, travel the world, and come back to oversee the institution that provided that education. This week's guest is Vice Admiral Sean Buck, the 63rd Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. He shares his testimonial on what it takes to become a successful Naval officer. 

This foundational education begins with lessons in teamwork during Plebe Summer. Over this 8-week period, these young men and women quickly realize how important teamwork is, and that they will not be able to successfully navigate the Naval Academy’s rigorous demands unless they work together as a cohesive unit. 

As they continue their journey through the Academy, the challenges do not get easier, and the opportunity to learn successful leadership skills and take on more leadership responsibility appears.

Vice Admiral Buck was in the 4th class to graduate from the Naval Academy with women and shares the powerful role his upper-class midshipmen played in his life at the Academy. With his candid and open approach, Vice Admiral Buck addresses critical issues affecting leaders today, from the unique challenges posed by multiple generations, including midshipmen and employees at the Naval Academy, to creating a culture of success that extends beyond organizational boundaries through effective communication and civility. During our interview, he tackles current issues head-on.  

Vice Admiral Buck’s experience and stories resonate regardless of your industry, or the position you are currently in. Prior to reporting to the Superintendent post, Admiral Buck held 5 commands during his Naval career. Admiral Buck is retiring from the Academy after the class of 2023 graduates. He will have 44 years of service in the US Navy. Thank you for your service.

As the title of this episode suggests – these are lessons from the leadership laboratory. To learn more about the US Naval Academy, visit its website: www.USNA.edu

Are you stuck? Do you feel like you’re spinning your wheels and kicking up a lot of dust and going nowhere? In this compelling episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Juli Shulem has got you covered as she shows us how to design better systems that will help you and your team get more done by being better organized, reducing stress, and increasing productivity.

Juli shares her expertise in creating a single list of action items that includes team members. By following her advice, you can create a system that works and avoid setting yourself up for failure. This episode is packed with actionable insights that will help you and your team reach new heights.

You'll discover how to improve your organizational skills, manage stress, and boost productivity. By tuning in, you'll gain powerful insights and practical tips that will help you achieve more and work smarter. Whether you're a team member, leader, or senior manager, this episode is overflowing with valuable information to help you and your team succeed. Don't miss out on the opportunity to enhance your personal and professional growth – Listen Now - Listen Often!

In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Patti DeNucci shares the benefits of, and her secrets for, having meaningful conversations.

Explore Patti DeNucci’s 4 P's of Communication and take communication to the next level with your team. 

Discover how to identify and avoid "Drainers & Downers," those individuals who drain the energy out of us.

Join us as we discuss the power of meaningful conversations and how to use them to build stronger teams. With practical ideas that you can start using tomorrow, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their communication skills. Don't miss out on this valuable information!

Patti offers a number of resources on her website that can help you be a better networker, listener, and conversationalist: https://intentionalnetworker.com/resources/ 

Are you curious about how your team's and organization's wellness affect productivity? In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Dr. Richard Safeer discusses the link between individual wellness and team productivity. By examining how our wellness actions impact those around us, even in seemingly insignificant ways, we can make small changes that contribute to a positive shift in team behavior. Dr. Safeer outlines his 6 Building Blocks for a culture of wellness, sharing tips on creating a supportive and wellness-focused environment. Join us to discover how your subculture can either positively or negatively impact your team, and learn how to make small changes that can have a significant impact on the productivity of your team. Tune in now to gain valuable insights on building a culture of wellness in your organization!

You can learn more about Richard’s work at RichardSafeer.com or follow him on LinkedIn.

If you’re looking for training on how to create a culture of well-being on your team or organization, then go to CreatingAWellbeingCulture.com

Are you curious how yoga and meditation can enhance your leadership skills and help you influence others? Join us in this insightful episode of the Teamwork Advantage, as we speak with Dr. Eric Holsapple, a successful former businessman turned Mindful Leadership expert.

Dr. Holsapple shares his personal journey of finding happiness and meaning beyond material success through yoga and meditation. He has since developed a program called "Living in the Gap" that teaches the art of Mindful Leadership to individuals and organizations.

In this episode, you'll discover powerful yet simple techniques that will help you become more mindful, and ultimately, a more decisive leader. Dr. Holsapple emphasizes the importance of cultivating mindfulness to navigate life's unpredictability and shares a relatable analogy of waking up each day not knowing what pitch you're going to get. With proper mindfulness, you can hit any of those pitches.

Whether you're a business leader, an entrepreneur, or someone interested in personal growth, this episode will provide you with practical insights and valuable takeaways. 

Unlock the secrets to success with Jeff Engle in this powerful episode of The Teamwork Advantage! Listen as Jeff takes you through stories of his time in the US Army, why he broke some rules, and why you can, too – if you do it right. Jeff, after joining the US Army at just 17 years old, rose through the ranks to become an expert leader in a special missions team. Learn from Jeff’s experiences in the US Army, including how breaking rules the right way can benefit you. Discover the three types of accountability and why cultural accountability is key to leading high-performing teams. Don't miss this must-hear episode of The Teamwork Advantage!

At Win Big Media, maintaining close communication with the team is of utmost importance. To ensure this, Brandon makes frequent check-in calls to his team members, either via phone or Zoom. Despite their brevity, these informal calls have proven to provide more impactful feedback than structured meetings.

Join us as we learn from Brandon's experience and expertise on how to create a successfulremote work culture and enhance team engagement. Whether you're a team leaderor a team member, this episode has something for everyone.

V-A-L-U-E - we have heard the word for years. The term is often focused on Sales and how a salesperson should add more value. In this energetic episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Ken Wendle focuses on his definition of the word "Value".  Ken takes the time to review each of his five components of VALUE:

• Vision
• Alignment
• Leverage
• Uniqueness
• Execution 

Growth is one thing. Keeping employees engaged and motivated is another. In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Darrin Jahnel shares his secrets for taking a software development company from three employees (two of them being Darrin and his brother) to a powerful team of 150 in just 10 years.

Darrin shares the story of his 3rd employee and the fact that she is still with them a decade later. His hiring funnel is impressive. His techniques to keep his teams engaged are awe-inspiring, yet surprisingly simple for anyone to duplicate.  So often the idea of a development team collaborating with the operations team is “wishful thinking.” Darrin shares how he gets his team to partner with clients as well as other teams within the Jahnel Group to accomplish extraordinary success.

Our 6th season of The Teamwork Advantage kicks off with a true superstar from the extreme athletics world, Robyn Benincasa. Robyn is the author of “How Winning Works” in which she talks about how she paralleled professions; being a firefighter for San Diego County and competing in the world of extreme athletics.

Robyn talks about how, as a true competitor, her team was dropped in outlandish places like the jungles of Borneo.  Her team then had to traverse over 600 miles, using no motorized transportation, with only a paper map and a compass for navigation.   Listen as she tells stories of what she, and her competitors, encountered.  If you think you have it tough, imagine that, if just one of your team members gets sick or decides the challenge is too tough, the whole team is disqualified. Compare that with the difficulty of being a firefighter and understanding when someone else on the team has a stronger proficiency of a task or can relate to a patient better and you have to step back. Robyn’s ability to articulate these events will make this one of your favorite episodes of all time! Robyn is also the founder of “Project Athena,” a foundation that helps survivors of tragedy regain control of their lives. Whether it is surviving cancer, or the loss of a limb, she helps build powerful teams of individuals that then turn their setbacks into comebacks.   What a way to kick off our 6th season of The Teamwork Advantage!  For more information on Robyn and her work, visit her websites at: www.WorldClassTeams.com  www.ProjectAthena.org   FREE DOWNLOAD - available on World Class Teams - Robyn's acronym for Teamwork. 

After opening in 2018 and working hard to grow its business, the Emma Justine Salon in Louisville Kentucky had its fair share of havoc to deal with during the COVID pandemic. Like many others, they shut down 100% for over 60 days and then opened with limited services for the next several months.

In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Adel Migirova, the office manager for the Emma Justine Salon, shares how this small business survived the pandemic. Adel shares stories and ideas - like offering employees unlimited time off – about how they weathered the challenges of the pandemic and came out of that experience more robust than ever before.

Years after the events of the 1984 Olympics, Sean Murray was inspired to write his book “If Gold Is Our Destiny – How a Team of Mavericks Came Together for Olympic Glory”.  

Sean interviewed the players and coaches of the 1984 men's volleyball team and discovered what brought them together to achieve Olympic glory. What makes this so powerful is that, less than two years earlier this U.S. team was not even in the top 10, worldwide.  Listen to this episode of The Teamwork Advantage as Sean shares some of what the team did to win gold and, more importantly, to change the way volleyball is played today, almost 40 years later.

The foundation of what made the 1984 men's Olympic volleyball team successful, all those years ago, is easily be applied to your teams today.  Sean is quick to point out that the best players do not make the best team. Sometimes, it is more important to make sure that our team members are in the best positions to help the team.  

Dr. Quintin Shepherd grew up on a working farm in the Midwest and is now the superintendent of schools in Victoria, Texas.  His journey is a very interesting story, and one that both educators and business professionals may learn from. 

As a leader, are you solving complicated or complex problems? Dr. Shepherd helps us understand the differences in these concepts and offers strategies to become more transformational in our leadership, at every level of the organization.  

His analogies are thought-provoking and informative to say the least. Listen as he explains, in easy to understand terms, how to move from being transactional in our leadership to becoming transformational in order to  leave a legacy for everyone.

Psychological safety is a powerful tool.  In this episode of "The Teamwork Advantage," Stephan Wiedner shares tools to measure your team’s psychological safety.

7Questions.pdf?dl=0">Click here to download the seven questions you should answer to measure the level of psychological safety on your team!

In this episode of "The Teamwork Advantag", focused on emotional intelligence, Lisa Welsher shares a different twist on emotions and how they can empower us on multiple levels.

With Lisa, we explore the difference between emotions and feelings. She helps us learn what we can all do to check in with our emotions and become more effective, every day.

While the names have evolved, the functions of HR have also evolved over the years.  It is not longer just a place for on-boarding and termination and salary documentation. This episode of The Teamwork Advantage focuses on how today's incarnation of the Human Resources Department can help both team leaders and employees.

Lisa Cardinal talks with us about the roles within HR and how people, and employees, have changed in recent years. She talks about the advent of hybrid work forces and what is being done to keep business leaders abreast of trends in the workforce today.

In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Shaan Rais discusses four aspects of our own personal brand; self-awareness, self-regulation, emotional intelligence, and authenticity. Then, Shaan explains how these attributes affect our individual approach to the concepts of leadership within the organization.

Genefa Murphy comes from a background in Information Technology and Development Operations. She now works in Customer Experience and focuses on marketing.  Her leadership style focuses on the 3 M’s - Method, Message and Making It Work.

In call centers across the country, You might think that the customer experience in call centers across the country would have improved since the pandemic.  

Instead, primarily due to the volume and velocity of the calls that customer experience teams were dealing with, at that time, some customer experiences were not positive.

This is a direct result of the fact that, prior to the pandemic, so much of what customers did was often done in person. During the pandemic, and after, customers were forced to handle customer support issues completely online or over the phone. This increased the overall volume and the speed, or velocity, at which calls were coming in. 

In this engaging episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Frank King talks about his life and how he has thought about committing suicide more times than he can count. He, like many others, was able to hide his suicidal tendencies.  It is important to remember that teamwork is not just about sports, or even business.  Teamwork is about wherever multiple people work towards a common goal.  This is definitely one of the most powerful episodes we have had on The Teamwork Advantage. Frank’s stories are real. They cut to the root of the problems facing so many of us today. 

Listen as Frank King shares how to recognize some simple clues from your work colleagues, friends, members of your church or synagogue, or even someone within your own family. Frank talks about some of the resources available if you, or anyone you know, is depressed:

    • NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness (https://www.nami.org/home)

    • Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by voice, call 988 

    • Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by text, 741741    Frank believes that where there is humor there is hope and where there is laughter there is life. Nobody dies laughing. The right person, at the right time, with the right information, can save a life.  

We can be the right team member at the right time.

In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Nicole Morgan sharesthe story of how she created an environment of collaboration in her workplace.  Her ideas are not exclusive to her company, business, or even her industry. They are transferable across every industry and every team.

One key aspect she discusses freely is that, while hiring for skills may be important, it is not always the most important aspect of the hiring process.

This episode is all-encompassing. There are strategies for every level of your organization, and each team within your organization.

Marcia Daszko helps us to recognize that, in the midst of changing times, is a powerful place to succeed. This begins with a compelling purpose. Moving from a small boutique consulting firm, Marcia studied Dr. Deming’s work extensively to learn the secrets of being a powerful leader.

Marcia shares stories and fundamental examples of organizations that have flourished, and others who have floundered. She also talks about her own Strategic compass that you can view at:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5912a7a5725e2534f1acb123/t/62ddceb1e12e3a3d662e6ac3/1658703537727/Stategic+Compass+Handout.pdf

For our podcast listeners, Marcia has offered our listeners the opportunity to take her leadership assessment, here:https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/xhCN3w

To contact Marcia directly, visit her website at https://www.mdaszko.com

A self proclaimed paranoid planner, Toms Blodnieks shares why it is critical to plan everything, including our to our downtime with family and friends.

As the Chief Operations Officer of DeskTime, the ultimate all-in-one automatic time tracking software, Toms shares what they have done with their hybrid workforce and the benefits of adopting a simple and more productive 35-hour work week.  

He admits communication is a challenge, but according to Toms, once those processes are in place, your success is sure to follow.  Don't miss this informative episode!

Alyssa Cox shares some outstanding tips and secrets that every team needs to know about building trust, vulnerability, and transparency.  Alyssa has worked in the consulting industry for a number of  years, and with some of the largest consulting firms. Now she shares the things, that she has discovered, that actually work when interacting with your teammates.

She helps us understand the need for creating an environment of psychological safety in the workplace.  She shares with us the strategies and benefits of very simple, and yet very tactical, things.  These strategies apply regardless if you are working in person or virtually.  

These simple ideas are learning from our failures, both big and small, and encouraging conversation between peers.

On the surface, this may seem innocuous and trivial. Yet, if we apply these ideas with thought and intention, we can realize some very powerful results. 

Doug Roberts founded the Institute for Education Innovation, where he works with school administrators across the country to help build collaborative relationships between educators and companies that support education.

The institute focuses on how to teach children using "outside of the box" thinking and techniques.  In this interview,  Doug shares the strategies he employs with his team, and ultimately with school administrators, helping them recognize that business can help the world of education.

Listen closely and see which of Doug’s techniques you can employ in your daily life. This is not just about education, he talks about life-long learning and a host of other great topics.

In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Phil Strazzulla shares the journey of his company's growth over just a few short years, utilizing a remote-only team of 20, to help Human Resource professionals. He is totally upfront and shares his successes along with some challenges, and how he works to overcome them.

SSR’s remote-only workforce poses some unique challenges. I encourage you to listen to Phil's ideas on how to stay focused and reduce the distractions that we all experience when working alone or remotely.

Patrick Cootes shares his story and why he felt he needed to make a change for himself and for the industry of learning.  He is upfront in his belief that he was in over his head and felt like an impostor among some amazing talented code writers.  Over the past 24 months, Patrick and his team have developed this incredible idea that, when we have an unabridged ability to give feedback without fear of any retribution, the team thrives.

One key element that I personally took away was that, when someone receives feedback (good or less than good), and if they feel comfortable in doing so, they then share that feedback with the entire team.  Patrick shares the power that this does for the team.

His message resonates with every level of an organization, whether you are part of a startup, an entrepreneur, or senior management. Patrick's message is truly for everyone at every level of the organization.

Tom Ziglar's latest book “10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times” shares that, while the virtues have not changed, people’s priorities in life have shifted and become more intentional and foundational during, and since, the pandemic.  

In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Tom shares his research and discusses how leaders need to adapt in today’s ever changing time of disruption.

Tom talks about a few of the virtues that top leaders possess today, like selflessness.  One thing that resonated with me during the interview was that gratitude and fear cannot operate in the same space. We need to start each day in a place of gratefulness.

Tom also shares his step-by-step approach to the perfect start to every day that, when followed, will set you up for success.

Kevin Campbell, our guest in this episode, helps us identify strategies to increase employee engagement. He says it is as easy as 1-2-3,  followed by A-B-C.  Kevin’s approach gets employees involved and engaged – Conversations build greater buy-in.

Take the time to listen to this episode if you are looking for concrete ways to engage productively with your team members!

Rajesh shares his experiences from growing up in India and the challenges he faced when he moved to England as a young man. Then he talks about the drastically different cuture he experienced when he moved to the United States. He also spent time living in Denmark, where experienced additional challenges with the homogenous society there.

Drawing from his vast and varied background, Rajesh shares what he learned and how, regardless of your job within an organization, you can become stronger and more effective.

If you'd like to follow Dr. Rajesh Kumar, connect on his website (https://globalstrategicadvisory.com/) or LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajesh-kumar-81aa6a10/

Cam F. Awesome is the winningest boxer in United States history and former Captain of the US Olympic Boxing team.  Like many of us might think, Cam thought boxing was an individual sport. He quickly learned that boxing, too, is most definitely a team sport.

As his career grew, and he became Captain of the team, he quickly became aware of cultural differences and how they can easily impact so many people.  His stories are powerful and eye opening on many levels.  Cam’s energy, like mine, can be infectious. You will not want to miss a single minute of this episode!

Doug Rabold's uniqueness might just surprise you. It is what made him a great sales team member, a valuable member of his IT team, and what has helped him become a great leader.

April is Autism Acceptance Month. Doug recently shared the fact that, 20 years ago, he was diagnosed with Austisum Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  In this episode, Doug shares with us how to work with everyone, whether they are neurotypical or neurodiverse.  He talks about ways to identify the strengths of team members and how to play to those strengths and make your teams more successful.

David Covey shares how he grew up with the 7 habits in his life and how they guided him. Yet, traps still appeared and they still appear today.  The secret is in being able to see the traps ahead and either avoid or navigate accordingly.

Hold on during this episode as David shares what the 7 traps, or hidden obstacles, are and offers tips on how to avoid them, or how to navigate once you realize that you are trapped.

I will say that, at one point or another in my life, I have found myself trapped by all 7 of these obstacles. This is one of the most prolific interviews we have had yet!

Today, growth is vital for every organization, in this episode, Jay Goldman shares the idea that the one strategy to success is consistent growth. With consistent growth, team members are more likely to  open up and participate as a team because everyone sees the "wins" and the team will grow together.

Jay talks about how culture is more than just some words on break room wall. He discusses the power of knowledge management and the idea of centralizing all of the team's knowledge and documents. Then, how to make sure team members learn what they need to know while leaders look for teachable moments. 

Growth for the sake of growth doesn’t benefit anyone. It's important to understand the benefit of growth for everyone.  What are you trying to grow for? This is a question that every team in a growth mode needs to answer. Dan talks about the power of consistent growth and how growth impacts every level of the team. Learn how to keep team members engaged and motivated through this consistent growth. Growth does not just mean increased sales. Growth is all about how to serve your customer and grow, smartly, on a variety of levels.

Strap in and hang on! In this incredible interview, Karin Hurt shares valuable information that will transform your team from one with a ho-hum culture to one that is truly courageous.  

Karin began with culture, and this comes from the great author, Seth Godin, “People like us do things like this.”  Karin then adapted this definition of culture into her definition of a courageous culture as, “People like us speak up and share ideas.”

Great and courageous leaders invite ideas in.  This is the beginning of a courageous culture.  

Karin provides us with her seven steps to building a courageous culture. The first four can easily be acted on immediately - on any team at any level.  She shares in-depth research as to why organizations are struggling. Then she outlines how to build a cultural oasis and grow; starting with the smallest of teams and expanding to other teams within your organization

Karin creates an acronym around generating ideas.  It is simply called I.D.E.A. This strategy helps everyone become strong enough, and courageous enough, to share their ideas with others on their team, especially their managers.

Highly sought after by Fortune 500 companies, Dr. Joseph Michelli has written books on some of the best service providers including Pikes Place Fish Market, Starbucks, Zappos, The Ritz Carlton, and Airbnb.

Today, Customer Experience goes well beyond simply providing service. In this energetic and informative episode, Joseph talks about how the service model has changed the customer’s experience. He talks about how the service model has been turned upside-down during the pandemic.

Strap yourself in as Gregg and Joseph discuss the ideas of building and leading a dynamic service team!

Our guests for this episode of The Teamwork Advantage not only believe culture can be measured, they have designed a process to allow you to do just that.  In this very in-depth discussion, Dr. Donte Vaughn shares the seven pillars of a successful and powerful organizational culture. Randall Powers shares how these processes come to life and can be duplicated in ANY organization.

Strap in, get your note taking mechanism ready, and prepare for this incredibly fast-paced episode! You will want to listen multiple times to make sure you hear everything. Don’t miss a second and be sure to send this one to your CEO.

We are all changing the way we do business; from the great resignation to the great reshuffle. 

In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Andrew Freedman talks about why people are leaving. Here’s a hint; It still is not about the money. Listen to hear what the top reasons are.

Andrew also discusses the power of interviewing – it's not just for hiring. We discuss the power of the “Stay Interview” and why we need to regularly interview our existing team members. Andrew has graciously provided us the link to his “Stay Interview” questions, along with guidance on how to conduct a Stay Interview.

Visit https://www.aihr.com/blog/stay-interview-questions/ to get your copy today!

In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Michael King shares with us the power of the five voices in our heads, how to adjust which voices we actually listen to, and how to listen more intently.

Michael talks about three key areas that can impact our leadership ability; Mass, Cadence, and Communication.

It is important to find congruence between these three areas to allow us to become more effective leaders. Are you embracing flexibility more today than yesterday? This is one key that Michael talks about in communicating and leading your teams.

In stressful situations, Cortisol levels in our brain increase to help us manage the situation.  In this episode, Eliz Green shares specific strategies to cope with everyday stress and actionable tips that we can use to actually reduce Cortisol levels. Ultimately, these strategies will help you cope with the stress in your life.  Her ideas are simple, and easy. How you apply them, however, varies depending on if you a Border Collie or an Iguana.  

Since the beginning of the pandemic, teamwork and leadership have gone through a similar dramatic change as various marketing companies have experienced. In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Scott Vaughan takes us through the changes that have transpired in the past two years and discusses how great leaders now need to think differently as it relates to their team members and their teams as a whole.

Scott talks about change management. From how we go to market with new products to how our teams work. McKinsey & Company have said that a quarter of strategic initiatives fail. Not because the idea was poor or because the technology was bad. They fail when leadership doesn't recognize how these initiatives will impact their people.  The massive changes of the last few years has had a dramatic impact on the workforce. When leaders fail to recognize this, their initiatives fail.

Do you recall a special event from your youth?  Did that event turn into a dream for you?  Did you pursue that dream?  Did you realize it?

For me, it was a 4th grade field trip. While the dream from that time was not realized, over the past several years -  and some 50 years later - a variation of that dream has been realized. I hope you enjoy my story 

Teamwork in the workplace is vital at every level of business and it begins with effective team leadership.  An effective team leader needs to be "in the moment" when communicating with their team.  

In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Bille Shepard shares her four fundamentals for focusing on the present moment for any time we speak.  These are the same fundamentals that actors use every time a director says, "Action" or the curtain goes up on Broadway. These fundamentals are our body, our voice, our intention and our ability to improvise.  

Listen as Billie shares the secrets of when to look directly into the camera and when to look elsewhere while speaking on video. There are times when you may be speaking to one person and times you may be speaking to many on the team. 

My fascination with teamwork began when I was very young. Maybe it is because I am an only child and did not have siblings to fight with, who knows why, exactly? I am just grateful that I believe in this powerful statement.

In this brief episode of The Teamwork Advantage, I want to talk about what teamwork means to me and how important this statement truly is, especially for one 2022 US Olympic Speed Skater, Erin Jackson.

Here is the link to the story on The Today Show -- https://www.today.com/news/beijing-olympics/speed-skater-gives-race-slot-ensures-childhood-pal-goes-olympics-rcna11671 

This episode kicks off our fourth season with a bang! Get your ear buds and a note pad ready. Yair Riemer is the CEO of Intoo, a leading career mobility solution provider. During our discussion, Yair shares strategies on how to instill a culture where mistakes are celebrated and employees learn from them to build stronger teams and achieve greater success.

One key strategy he shares is his chain reaction strategy – don’t miss this one!

In this finale of our 3rd season, Gregg Gregory shares what he has been grateful for this year. We hope that Gregg's reflections help you find the things you are grateful for in your life. 

If you can, be sure to watch the video of this podcast as well. Gregg shares some amazing pictures of his new neighborhood in Annapolis MD.

Be sure to join us in January for the next season of "The Teamwork Advantage"!

Our guest on this episode is Bill Humbert, also known as the “Recruiter Guy”.  Bill works with both sides of the hiring process and helps job searchers navigate the AI (Artificial Intelligence) world of recruiting and strategies to maximize your efforts to getting hired in this new age of the job searching. For the recruiter within a company or government agency, we discuss approaches for getting the best recruits and strategies to get them hired.  

Whether you are looking to join a team, or increase your organizational culture by hiring the right individual, this podcast will help you find the right people, and the right skills, for your team and organization.

Our guest in this amazing episode is Keith Taylor, a former executive with the IRS.  Most of us know the IRS only as the government agency that manages our taxes. Keith shares that there is a lot more to the over 80,000 employee organization than just processing our taxes.

Now retired from the IRS, Keith spent over 30 years with the agency and played a significant role in many changes with the IRS over the years.  

You will be inspired to think of your teams differently after this episode. You will also have tools to get your teams to function at an elite level and increase productivity, regardless of your industry or your role in the organization.

This episode's guest is Melanie Pump.  Her story is powerful.  She was a 15 year old high school dropout and today she is the CFO of a trusted independent partner for digital asset custody.  Melanie's  story shows us how being vulnerable can truly help you thrive – as a person and as a leader.

Toxicity can be like an undercurrent in the ocean, not readily visible.  For Melanie, growing up in a difficult climate and dropping out of school brings a unique perspective to the world of toxic environments. Melanie shares with us how we may be adding to the toxicity in our workforce.  

When hiring, our natural tendency is often to favor potential team members that our like us.  The fact is that, when possible, it is often better to hire someone who is the opposite of ourselves. This helps the team develop a stronger diversity of thought for solving problems in the workplace. Every team requires various skills to succeed.

In this episode, Jared Hummel shares lessons from his hockey days about teamwork, how they have served him in business, and how these lessons can serve you as well. 

Nothing has gone through more change in the past 25 years than technology.  How it has impacted multiple industries can make your head spin.  Mark Briggs has a background in journalism, an industry that may have experienced more change than any other.  

Listen as Mark talks about the organizational transformation in the media industry and how it might help you and your organization get through your transformation and reinvent your cultures. 

In this episode, Mark Briggs shares his thoughts on how to get some extra time in our day and create more thoughtful conversations during these uncertain times. He also shares his thoughts on the “Appreciation Hotseat”, a powerful way to create a positive culture within your organization.

Tim Cakir works with companies, entrepreneurs, and students to help them achieve fast and consistent growth and success.  The key word here is, of course, "consistent".  

Tim shares strategies for every level of your organization. One of which is that, in this crazy world we live in today, we need to celebrate our successes as we always have. According to Tim, we also need to celebrate our failures. This is eye opening on many levels.

Enjoy this fast paced and informative episode!

In this brief episode, Gregg Gregory, CSP discusses the challenges of the pandemic and how those challenges are affecting the “Great Resignation” in today’s workforce. We talk about how the challenges are not new, or even different. They are just amplified.

Great Employee Engagement leads to great team and organizational Culture. That is the theme of this incredible interview with Kelli Vrla.  Are your team members CAVE dwellers (Constantly Against Virtually Everything)? 

Kelli Vrla uses David Zinger’s model of eight simple words to determine if your team is engaged.  It is possible that, over time, employees become disengaged. Kelli talks about why and how people become disengaged and offers strategies to bring them back to full engagement. She also talks about what to do when employees refuse, or are unable, to engage.

Her tips for leaders to help keep employees engaged is fascinating and eye opening. Get your note pad open because when Kelli V. speaks you will take a lot of notes.

Successful companies commonly have between 6 and 12 habits, or tasks, at the core of what they do. If you and your team focus on these habits, your level of success will grow, regardless of your team's position within the organization. In this episode, Raul Hernandez Ochoa helps us understand how to create certainty in our teams or in our business by focusing on team habits, these simple tasks done exceptionally well.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we all work.  Remote communication with your team members is vastly different than in-person communication.  Successful teams understand how to adjust from routine or synchronous communication to the new norm of asynchronous communication, while staying focused and continuing to grow.  Raul shares his strategies for making this work.

In this episode of the Teamwork Advantage, Joe Curcillo shares his 35 years in the legal profession and how he works as a mentalist to create powerful communication for leaders, productivity teams, customer service teams and families.  

Joe’s book, “Don’t be a Hamster”, shares 30 ways to spark the imagination of busy people. In today’s crazy world of endless Zoom meetings, what leader or team member could not benefit from a little more imagination?

Joe talks about the concept of a unified team vision and mission statement with a different twist. You don’t want to miss it. As a final bonus, Joe shares how to get the first four chapters of his latest book, "Getting to Us" for free!

In this energetic and uplifting episode, LuAnn Buechler talks about the Passion Test™ (It's NOT a test at all!) and how it helps you discover those things that matter most to you. Discovering what makes your heart beat is the beginning of living a passionate purpose-filled life.

LuAnn is also offering a free 30 minute consultation to all of our listeners.  Simply click on this link to schedule your FREE 30 minute consultation – to help you learn more about finding your passion! 

In this episode, Accidental Leadership coach Ken Blackwell tells the story of a client who was ready for a single-level promotion and was promoted two levels. He was not prepared for this huge undertaking – just one example of an accidental leader. 

Ken walks us through the process of moving from accidental leader to purposeful leader.  He also helps us understand how the pandemic has created a host of leaders who were not necessarily prepared to lead in this new realm of business.

In this episode, former litigation attorney Becky Morrison talks about discovering that her number one priority was not work.  In her search for what she really loved, she found the world of coaching and learned that she loves helping others do more of what matters to them and less of the stuff that doesn't matter as much.  Becky admits that this is a simple concept that can be difficult to execute, so she addresses three concepts in her process:     1. The Authenticity Gap    2. The Emotional Gap    3. The Physical Energy Gap     In this episode, Becky Morrison talks about all this and more. Discover how to find what matters to you in your life and how to get more of it!

For over 30 years, international speaker, author, coach, Susan Fitzell has worked closely with educators, students, and high performing employees to discover their personal learning preferences so they can learn fast and achieve more.

In this episode, Susan explains what neurodiversity is, why it is today's corporate differentiator, and we discuss how companies can implement neurodiversity within their teams.  Don't miss this innovative, informative, and timely episode!

For more information about neurodiversity and how to implement these ideas in your workplace, visit http://neurodiversityatwork.biz to download Susan's ebook, "Neurodiversity in the Workplace".

Over the past few decades, leadership training has become very common.  How to be a good team player, not so much.

In this episode, Gregg Gregory focuses in on 5 key elements to becoming a successful team player. There are many variables that make up great teams. As you listen, ask yourself how well you and your colleagues measure up to these five elements.

This episode, Erin Jewell shares stories of success and challenge in her journey through the world of business and medical sales to the work she does today. She focuses on the development of five leadership (within the US culture) "muscles" that allow leaders to empower their teams.  Listen as we discuss how to improve these leadership traits: Strength, trust & rapport, a sense of community, effective verbal & non-verbal communication, and holistic listening.

Charlie Bailes has two roles in business. First, he is the Chief Administration Officer of an 84 year-old, 4th generation family retail business where he oversees all of the back-end administration including human resources, training, and payroll.  Secondly, he is the founder of CB Supplements a nutritional supplement company founded out of a need to help his family.

Charlie started CB Supplements around the unique core values of Premium Products, Education, and Customer Appreciation.  In this episode, Charlie draws parallels between the two businesses, his roles in each of these diverse companies, and the lessons he's learned from each.

Nate Brown is a perpetual student.  After spending over a decade managing a complex technical support environment for Occupational Health and eLearning Software, he graduated to The Customer Experience.  

In this very engaging episode, it is clear that Gregg and Nate Brown have a true rapport. Nate talks candidly about the biggest difference between customer service and customer experience; how the service you receive makes you feel.  

Nate Brown is a perpetual student and the author of “The CX Primer”. He was named the “CX Influencer of the Year" by CloudCherry in 2019 and a top thought leader for ICMI and LitmusWorld.

Today’s guest, Roberta Moore, recognizes that many of the challenges facing leaders stem from the same core challenges that some marriages suffer from. If there is difficulty communicating with a spouse, there will also likely be the same challenges communicating with colleagues and subordinates at work.

Roberta uses the scientific model EQI 2.0, structured with 16 different emotional intelligence skills that can be learned by anyone at any time, in any position in life.  Listen as she walks us through several of these 16 skills and how they apply to us in both our professional and personal lives.

Doug Rabold left a six figure income and changed careers, starting over at $12 an hour working the night shift as a level one support desk technician. In this episode, Doug shares the tangible, and intangible, motivations for this career change.

With over 30 years of leadership experience in and out of Information Technology, Doug Rabold discusses the difference between customer service and customer experience by sharing his love for the magic of Disney and how they build a customer experience. Listen as he ties this into his three key focuses in business; People, Processes, and Technologies. Listen to understand how it all fits together.

Dr. Beverly Kaye has been recognized by the Association of Talent Development (ATD) for her advanced knowledge and extensive practice across the talent development field. 

Retaining employees is often an after-thought. And, when we lose a valuable member of the team, we often do not know the real reason as to why. In this episode, Dr. Kaye discusses just a few of her 26 ways to keeping happy employees, taken from her book "Love ‘em or Lose ‘em," now in its 6th edition.

"Manage things and lead people" is often the phrase used to describe the differences between managing and leading.  In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Dr. Barbara Dalle Pezze joins us from Italy to share what she refers to as “Inner Transparency” to help us be better leaders and discover our “Inner Leadership.”  

A recognized coach, leadership development expert and author, Dr. Dalle Pezze is distinguished by her capacity to inspire and empower. With over 18 years of global experience living and working in China, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, Europe and The US, Dr. Dalle Pezze has partnered with executives, CEOs, entrepreneurs and others to make key paradigm shifts and breakthroughs so that they can effectively create large scale changes in society and the world.

Colonel Nicole Malachowski, USAF, Retired uses the TLC model (Teamwork, Leadership, and Culture) for her life on many levels. While Nicole's definition of TLC is different from ours, it applies to each of us on many levels.  

While she was the first female pilot with the incredible U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, she is quick to remind us that feat was only two years of her incredible career.  Her stories about how teamwork works and why being selfless is vital for every team every day will inspire and energize you!

Andrew Bartlow helps small business leaders understand how to grow a company or a team and maintain their culture over time. He is the co-author of “Scaling for Success: People Priorities for High Growth Organizations”, has a masters degree from the top program in his field, and has been CECP, SPHR, Six Sigma, and executive coaching certified.

In this episode, Andrew challenges the ideas that as we grow our business or team that we want to “keep the culture” the same as when the team was smaller.  He talks about each team’s "special sauce" and to help your team to grow through processes and methods to help both the team and the organization grow. 

One of the significant ideas Andrew shares here is "Inspect what you Expect."  Listen to learn more!

We all have three relatively equal "zones" in which we live in our lives. We call these zones the Comfort Zone, the Growth Zone and the Panic Zone.  

In this brief episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Gregg Gregory shares how critical it is to understand these three zones, recognize when we are moving between zones, and how to grow, as individuals, within them. 

Have you ever thought about doing something you wanted to do, and yet, you felt somewhat reluctant?  That inner voice is your integrity.  Possibly instilled in you from childhood, or perhaps learned and, over the years, adapted.

In this episode, Mike Horne will help you open the doors to be and do your absolute best. A visionary advisor, leader, and partner to those working with complex people, group and organizational challenges. Mike is a change maker who helps us all become our best. He teaches us how authenticity plays a significant role in all of our teams.

Don’t miss a minute of this incredibly powerful episode!

Jim Knight’s first job was at Gatorland Zoo in Florida and he has the scars to prove it.  From there, he started working for the Hard Rock Café, where he diligently worked his way up to Global Training Director of all of Hard Rock International. A position he held for 20 years. 

In this episode, Jim Knight shares how he took his background working at the zoo, along with his days as a middle school teacher and his life at Hard Rock International to now helping create powerful team and organizational cultures.

His key strategies work for every level from front line leadership through the C-Suite. He also takes time to discuss the power of mentor-ship and how to find a great mentor.  

Much like in The Wizard of Oz, you have to look behind the curtain to learn the secrets of the magic. In this episode, Amy Lynn Durham, takes us behind the curtain to see how great teams and organizations create their magic.

Amy has spent years in the corporate world mastering great teams and cultures.  She left the corporate world and began “Create Magic at Work”, bringing a variety of services and strategies to aid in cultivating teamwork and harmony in order to improve profits, energize employee morale, and enhance collaboration.

Get your mind ready for a lot of powerful content and prepare to have fun!

In business, the smallest change may often have the greatest impact.  In this fun and informative episode, Andrew Freedman, a managing partner with SHIFT Consulting, discusses the power of high-performance cultures and how to attain them.  

Some may be surprised to learn that there is more to it than posting a mission and vision statement on the wall! Andrew's high-performance model is rooted in strategy – a systems-based approach to delivering business value, based upon six factors that impact human performance. 

Sometimes you need to communicate ultrafast – like in the middle of an Indy 500 race – other times communication needs to be more deliberate and thought out.  Using the wrong type of communication at the wrong time can prove to be disastrous for any team.

In this jam packed session, Rick DeBruhl talks strategies on communication from multiple levels and how the 2016 winning team of the Indianapolis 500 credits not the fastest car or the most experienced driver, but instead credits the team’s overall ability to communicate in crisis mode. He also shares stories from broadcasting news in the Phoenix Arizona market and an early communication mistake that his news producer used to teach a powerful lesson.

Rick DeBruhl is also Voice of Barrett Jackson Auto Auctions – be sure to check out these auctions by visiting jackson.com/">www.Barrett-Jackson.com and see some of the world’s greats cars go up for auction on the History Channel and FYI.

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt like you didn’t belong? One of the greatest aspect of great teams is a sense of belonging.

The Lone Ranger Syndrome (LRS) is the lack of feeling like someone belongs. In the traditional workplace, this generally applies to the new hire in the company or on the team. In a pandemic world, where so many are still working remotely, the effects of LRS can be magnified greatly.

In this episode, Gregg shares strategies to avoid LRS, in both in the traditional and remote working environment.

This information is in his book “ONE Team – ONE Dream” on page L-75. You can order the book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/One-Team-Dream-Indispensable-Collaborative/dp/099612392X/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=one+team+one+dream&qid=1615827830&sr=8-4

In this brief episode of The Teamwork Advantage, we delve into the five different followership styles:

1.   Alienated2.   Conformist3.   Pragmatist4.   Passive5.   Exemplary

Team members almost never actually want to harm the team or organization. However, sometimes team members fall into a routine, or rut, and don't realize that their action may be harmful to the team. 

It is the leader’s responsibility to identify the types followers on their team and work with them all to develop a high performing team.

One of the biggest challenges any team faces is building vulnerability trust so that team members feel they may safely ask for help. 

In this episode Gregg shares the challenges he recently faced preparing for, and beginnin his recovery from rotator cuff surgery and having to ask people for help.

In addition, rewarding people for their help is quite powerful. Gregg explains the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivators and shares his secret of the "My Favorites" book.

This week’s guest, Liz Weber, is one of fewer than 100 people in the United States to hold both the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designations.  These are the highest earned designations in two different professions.

In this episode, Liz shares with us three core traits for every leader – and you will be surprised by her answer to her least favorite leadership buzz word!

Everyone thinks that teamwork should just happen.  Nothing is further from the truth.  Successful teams, from sports to Fortune 500 companies, focus on teamwork.  

Over the years, several myths have emerged about teamwork.

In this episode, Gregg Gregory talks about five myths that could be holding your team back.

With a background in psychology and marketing, Arnold Sanow brings a very unique perspective The Teamwork Advantage. 

Communication is at the root of all relationships, both professional and personal.  Communication is often a struggle for many.  In this episode, Arnold shares his acronym to help us S-O-F-T-E-N our communications approach and develop true relationships.

And that's not all! At some point in our life, many of us will need to stand up and speak in front of an audience. That can be terrifying, so Arnold shares a few quick secrets to ensure you are powerful when your time comes.

An engineer by training, Dr. Paul Snowdon's coaching is rooted in an evidence-based approach.  He tackles the trifecta of high performing teams: teamwork, leadership, and culture using a scientific approach.

Dr. Paul points out where many organizations drop the ball in developing quality leaders. He identifies three things that need to happen in the six months before a new leader is promoted.

Prepare for a lot of content and reality checks in this episode.

Teamwork – Leadership – Culture. These concepts all have one common element: communication. Robert "Bo" Brabo enlisted in the local National Guard at the age of 17.  During his 20 year career in the United States Army he worked in the area of communications. He later became a Presidential Communications Officer in the White House under Presidents Bush and Obama.

In this episode, Bo shares the common traits of communication on the battlefield, in the White House, and in his civilian career working in the boardroom.

His stories are powerful, enlightening, and thought provoking. Don’t miss a minute of this incredible story.

You may know the public story of Jason McElwain, J-Mac, and his impact on high school basketball. Now, hear the behind-the-scenes story from J-Mac's  varsity coach, Jim Johnson.

Without a doubt J-Mac helped the team on, and off, the the court.  It was his amazing attitude over three years a the team's manager, helping the team become cohesive and go on to win the first Section V title of Coach Johnson’s career.

Just a few short months after that landmark season, NBA Legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson paid a visit to the school.  He met with the team for over an hour and then conducted an assembly for the entire student body.  When his assistants motioned to him that it was time to leave, he waved them off, saying he wanted to spend more time. 

J-Mac’s magical moment won the ESPY for “Best Sports Moment” at the ESPN awards show later that year. 

In this episode, Coach Jim Johnson tells the story of J-Mac and how he affected the success of the team.

From business disasters, to health crises, to financial meltdown. What can be we grateful for? In this, the final episode of Season 1 of The Teamwork Advantage, I ask you to look deep within yourself and discover what you are grateful for.  I talk about a few items on my gratitude list and will post them on LinkedIn.  I ask you to find our posts and add to it because I believe that kindness can help heal the challenges we've all faced in 2020.

Thank you for helping make our podcast a huge success – and until next year and Season 2 – be sure to make every day WE-Markable!

Don’t keep us a secret! Please share this and all of our episodes on your social media. 

In this episode, Brett Putter, author of "Own Your Culture: How to Define, Embed, and Manage your Company Culture," discusses his 9 best practices for working remotely.  Brett discusses why you cannot hire for a culture fit, and why 90% of business leaders fail to invest in building a strong culture.

When you hear why it is vital to have a strong functional culture in your business you will begin to lead differently.

Brett is offering the powerful Chapter 12 of his book "Own Your Culture: How to Define, Embed, and Manage your Company Culture."

Download the chapter here:https://drive.google.com/file/d/16hbwfboj4bjpcxGGtXsK1DqUkfE7Eo1d/view

After spending a number of years in corporate life, and traveling over 1 million miles before the age of 30, Gayle Lantz uncovered what she needed to do as a leader. She began teaching other leaders how to do the work that matters and become more successful.

The ideas and strategies she shares in this episode are often utilized by high ranking executives. They are absolutely applicable in the world we are in today.

If you are working from home full time, or even part-time, Gayle recommends that we take an inventory of our successes.  Both our individual and our team successes.  She has offered a free assessment to determine your work-from-home abilities along with strategies to help you improve.  Access the free assessment at www.WorkMatters.com/WorkingFromHome 

It has been said that a Navy Seal thinks differently than the rest of us. Why is that?  In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Errol Doebler is both a former US Navy Seal and an FBI Special Agent.

Admittedly not at the top of his class at the United States Naval Academy, Errol Doebler realized early on that he needed to learn from past behaviors and make corrections if he was to succeed. He developed a simple process that has applied in his own life for many years.  

Listen as Errol talks about his challenges, including almost being discharged from the Navy for “Attitude unbecoming an officer.”  Discover what he learned and how he has turned that into a successful business of teaching leaders.  He formed Leader 193, and teaches these ideas as a process for leadership.

Jason Thane puts his values into play far beyond the office.  He created an internship program for engineering students from  El Salvador. He volunteers with the Seattle Children’s Hospital, the Coalition of Business for Racial Justice, and others.

In this episode, Jason talks about how a values-based culture is built. He shares some of the more common mistakes organizations make and how to recover from those mistakes.  We talk about GEN UI’s values and how they were formed and continue to grow.

Roy Atkinson has an extensive background in information technology service management (ITSM).  He has done vast amounts of research in the IT industry, as well as written a number of articles about technology in the service industry.

In this episode Roy talks about how knowledge-centered service and teamwork come together.  Technology is one aspect of service, and he shares his thoughts on how people make the difference, especially as it relates to knowledge sharing.

What does the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts, Harvard Law School, and building resilience have in common?  You must be resilient to graduate from both Harvard Law School and the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts.  That is the path that Susan Drumm took to become a successful entrepreneur and build the successful boutique consulting firm, Meritage Leadership.

In this episode, Susan helps us focus on how to build our own resilience in the crazy times we all live in today.

Listen to her describe her path from graduating Harvard Law with over $100,000 in debt only to discover that she did not like law.  How she went on to London to pursue her passion in acting and dramatic arts and how that path has brought her to where she is today.

She also offers an Exclusive FREE download for Teamwork Advantage listeners at the end of the episode. The download is available at www.SusanDrumm.com/TeamworkAdvantage

Have you ever wondered how to determine what your team’s culture is? It doesn't matter if your team is on the front line with just a few team members or if you are leading an entire division with hundreds.  

“Culture is the highest valued off balance sheet asset that any organization has.”

Chris McGoff explains this by reminding us that we take care of our assets, like computers and other equipment, yet we tend not to take care of our team’s culture with as much attention.

Chris and his team conducted research throughout history and found a number of common elements between each highly successful culture. Chris’s strategies are honest, time-tested, and easy to understand and implement.