Building Teams with TEAMES & CO

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview https://timcakir.com/ (Tim Cakir), a growth consultant and co-lead at Juno Talent.  Show Highlights: Tim introduces himself and his story working from door to door sales to marketing and tech, to becoming a “growth hacker”, to becoming a “growth consultant” focused on helping organizations grow sustainably (01:25) The team talks about the benefits and challenges of working in a global workforce (7:01)  Tim discusses the sweet spot of where he typically works with from a company maturity perspective, between a Series A and a Series B (10:00)  Tim shares his perspective on how organizations need to balance fast growth with appropriate structure, and the usefulness of the revenue / employee as a better metric for success as an organization as opposed to just the number of employees (12:15)  Mike and Tim chat about the humility that is beneficial to be demonstrated and practiced by successful leaders (25:00)  Tracy and Tim talk about what's next for Tim, including him writing a book that outlines (31:45) a new framework that he's created called the GCO “Goals Challenges and Opportunities” framework Related Links: Do you want to learn more about Tim? Check out his https://timcakir.com/ (website here)!  Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related Podcasts: If you enjoyed this podcast, check out the rest of the Building Teams with TEAMES & CO Podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-teams-with-teames-co/id1530838871 (Apple podcasts). While there, please give us a 5-star review!  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnleggup/ (Tom Finn), the co-founder and CEO of https://www.leggup.com/ (Leggup).  Show Highlights: Tom introduces himself and how he started Leggup, a brand new coaching platform that leverages cutting edge psychology and technology to help leaders improve both their productivity and their well-being (1:07) Tom shares his feedback for first time leaders in several ways: 1) by “inverting the triangle” through servant leadership, 2) by creating psychological safety at work, and by 3) assuming good intent (9:00) The team discusses how to support the team by understanding and supporting employees goals… even to the point where that person is working to ultimately leave the organization (13:00)  Tom discusses his thoughts on whether people are able to grow into leadership, or whether they're just born into it (21:00)  Tracy and Tom discuss his podcast on the Talent Empowerment podcast! (24:00) Mike and Tom chat about the founding of Leggup, including the highs and lows that are part of the role of a bootstrapping founder, including the distinction between having conviction in an idea, and listening to market feedback to make an informed pivot (25:30)  Tracy and Tom discuss the most positive aspects of being a leader, and what the most fun he has in his role! In his case, Tom comes back to the impact that Leggup programing has in the lives of the HR professionals that they serve, and even more so the employees that they serve. (35:15) Related Links: Do you want to learn more about https://www.leggup.com/ (Leggup)? Check them out here!  Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related Podcasts: If you loved this episode, be sure to check out the rest of our https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-teams-with-teames-co/id1530838871 (podcasts here )on the Building Teams with TEAMES & CO. Be sure to leave us a 5-star review, like, and subscribe!  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode, Mike interviews https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-miller-873a6bb/ (Brandon Miller), the CEO of https://34strong.com/ (34 Strong), a consultancy that's focused on building great places to work.  Show Highlights: Brandon shares his story, which started with a long line of challenging work places, and his discovery of the “Strengths” framework! (02:20) Mike and Brandon dialogue on the strengths framework (8:20)  Brandon talks about the power of the 1:1 conversation between manager and employee in developing relationships that enable stronger management (27:45) Brandon shares his personal strengths as a case study in the Strengths method (35:45) Brandon speaks to the process through which 34 Strong works with organizations to lead and train managers and teams. (44:45)  Related Links: If you're excited to access your FREE code to learn your strengths, and to debrief with a certified strengths coach, reach out to us at mike.vaggalis@teamesandco.com, and I will connect you with Brandon and his team.  Do you want to learn more about 34 Strong? Check them out https://34strong.com/ (here)!  Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related Podcasts: If you enjoyed this episode, check out more from the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-teams-with-teames-co/id1530838871 (Building Teams with TEAMES & CO here)!  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview https://www.linkedin.com/in/embirico/ (Alexander Embiricos), the CEO of software company https://www.remotion.com/ (Remotion) the Virtual Office for Hybrid Teams.  Show Highlights: Alex introduces himself and shares his multifaceted background that ultimately led him first to American, and then into software, and then from Silicon Valley to the East Coast of the United States… ultimately leading to the development of Remotion (02:00) Mike and Alex discuss the flexibility and the strong sense of identity that have shaped his professional and personal background - ultimately enabling him to relate more closely to others, but leading to challenges integrating himself into the typical American culture (4:20) Alex explores the concept of the “Three Realities” - 1) What is going on in my mind, 2) What is going on in somebody else's mind, and 3) The truth - and the implications of this concept in everyday life - including in the workplace. (8:25) Alex and Mike talk about the concept of building trust, and the challenges of building trust remotely and organically. This is the precise challenge that Remotion is working to solve. (14:00) Alex shares more about the beginning of Remotion starting with his time at Dropbox. (16:00)  Alex discusses his process of developing candid feedback from his team through being intentional about facilitating “micro-feedback” (40:25) Related Links: Do you want to learn more about Remotion? We encourage you to do so, buthttps://www.remotion.com/ ( checking them out here)!  Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related Podcasts:: If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to check out the rest of our podcasts and to subscribe on Apple Podcasts at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-teams-with-teames-co/id1530838871 Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview https://www.drpaulwhite.com/ (Dr. Paul White), the leader of https://www.appreciationatwork.com/ (appreciationatwork.com), a globally recognized organization that leverages the 5 Love Languages framework to help teams better demonstrate appreciation and improve company morale in the workplace.  Show Highlights: Dr. Paul introduces himself and his book on “appreciation at work”. (2:30) Mike and Dr. Paul discuss what the “5 Languages of Appreciation” are within the workplace, and how they related to the better known “5 Love Languages” (9:20) Dr. Paul shares where listeners can find access to his books, and tools to help equip teams to improve in their communication of appreciation. (15:45)  Mike and Dr. Paul discuss the pushback that they sometimes receive within some workplaces, and the implications of those organizations that don't do a good job at demonstrating appreciation. (21:00) Dr. Paul addresses the impacts of the pandemic for remote workers in managing to show appreciation in the pandemic. (26:45) Mike and Dr. Paul discuss the way for new leaders to use the tools that Paul has discussed (33:55)  Related Links: Do you want to learn more about Appreciation at Work? Visit them https://www.appreciationatwork.com/ (here)! Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related Podcasts:Did you like this episode? If so, check out this awesome conversation that we had with the team at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-interview-with-brett-brenton-sr-director-and/id1530838871?i=1000547069523 (Forward Cities).  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview https://www.linkedin.com/in/timcollings/ (Tim Collings), the founder and CEO of https://4ileadership.com/ (4iGroup) - a leadership development company that helps leaders who seek to create a better world by developing exceptional people to create extraordinary organizations.  Show Highlights: Tim shares his story and what led him to start 4iLeadership (02:30) The group discusses the way to use mission statement and purpose strategically in their organizations (09:15)  Tim explains his infamous “Spider Web Analogy” (15:10)  Tracy and Tim discuss the challenges faced by new leaders, advice / wisdom that new leaders should follow, and some common watch outs for new leaders (31:00) Tim and Mike discuss the importance of self-reflection, and to “pay attention to your intention” (35:20) Related Links: Do you want to learn more about 4ileadership? Check them out https://4ileadership.com/ (here)!  Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related Podcasts: If you loved this podcast, be sure to listen to the rest of our https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-teams-with-teames-co/id1530838871 (podcasts listed here!)  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-st-louis/ (Jimmy St. Louis), the current CEO of https://franchise123.com/ (Franchise123), and a former NFL player, olympian, and crossfit games contestant.  Show Highlights: Jimmy shares his background ranging from athletics as a Tight End for the Tennessee Titans, as a Crossfit games contestant, and an Olympic rower, and then eventually transitioning into his roles as a culture-building professional leader. Jimmy also shares his perspective that he hasn't wanted to let sports define him (2:45) Jimmy shares how he came across the idea of creating more access to franchising opportunities while working out at the Olympic rowing complex (11:20) Mike and Jimmy discuss the importance of having a self definition, and how Jimmy decided not to define himself as an athlete (14:00) Tracy and Jimmy discuss the unique challenges and opportunities in the franchising industry, including the broader vision of his company Franchise123, and how he operates as a mission driven leader to create a mission driven culture (19:00) The group discusses the development of “organizational North-Stars” like the vision, mission, and values of an organization (26:00) Jimmy shares how people can engage with his company, and with franchising in general(33:45) Tracy and Jimmy discuss the advice that Jimmy would give to new leaders - to have passion for work, and to commit fully and have an exceptional work ethic for what you're working on (36:50) Related Links: Do you want to learn more about Franchise123? Visit them https://franchise123.com/ (here)! Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related Podcasts: If you liked this episode, be sure to check out our podcast from Season 2 that we recorded withhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-conversation-with-kaleb-hupp-reboot/id1530838871?i=1000540700398 ( Kaleb Hupp)!  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulglovercoaching/ (Paul Glover), the “No B.S. Work Development & Resilience Coach”.  Show Highlights: Paul introduces himself and his “No BS coaching philosophy” (02:00) Paul describes the “Three Tenants” that he asks each of his clients to adopt: 1) Attraction - AKA Positive Energy, 2) Attention, 3) Appreciation (10:47) Paul talks about the importance of having a “fool” in your life - somebody who has psychological safety to provide real feedback without fear of punishment (22:00) Tracy and Paul discuss the creation of shared goals and clear direction (24:45)  Paul shares about the book that he wrote called “WorkQuake” (26:30)  Related Links: Do you want to learn more about Paul Glover and his No B.S. approach? Check out https://paulglovercoaching.com/ (his organization here)!  Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related Podcasts: If you liked this episode, check out https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/year-in-review/id1530838871?i=1000543731035 (this podcast where the TEAMES & CO team engaged in a “Year-End-Review” reflection).  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview https://www.linkedin.com/in/johngsamuel/ (John Samuel) the Cofounder and CEO of https://ablr360.com/ (ABLR360).  Show Highlights: John introduces ABLR360, their mission to remove the barriers that have hindered people with disabilities. They do this by eliminating the digital divide, by changing mindsets about people with disabilities, and creating pathways for employment. John also shares more about his own story. (2:15) Tracy and John dig deeper into what's meant by “the digital divide”, including a case study from his own experience in accessing the incredible talent that exists within the blind community (4:30) Tracy and John discuss the planning and goals process for the new year, and the use of “Mullet” meetings  (10:45) Mike asks the listeners to “Like”, “Subscribe”, and give a 5 star review for the podcast (15:00)  John shares some of the stories from his background and his incredible story from going blind in college, and ultimately to a position of leadership at ABLR360 (17:30) Mike highlights personality traits exemplified by John that can be emulated by all other leaders (24:20) John shares about a huge organizational challenge that ABLR360 faced in 2021, and how the team responded by the development of core values, and the integration of those values into the organization (27:00) John discusses how ABLR360 is addressing D&I within their company, and help other organizations think about D&I in a new way (38:30) John shares how our listeners can engage with ABLR360 to learn more about how leaders can make their websites more accessible (41:00) Related Links: Do you want to learn more about ABLR306?  Visit them https://ablr360.com/ (here)!  Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related Podcasts: If you liked this podcast, check out our conversation with Michelle Tracz https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-conversation-with-michelle-tracz/id1530838871?i=1000530362154 (here)!  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleseross/ (Charles Ross), the President and CEO of InBIA - a global leader in the world of Entrepreneurial Support.  Show Highlights: Charles introduces himself and the InBIA organization and the group discusses the recent partnership that TEAMES & CO had to partner with InBIA in a recent strategic plan. (01:50) Charles discusses the challenges of, and benefits of, having such a broad and diverse organization with a broad member base. (9:10)  Tracy and Charles dialogue about the conferences, and the outcomes and practices that InBIA fosters at their conferences. (14:30) Mike and Charles discuss how Charles integrates feedback from a diverse BOD and member-base (20:30) Tracy and Charles discuss the management, and leadership style that Charles takes with the small, but mighty InBIA team, and the importance and difficulty of maintaining a strong company culture. (27:45) Charles closes the conversation by sharing more about the big takeaways for listeners to connect with InBIA (38:30)  Related Links: Do you want to learn more about InBIA? Check them out https://inbia.org/ (here)!  Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related Podcasts: If you enjoyed this episode, we recommend listening to our recent episode with Krista Covey and the First Flight team https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-interview-with-krista-covey-ffvc/id1530838871?i=1000534768625 (here)!  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode, Mike interviews https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannelouispaul/ (Joanne Louis-Paul), the president at Strat + Ops Consulting Inc., and the Founder of Hudson Valley United Freelancers and Entrepreneurs.  Show Highlights: Mike introduces the guest of the day, Joanne Louis-Paul and learns about Joanne and her work. Joanne dives into her decision to jump into entrepreneurship based off of her experiences during the pandemic (01:55) Joanne discusses her approach to group dynamics, team building, relationship development, and the best way to leverage the various personalities on a team to the fullest effect for the full team (9:25) Mike and Joanne chat on the practice of self-reflection, and how to balance your pursuit of personal passions, with the realities of earning a living (16:40) Mike recaps some of the key lessons from Joanne's experiences that she's shared to this point including: the importance of being thoughtful and planned, recognizing the need to control the risks that are controllable, and the principle that it's good to start small! (26:00) Joanne shares where and how people can follow her on social media (36:40) Related Links: Do you want to learn more about Hudson Valley United Freelancers and Entrepreneurs? Visit them https://www.facebook.com/groups/hvufe/permalink/1427423574256484/ (here)! Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related Podcasts: If you liked this podcast, be sure to check out https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-interview-with-dino-skerlos-sustainable/id1530838871?i=1000534064643 (this great episode) from last season where we interviewed Dino Skerlos, a tremendous sales leader.  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview Fay Horwitt and Brett Brenton with https://forwardcities.org/ (Forward Cities).  Show Highlights: Brett and Fay share the heart behind Forward Cities to address the inequities in our society, specifically within the context of Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Support, and how Forward Cities creates “equity for every entrepreneur” (02:15) Tracy asks the group about how Forward Cities helps communities progress towards a common goal and vision, in spite of the competing priorities and self-interests of individual groups and organizations. Forward Cities calls this “Sense-Making” (10:00) The group discusses how Forward Cities determines it's time to step away and allow the community to progress without them (22:00)  Mike summarizes the conversation to this point, and then Fay and Brett build upon the core points to this point through the lens of two short case studies (22.20) Brett and Fay share about their experiences in communities ranging from working with indiginous populations in New Mexico, to Baltimore, to a deeper dive into New Kensington and Kansas City (30:30) The gang discusses the metrics that Forward Cities uses, and how the processes that they utilize can translate to organizational leaders outside of ecosystem building (including the use of the Forward Cities “E3 Scorecard”) (38:00)   Brett and Fay share about the launch of the SBA Pilot program (48:45) Related Links: Do you want to learn more about Forward Cities? Visit them https://forwardcities.org/ (here)!  Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related Podcasts: In this podcast, we discuss the great work done by ecosystem builder Geraud Staton, the executive director of Helius. Check out the full podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-conversation-with-geraud-staton-reboot/id1530838871?i=1000536352645 (here)!  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike invite Clair (who is usually behind the scenes of the Building Teams podcast) to review their goals for 2022.  Show Highlights: Clair shares his goals for 2022 including: his goals for Nodderly in 2022, his personal goal to improve in consistency in meditation, and a fun goal to progress in a new game called Surviving Mars (03:30) Tracy shares her vision for TEAMES Global, her culinary vision for learning new recipes in 2022(hint, hint… Tracy will be getting her baking on and learning to bake pies!), and Weezy's (Tracy's dog) goal to hike as many trails around the Blue Ridge parkway (7:15)  Mike shares his vision for his organization Keepsake Tales (sales growth, improvement in customer acquisition cost, and the launch of new books), his personal goal to get back to a healthier lifestyle via marathon training, and how he plans to give back and to serve his community. (10:45)  The group shares their reflections on goal setting, and reflection as a helpful end of year practice that we encourage others to engage in (14:45)  Related Links: Do you want to learn more about our TEAMES Global launch? If so, click https://teamesandco.com/teams/teames-global (here )to learn more! Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related Podcasts: If you haven't listed to our recent podcast about our 2021 Year In Review, I'd invite you to listen https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/year-in-review/id1530838871?i=1000543731035 (here)!  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode,  Show Highlights: Mike and Tracy encourage listeners to do a “retrospective” on the year in review (2:30) Takeaway #1, Tracy and Mike discuss the Importance Of Engaging Your Stakeholders (4:50) Takeaway #2, Tracy and Mike discuss Decision Making (11:15) Takeaway #3, Tracy and Mike discuss The Importance of Having A Steadfast Vision (17:20) Takeaway #4, Tracy and Mike discuss How To Be Flexible In The Pursuit Of That Vision (21:00) Takeaway #5, Tracy and Mike discuss Teams Are Still The Most Important Part Of An Organization (31:25) Related Links: Do you want to learn more about TEAMES & CO?  https://teamesandco.com/ (Check us out here)!    TEAMES Global is live!!! We are continuing to launch new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube). Related Podcasts: If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to check out https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-conversation-with-michelle-tracz/id1530838871?i=1000530362154 (our conversation with Michelle Tracz) on her firm, the Michelle Tracz CPA Firm, and how she builds her team, company, and how she provides value for her customers.  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview Clair Morgan, the founder of https://www.nodderly.com/ (Nodderly), the amazing video and audio editing company used by TEAMES & CO for this very podcast!  Show Highlights: Tracy introduces Clair to the podcast, including how WE work with Nodderly to produce this very podcast. (01:50) Clair shares more detail about how he decided to “Take the plunge” into Nodderly and how his first year has gone. (5:00)  The group discusses the process that Clair follows in a team formation process, especially the establishment of helpful team norms that allow for strong team performance.(10:40) Clair shares his masterful approach to giving feedback (16:45) Mike recaps some core takeaways from Clair's life circumstances, including the encouragement for people to take their passions and turn them into businesses (20:30) Clair shares where people can find him… hint… link below! (27:50)  Related Links: Do you want to learn more about Nodderly? Visit https://www.nodderly.com/ (here)!  Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related Podcasts: If you liked this podcast, be sure to check out our this throwback episode of the Building Teams Podcast from Season 2 with the amazing https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-conversation-with-nicole-belisle/id1530838871?i=1000516237389 (Nicole Belisle)!  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode, we flipped the script and interviewed our usual host, https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-vaggalis-1464b748/ (Mike) about his business https://www.keepsaketales.com/ (Keepsake Tales). Mike shares about the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey, the importance of customer discovery, a great team, and his vision to help every child understand that they are one of a kind and intrinsically valuable by seeing themselves represented as the protagonists of their very own Keepsake Tale.  Show Highlights: Mike gives an overview of how Keepsake Tales came to be, what they do, and how they do it. He shares that through personalized children's books, Keepsake Tales is able to help every child celebrate those things that make each of them one of a kind!  (3:24) The group discusses how Keepsake Tales has progressed through multiple product launches, and learned through customer interactions how to improve the product and brand, including the brand partnerships that Keepsake Tales has built, and how even heartbreaking lows have turned into blessings for the brand. (6:30) Mike shares about the teamwork dynamic that he has with Keepsake Tales co-founder Erin, and the rest of the Keepsake Tales team (13:00) Mike shares how Keepsake Tales works! (16:45) The group discusses the vision of Keepsake Tales, and the role that the team's vision has had in inspiring them to action every day (20:00) Mike shares how people can check out Keepsake Tales and get a book for the kids in their life! (29:10)  Related Links: Do you want to learn more about Keepsake Tales?  https://www.keepsaketales.com/ (Check them out here)! Use discount code TEAMES10 for 10% off!    TEAMES Global is live!!! We are continuing to launch new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube). Related Podcasts: If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to check out https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-conversation-with-jon-jones/id1530838871?i=1000528192492 (our conversation with Jon Jones) on his company Anthroware, the process of entrepreneurship, data, and building teams.  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

Show Highlights  In this week's episode, Mike interviews Kaleb Hupp, a former infantry officer in the army, and currently an owner and partner at https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/rally-point-wealth-management/ (Rally Point Wealth Management). Mike and Kaleb talk about Kaleb's experiences in the army and how his lessons in leadership, organizational effectiveness, and strategy have translated to his career as a management consultant, and now as an entrepreneur.  Highlights Kaleb discusses his decision to join the army and the beginning of his career. (5:30) Mike and Kaleb talk through the job of an infantry officer, his mission (7:40)  Mike and Kaleb discuss army training, and the balancing act of confidence and humility within the high-pressure context of a war zone (8:45)  Kaleb shares the concept of “Commander's Intent”, “Nested Mission Planning”, and “Backwards Planning” used in the army (16:20) Kaleb discusses his career in consulting after the army, and his transition to becoming an entrepreneur with Rally Point Wealth Management (20:50) Kaleb and Mike discuss the common threads that drive success from being an army officer, a management consultant, and an entrepreneur (24:15)  Kaleb shares his approach to creating customer value at Rally Point Wealth Management (29:25)  Kaleb shares the importance of Role Clarity and the how to live by the principle of “Positioning Yourself for the Best Control of Your Element” (30:40) Kaleb closes the conversation by sharing how you can meet with him (36:25)  Related Links   To learn more about Rally Point Wealth Management and to get a hold of Kaleb, please check out their site https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/rally-point-wealth-management/ (here) Follow TEAMES & CO on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook ) https://www.linkedin.com/company/68496936 (LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos (YouTube). Related Episodes: Check out our episodes on related topics like training with the Clyde Brown and the RTriad Apprenticeship Program, purpose driven entrepreneurship withGeraud Stanton and the Helius Foundation, and with Leah Craig Fieser and Brother Wolf, and leadership principles with Brett Hampson Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of Teames and Co. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by Teames and Co. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice.

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview Tracie Sponenberg, Chief People Officer of the Granite Group. A great conversation on how leaders can build communications, support their teams and ultimately put people first.  Show Highlights: Tracie S shares more about the Granite Group and her role as the Chief People Officer, including the most pressing challenges coming out of COVID, and her role in creating a psychologically safe environment for the team at the Granite Group. (00:53) Tracie S addresses how she and the team balanced business goals, while also working to create a physically and psychologically safe environment for the team (4:57) The group discusses the process of developing culture, and how the approach to growth can also help build a great culture (8:20) Tracy, Tracie, and Mike discuss the importance of creating a truly diverse and inclusive culture, and being intentional about challenging our own biases (17:56) The group discusses strategic planning and and how companies like hte Granite Group manage this process (24:50)  Tracie and Tracy talk about the challenge of driving great employee engagement among different employee groups, for instance: hourly vs. salaried, working from the office vs. remote workers. (36:20) The group closes the discussion with a conversion on what it means to be “people-first” in all things (41:58) Related Links: A great part of this discussion was focused on challenging our biases, and on the process of becoming more diverse and inclusive as organizations, and as people. Following are several links to resources discussed in this podcast:  https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Antiracist-Ibram-Kendi/dp/0525509283 (How to Be an Antiracist), https://www.amazon.com/Biased-Uncovering-Hidden-Prejudice-Shapes/dp/0735224951/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwruSHBhAtEiwA_qCppv5xZVrjh_lnaNMIA-tjFAadkZATc7MJHeM-MQPkvMcwNFJXCk4aVRoC8PAQAvD_BwE&hvadid=337681647721&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9009741&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1198212590203736304&hvtargid=kwd-605928165513&hydadcr=22530_10353689&keywords=biased+book&qid=1626967236&sr=8-1 (Biased), https://www.christianbook.com/white-awake-honest-look-what-means/daniel-hill/9780830843930/pd/843930?kw=21440761692&mt=b&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1186432&gclid=CjwKCAjwruSHBhAtEiwA_qCpptXb9SNJA9eIskWHdfJDroLqKMpcWFGjsL52K6glohy2dBPwTM4IwxoCvooQAvD_BwE (White Awake), https://brenebrown.com/ (Brene Brown), https://www.amazon.com/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414/ref=pd_lpo_14_img_0/136-6140346-4770244?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0807047414&pd_rd_r=9db09a61-acd6-48f6-8f77-efc890f88c04&pd_rd_w=TiBOR&pd_rd_wg=zVcZQ&pf_rd_p=fb1e266d-b690-4b4f-b71c-bd35e5395976&pf_rd_r=F31HWSRWM6R0F416V00X&psc=1&refRID=F31HWSRWM6R0F416V00X (White Fragility) Do you want to learn more about The Granite Group? Visit: https://www.thegranitegroup.com/ (https://www.thegranitegroup.com/) Learn more about how TEAMES & CO buildshttps://www.teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( effective and empowered teams) that deliver results Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related Podcasts: If you liked this episode, here's a throwback...

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview Michelle Tracz, CPA, CFE,PLLC. Michelle is the founder and owner of Michelle Tracz CPA firm, and an active leader in the North Carolina business community. We spoke to her about how she and her team help organizations build a strong foundation, adapt to changing conditions and how she integrates into their teams to support their growth. Show Highlights: Michelle introduces herself, her CPA firm, and when a CPA could be the right consultative partner for your company. (2:14) Michelle shares her perspective on how she's able to integrate herself into a client team as a true team member, even when she's not a part of their company. (9:36)  The group discusses the value of delegation, setting accountabilities and responsibilities to different team members based on the unique skill-sets of diverse teams, and the value of “staying in a swim lane”. (15:24) Mike recaps and reviews some of the major points from the conversation to this point. (33:09)  The group takes a laugh over a few “accountant dad jokes”. (41:38) Related LinksYou can learn more about Michelle Tracz at https://www.michelletraczcpa.com/ (www.michelletraczcpa.com) Learn more about how TEAMES & CO  at https://teamesandco.com/about/meet-us (https://teamesandco.com/about/meet-us) Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related Podcasts: https://teamesandco.com/podcast/28 (Strategic Planning). In this episode, Tracy and Mike  walk through the importance of strategic planning and how you and your team can start the process today!  ------ Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview Jon Jones, the CEO of Anthroware. Anthroware is a team of brilliant strategists, developers, designers, and engineers who build software for humans. Their  mission is to untangle the complexity in routine workflows by creating digital tools that automate, streamline, and simplify processes.  Show Highlights: Jon discusses the evolution of Anthroware and how they have expanded their client services (2:30)  Jon shares how Anthroware segments their customers based on their problem types, active vs. passive; latent vs. one with a defined solution. The group discusses how leaders can best match client fit with the strengths of your firm to create stronger value(6:45) The group discusses how to entrepreneurs should discern between “what they want” vs. “what the market demands” (18:30) Jon shares the process of defining a strategic vision both with Anthroware clients, and with the Anthroware internal team (33:40) Jon speaks to the research arm of Anthroware that allows them to be a strategic partner for their clients based on a strong understanding of the attitudes and beliefs of customers through “bottom-up value creation” (49:40) Related Links: Do you want to learn more about Anthroware? Check out their website at: https://www.anthroware.com/ (https://www.anthroware.com/) You can also follow Jon on LinkedIn, Twitter or https://www.instagram.com/runawayworker/ (Instagram) Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related Podcasts: Do you want to develop your leadership skills, but are struggling to find time? Learn more about how TEAMES Global can support you and your team? https://teamesandco.com/podcast/29 Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-jones-9a632038/ (Anne Jones), the CO-Founder of https://www.districtc.co/ (District C). We speak to the importance of building strong teams, and how those team skills can be developed over time. Show Highlights: Anne shares the inspiration behind District C, and what the organization does. The group discusses the value of group project work, and how District C has developed a framework that unlocks the strengths of a diverse team.  (0:58) Anne explores the District C framework, and shares the real stories and reactions of students who have been through the program, and the business leaders that those students have helped solve real life problems in their businesses. (6:14) Anne shares the fundamentals that are taught at District C, and the group discusses the implications for those learning from their own careers. (12:51) Tracy and Anne talk about the differences between leadership and teamship. (20:00)  The group continues the conversation on leadership, and both the challenge and importance of developing true thought diversity within a group setting. (25:06)  Anne shares how companies can engage District C, and the mindset that's required for companies who would like to get involved. The group transitions into how businesses, coaches and students can get involved (31:00) Related Links: Do you want to learn more about District C? Visit their website https://www.districtc.co/ (here)!   Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related Podcasts: If you liked this podcast, be sure to check out our https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-conversation-with-kaleb-hupp/id1530838871?i=1000525818411 (podcast with Kaleb Hupp), who shares his experiences in both Teamship and in Leadership as an army officer, as a consultant, and now as an entrepreneur.  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Catherine Hayes, DMD, SM, DMSc, CPCC, PCC. Catherine is the Author of https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Going-Be-Okay-Projects/dp/0692131655/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1R1YWB3X3IDVV&dchild=1&keywords=catherine+hayes+book&qid=1620088157&sprefix=Catherine+hayes%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-2 (“Everything Is Going to Be Okay!: From the Projects to Harvard to Freedom”). In addition to being an acclaimed author, Catherine is an Enneagram expert, and shared her insights on how the enneagram can help team members build self awareness and foster better communication across their teams.   Show Highlights  What is the enneagram? (2:16) Catherine shares how the Enneagram can help individuals build self awareness (8:07) Learn how the Enneagram can help teams build better processes and communication (10:30) What are the 9 Enneagram types and how they can come to life (20:06) Catherine shares more about her Journey and her book “https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Going-Be-Okay-Projects/dp/0692131655/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1R1YWB3X3IDVV&dchild=1&keywords=catherine+hayes+book&qid=1620088157&sprefix=Catherine+hayes%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-2 (Everything Is Going to Be Okay!: From the Projects to Harvard to Freedom)” (26:50) Related Links If you want to read Catherine's book  https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Going-Be-Okay-Projects/dp/0692131655/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1R1YWB3X3IDVV&dchild=1&keywords=catherine+hayes+book&qid=1620088157&sprefix=Catherine+hayes%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-2 (Everything Is Going to Be Okay!: From the Projects to Harvard to Freedom), it is available at Amazon.com. It is a lovely combination of her personal story with insights about the enneagram woven throughout.  Learn more about the Enneagram at https://www.enneagraminstitute.com (The Enneagram Institute) Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results at https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design (https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO on http://www.facebook.com/teamesandco (Facebook)  https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco (LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos (YouTube). Related Episodes: Learn how https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-teams-with-teames-co/id1530838871?i=1000502044438 (Collaborating Across Functions )can help your teams achieve greater results.  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of Teames and Co. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by Teames and Co. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice.

In this week's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Geraud Staton, Executive Director of Helius. Geraud shares how Helius provides training and coaching for small businesses and necessity-driven entrepreneurs. They work closely with small business owners to help them earn and pay a fair living wage.The program starts with a 10-week business training program that ends with participants having a business plan and a working, 1-year strategic plan. Then, Helius students move on to a full one-year coaching program where they meet monthly with in-house coaches as well as a bevy of subject matter experts from the community who are all working with one goal in mind: to ensure our clients can create the strongest business possible, earning a fair living wage for employees and business owners alike!​ Show Highlights  Overview of Helius and how it supports necessity based entrepreneurs earn and pay a living wage (1:35) How Helius helps entrepreneurs build their teams, identifying their customers and how to deliver value to those customers are keys to that success (13:15) How the Helius tema invests in their team and how this helps deliver an exceptional customer experience (24:00) Helius Success Stories!!! (32:40) Related Links You can learn more about Helius https://www.heliusnc.org/ (https://www.heliusnc.org) or reach Geraud directly at Geraud@Heliusnc.org. Follow Helius on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HeliusNC (https://www.facebook.com/HeliusNC), LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/theheliusfoundation/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/theheliusfoundation/), and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heliusnc/ (https://www.instagram.com/heliusnc/) Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered start-up teams that deliver results at https://teamesandco.com/teams/start-ups Related Episodes: 7 Ways to Learn from Our First Year https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-teams-with-teames-co/id1530838871?i=1000494849095 Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of Teames and Co. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by Teames and Co. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice.

In this week's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Brett Hampson, a Finance leader at a Fortune 100 company. Brett is an experienced Finance leader, with extensive knowledge about leading teams and executing on results.  Brett and Tracy speak about how to set expectations with your team, support them through change like working from home, and how he is changing the way he plans with his team to be more agile to future change.  Show Highlights  What are the attributes that successful and empowered teams share? (4:15) Managing Expectations in the Real World (10:38) How to internal-facing teams connect with their internal customers as well as the external customer (17:40) Virtual Team Tip: How do you manage adding a team member, on-boarding, goal setting with Virtual Team members (27:19) Related Links Do you want to learn more about building team agility? Check out our workshop offerings at https://teamesandco.com/speaking-workshops#organizational-team-agility Related Episode: Leadership tip: How to avoid oversimplifying and deliver authentic engagement and team success. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-teams-with-teames-co/id1530838871?i=1000492340584 Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of Teames and Co. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by Teames and Co. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice.

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristacovey/ (Krista Covey), the President of https://www.ffvcnc.org/ (First Flight Venture Center).  We have an exciting episode exploring the entrepreneurial ecosystem, the joys and excitement of the start-up world, and how Krista and her team work together to deliver exceptional support to high-science start ups.  Show Highlights: Krista shares her background and gives an overview of First Flight Venture Center (01:52) The group discusses the amazing environment and community of the First Flight Venture Center entrepreneurial ecosystem (10:30) Krista shares her perspective of maximizing the resources of her team to benefit the First Flight Ecosystem, including a very clear focus on the mission and “why” of the organization, and the use of organizational prioritization tools  (15:40)  Krista shares the importance of a strategic planning process, and how First Flight Venture Center team leverages their strategic plan each day, including unlocking the ability for First Flight to say “no” gracefully when it's appropriate to do so  (20:00)  The group discusses  having a highly engaged and active Board of Directors, and how organizations can collaborate with other leaders in the same ecosystem to grow the entire ecosystem (24:00) Krista shares how First Flight Venture center is positioned to help YOU if you are an entrepreneur, and is positioned to support others in their own entrepreneurial journeys through mentorship in the Navigators Program (30:50) The group discusses the challenges that Krista faces as a leader, and how she's preparing herself and her team to meet those challenges head on. (35:45) Krista & the group share guidance and advice for anybody who's looking to “take the plunge” into entrepreneurship. (39:45) Related Links: Do you want to learn more abouthttps://www.ffvcnc.org/ ( First Flight Venture Center)?  If you'd like to learn more about the programs that First Flight Venture Center offers for founder teams, or for community leaders, please see their https://www.ffvcnc.org/programs (programs).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube). Related Podcasts: If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to check out a conversation between Tracy and Mike on the process and benefits of https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strategic-planning/id1530838871?i=1000524026682 (Strategic Planning), a powerful tool that Krista discussed in this episode.  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinoskerlos/ (Dino Skerlos), the Outsourced Vice President of Sales at https://salesxceleration.com/ (Sales Xceleration). We dive into many important topics from setting sales goals, how sales and marketing can work better together, and how you can foster friendly competition and most importantly collaboration within your teams. Show Highlights: Dino introduces himself and shares about his background as a fractional sales leader with client organizations, including the success of his his previous ventures resulting in 4 company exits due to growth that Dino and his teams have driven: (0:58) The group discusses the team dynamics involved with leading a sales team - including Dino's role as a fractional leader, the adjustment to more virtual work settings, and the timeless roles of strong leadership: hiring, establishing processes, and setting the right goals. (3:18) Dino responds to a question about how he gives feedback to individuals, and to the broader team. He also addresses how to create a healthy culture that is balances competition and empathy: (9:25) Setting compensation targets to align incentives for individuals and departments, and what cultures Dino looks for when he joins an organization: (19:30)  Being an advocate for team members, and creating opportunities for their development: (30:25) Dino shares what's next on his horizon to close out 2021, and shares his satisfaction of being a great “Sales Dad”, being able to help individuals in their own journey: (36:15) Related Links: Do you want to learn more about Sales Xceleration? Visit their site https://salesxceleration.com/ (here)!  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) If you want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  Related Podcasts: If you liked this podcast, check out our https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-conversaton-with-catherine-hayes/id1530838871?i=1000520570239 (conversation with Catherine Haynes), and author and enneagram expert. In this episode, the group discusses the differences of personality types and how teams can be effective by balancing the strengths that each individual brings to the table.  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-jones-9a632038/ (Anne Jones), the CO-Founder of https://www.districtc.co/ (District C). We speak to the importance of building strong teams, and how those team skills can be developed over time. Show Highlights: Anne shares the inspiration behind District C, and what the organization does. The group discusses the value of group project work, and how District C has developed a framework that unlocks the strengths of a diverse team.  (0:58) Anne explores the District C framework, and shares the real stories and reactions of students who have been through the program, and the business leaders that those students have helped solve real life problems in their businesses. (6:14) Anne shares the fundamentals that are taught at District C, and the group discusses the implications for those learning from their own careers. (12:51) Tracy and Anne talk about the differences between leadership and teamship. (20:00)  The group continues the conversation on leadership, and both the challenge and importance of developing true thought diversity within a group setting. (25:06)  Anne shares how companies can engage District C, and the mindset that's required for companies who would like to get involved. The group transitions into how businesses, coaches and students can get involved (31:00) Related Links: Do you want to learn more about District C? Visit their website https://www.districtc.co/ (here)!   Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related Podcasts: If you liked this podcast, be sure to check out our https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-conversation-with-kaleb-hupp/id1530838871?i=1000525818411 (podcast with Kaleb Hupp), who shares his experiences in both Teamship and in Leadership as an army officer, as a consultant, and now as an entrepreneur.  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview Mary Beth Knapp, Board of Directors President, and Megan Price, Rescue Manager at the Humane Society of York County located in Fort Mill, South Carolina. This episode is part of our non-profit spotlight, where we explore how leaders suppor their teams, and allow our audience to share their ideas and insights via our social media at #askteames.   Show Highlights: Introduction to Mary Beth, Meghan and “Avril Lavigne” with the Humane Society of York County. The group shares the mission and an overview of the team operations (1:03) Mary Beth and Meghan share how they support their teams and support both staff and volunteers in the pursuit of a common mission (3:49)  The group discusses an innovative idea that they have to level up their brand with something as fun as cat yoga! (11:00)  Tracy poses a good question about the extended team, and broader partner community for the Humane Society of York County (11:16) The group shares advice for business leaders who struggle to juggle many priorities (15:25) The group shares their thoughts on the process of delegation (21:15) Mary Beth and Megan share the awesome things coming up for their organization in the coming weeks and months: (24:21) Related Links: Do you want to learn more about the Humane Society of York County? Check them out here!  https://humanesocietyofyorkcounty.org/ (https://humanesocietyofyorkcounty.org/) or on their https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=york%20county%20humane%20society (Facebook). Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related Podcasts: To check out another great episode listed to our https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leah-craig-fieser/id1530838871?i=1000519181472 (interview with Leah Craig Fieser,) the Executive Director of Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, non-profit that also has a heart for serving animals,.  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview David Harkins who is a strategic change consultant and a professor of entrepreneurship. Show Highlights: David shares the process that he follows as a coach for entrepreneurs and businesses from current state assessments to implementing a culture change process: 1:58 Tracy and David discuss making decisions without all the information that they would like to have, and in a changing environment: 11:15 Mike and David talk about customer discovery and the similarities and differences between customer research in large vs. small organizations: 14:10 David addresses a question on how he coaches leaders to foster cultures of “systemic leadership”, while addressing that we don't need to quantify everything: 17:30 David shares his perspective on complexity,the inability for organizations to create comprehensive policies that cover the entirety of complicated situations that exist in organizations, and the wisdom of investing in listening to customers: 22:10 The group discusses the need to create the ability for teams to serve their customers effectively, while maintaining business outputs using the airline industry as an example: 31:46 David shares more about where listeners can find his work, especially highlighting his focus on the concept of change: 37:50  Related Links: Do you want to learn more about David and his work? Do so at: https://www.davidharkins.com/ (https://www.davidharkins.com/) or at: https://www.davidharkinscompany.com/ (https://www.davidharkinscompany.com/)  Check out Evolve 2021 https://evolvetechconference.com/ (here)! Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related Podcasts: If you're looking for a related podcast, check out our conversation with another socially conscious entrepreneur Geraud Staton, the Director of Helius Foundation https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-conversation-with-geraud-staton/id1530838871?i=1000520388367 (here).  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview Tracie Sponenberg, Chief People Officer of the Granite Group. A great conversation on how leaders can build communications, support their teams and ultimately put people first.  Show Highlights: Tracie S shares more about the Granite Group and her role as the Chief People Officer, including the most pressing challenges coming out of COVID, and her role in creating a psychologically safe environment for the team at the Granite Group. (00:53) Tracie S addresses how she and the team balanced business goals, while also working to create a physically and psychologically safe environment for the team (4:57) The group discusses the process of developing culture, and how the approach to growth can also help build a great culture (8:20) Tracy, Tracie, and Mike discuss the importance of creating a truly diverse and inclusive culture, and being intentional about challenging our own biases (17:56) The group discusses strategic planning and and how companies like hte Granite Group manage this process (24:50)  Tracie and Tracy talk about the challenge of driving great employee engagement among different employee groups, for instance: hourly vs. salaried, working from the office vs. remote workers. (36:20) The group closes the discussion with a conversion on what it means to be “people-first” in all things (41:58) Related Links: A great part of this discussion was focused on challenging our biases, and on the process of becoming more diverse and inclusive as organizations, and as people. Following are several links to resources discussed in this podcast:  https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Antiracist-Ibram-Kendi/dp/0525509283 (How to Be an Antiracist), https://www.amazon.com/Biased-Uncovering-Hidden-Prejudice-Shapes/dp/0735224951/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwruSHBhAtEiwA_qCppv5xZVrjh_lnaNMIA-tjFAadkZATc7MJHeM-MQPkvMcwNFJXCk4aVRoC8PAQAvD_BwE&hvadid=337681647721&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9009741&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1198212590203736304&hvtargid=kwd-605928165513&hydadcr=22530_10353689&keywords=biased+book&qid=1626967236&sr=8-1 (Biased), https://www.christianbook.com/white-awake-honest-look-what-means/daniel-hill/9780830843930/pd/843930?kw=21440761692&mt=b&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1186432&gclid=CjwKCAjwruSHBhAtEiwA_qCpptXb9SNJA9eIskWHdfJDroLqKMpcWFGjsL52K6glohy2dBPwTM4IwxoCvooQAvD_BwE (White Awake), https://brenebrown.com/ (Brene Brown), https://www.amazon.com/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414/ref=pd_lpo_14_img_0/136-6140346-4770244?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0807047414&pd_rd_r=9db09a61-acd6-48f6-8f77-efc890f88c04&pd_rd_w=TiBOR&pd_rd_wg=zVcZQ&pf_rd_p=fb1e266d-b690-4b4f-b71c-bd35e5395976&pf_rd_r=F31HWSRWM6R0F416V00X&psc=1&refRID=F31HWSRWM6R0F416V00X (White Fragility) Do you want to learn more about The Granite Group? Visit: https://www.thegranitegroup.com/ (https://www.thegranitegroup.com/) Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related...

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview Michelle Tracz, CPA, CFE,PLLC. Michelle is the founder and owner of Michelle Tracz CPA firm, and an active leader in the North Carolina Business community. We spoke to her about how she and her team help organizations build a strong foundation, adapt to changing conditions and how she integrates into their teams to support their growth. Show Highlights: Michelle introduces herself, her CPA firm, and when a CPA could be the right consultative partner for your company. (2:14) Michelle shares her perspective on how she's able to integrate herself into a client team as a true team member, even when she's not a part of their company. (9:36)  The group discusses the value of delegation, setting accountabilities and responsibilities to different team members based on the unique skill-sets of diverse teams, and the value of “staying in a swim lane”. (15:24) Mike recaps and reviews some of the major points from the conversation to this point. (33:09)  The group takes a laugh over a few “accountant dad jokes”. (41:38) Related LinksYou can learn more about Michelle Tracz at https://www.michelletraczcpa.com/ (www.michelletraczcpa.com) Learn more about how TEAMES & CO  at https://teamesandco.com/about/meet-us (https://teamesandco.com/about/meet-us) Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related Podcasts: https://teamesandco.com/podcast/28 (Strategic Planning). In this episode, Tracy and Mike  walk through the importance of strategic planning and how you and your team can start the process today!  ------ Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview Jon Jones, the president and CEO of Anthroware. Anthroware's mission is to untangle the complexity in routine workflows by creating digital tools that automate, streamline, and simplify processes. Anthroware believes that software doesn't have to be hard to use, and business doesn't have to be complex; your team can stop worrying about busy work and get back to what they love to do.   Show Highlights: Jon discusses the evolution of Anthroware from an execution-based tech shop into a comprehensive product studio, go-to-market, and strategic consultant with their customers who range across a breadth of industries (2:30)  Jon shares how Anthroware segments their customers based on their problem types, active vs. passive; latent vs. one with a defined solution. The group discusses how leaders should “filter out” potential clients based on fit with the strengths of your firm (6:45) The group discusses how to entrepreneurs should discern between “what they want” vs. “what the market demands” (18:30) Jon shares the process of defining a strategic vision both with Anthroware clients, and with the Anthroware internal team (33:40) Jon speaks to the research arm of Anthroware that allows them to be a strategic partner for their clients based on a strong understanding of the attitudes and beliefs of customers through “bottom-up value creation” (49:40) Jon shares where listeners can engage with Anthroware (1:05:30) Related Links: Do you want to learn more about Anthroware? Check out their website at: https://www.anthroware.com/ Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  Related Episodes: Learn howhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-teams-with-teames-co/id1530838871?i=1000497352241 ( Leading Virtual Teams) can help your teams achieve greater results.    Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support! Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice.

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview Scott Rutter, a trusted advisor and community influencer on how he has built a strong network and works to support his community and teams.   Show Highlights: Scott shares his perspective on building authentic, human centered, relationships. (2:05) Mike and Scott discuss the difference between transactional relationship building (networking) and more authentic relationships (4:15) Tracy and Scott discuss the customer discovery approach that transcends industries. (5:30) Scott shares his role as a builder of informal relationships within his network. (9:25)  Scott shares his approach to balancing confidence and humility as a leader. (15:30) Tracy and Scott discuss an approach to ensure that teams are focused on improving and learning from mistakes. The team discusses feedback loops, and an approach to team engagement (18:45)  Related Links: Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube). Do you want to learn more about Scott and his work? Reach out to him at:  jscott.rutter@outlook.com or find him on social media at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jscottrutter/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/justcalljscott (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/jscottrutter/ (Instagram,) https://www.youtube.com/CommunityConnectorNC (YouTube), https://twitter.com/jscottrutter (Twitter.)   To learn more about Rockstar Connect, check out their site here:https://rockstarconnect.com/ ( https://rockstarconnect.com/)   Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (https://twitter.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco))  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related Episodes: Learn how to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-foster-culture-accelerate-growth-communication/id1530838871?i=1000499597869 (foster culture and accelerate growth with communication)!  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of Teames and Co. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by Teames and Co. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week's episode,  Tracy speaks to Chris Gorges, Founder and CEO of http://www.thompsonandprince.com (Thompson and Prince), a Branding and Creative Agency. We cover a variety of topics, but focus on how Chris has built an incredible network, how this “extended team” helps him better serve his customers, and how he approaches providing an exceptional customer experience. As a brand builder, Chris has a unique perspective of the customer experience, and we hope you enjoy our discussion.  Show Highlights  How does Chris build meaningful releationshisp through networking, and how this helps him provide even better service to his customers (4:45) As a service provider, how do you work with clients to optimize the work between the internal team and your team as an external provider (10:35) Looking at the ecosystems that Thompson and Prince works within (New York CIty and Raleigh/Durham) how do you see the differences and similarities between the two startup ecosystems (17:25) Related Links Do you want to learn more about Chris's work at Thompson & Prince?   LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgorges (Chris Gorges) https://www.linkedin.com/company/thompsonandprince/ (Thompson and Prince)  Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/chrisgorges ( Chris Gorges )or http://www.twitter.com/thomprincenyc (Thompson and Prince)  IG:   http://www.instagram.com/chrisgorges (Chris Gorges )orhttp://www.instagram.com/thompsonandprince ( Thompson and Prince)  You can also follow EverHarbor, a collaboration started by Chris to raise the visibility and unlock the access to the world's best creative agencies, consultancies and more.  http://www.twitter.com/everharbor (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/everharbor/ (LinkedIn) http://www.instagram.com/everharbor (Instagram) Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results at https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design (https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO on http://www.facebook.com/teamesandco (Facebook)  https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco (LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos (YouTube). Announcement - TEAMES Global is live!!! We are thrilled to announce our first course is live and we will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of Teames and Co. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by Teames and Co. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. --  Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support! 

This week we are revisiting best practices in leadership training. As we prepare for the TEAMES Global launch this week (June 29th),  we have been receiving many inquiries about leadership training and how to best train leaders at each stage in their career. We hope you enjoy this re-play. https://teamesandco.com/teams/teames-global (Sign up) for updates from TEAMES Global and all of our courses as they launch! And all students can request access to our private LiinkedIn Group  - TEAMES Global and join the conversation with other leaders on empowering teams as they achieve ambitious strategies and deliver exceptional customer experiences.  Show Highlights  Tracy & Mike share exciting news on the launch of TEAMES Global, an online learning platform aimed at helping every team member build skills, develop stronger teams, and accelerate growth through on-demand learning. Been less than impressed with corporate trainings in the past. TEAMES Global offers approachable content in courses broken down into chapters, so you can learn when it is convenient. Take TEAMES Global on the go, listen to a chapter at lunch, or watch a video in just a few short minutes.  Tracy & Mike dive into common gaps in leadership training and how organizations can support leaders at every key juncture in their leadership journey. From First time leaders to Executives, and Directors and VPs, we chat about how organizations can better support their leaders with relevant training and resources.  Related Links Sign up for updates about TEAMES Global and learn how you can start to gain valuable leadership and team building skills.  https://teamesandco.com/teams/teames-global (https://teamesandco.com/teams/teames-global) Follow TEAMES GLOBAL on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal) and Instagram (@teamesglobal)  Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results at https://teamesandco.com/solutions (https://teamesandco.com/solutions) Follow TEAMES & CO on http://www.facebook.com/teamesandco (Facebook)  https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco (LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos (YouTube) Related Episodes:  https://teamesandco.com/podcast/06 (Navigating Unprecedented Change with Teams) Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of Teames and Co. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by Teames and Co. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice.

Show Highlights  In this week's episode, Mike interviews Kaleb Hupp, a former infantry officer in the army, and currently an owner and partner at https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/rally-point-wealth-management/ (Rally Point Wealth Management). Mike and Kaleb talk about Kaleb's experiences in the army and how his lessons in leadership, organizational effectiveness, and strategy have translated to his career as a management consultant, and now as an entrepreneur.  Highlights Kaleb discusses his decision to join the army and the beginning of his career. (5:30) Mike and Kaleb talk through the job of an infantry officer, his mission (7:40)  Mike and Kaleb discuss army training, and the balancing act of confidence and humility within the high-pressure context of a war zone (8:45)  Kaleb shares the concept of “Commanders Intent”, “Nested Mission Planning”, and “Backwards Planning” used in the army (16:20) Kaleb discusses his career in consulting after the army, and his transition to becoming an entrepreneur with Rally Point Wealth Management (20:50) Kaleb and Mike discuss the common threads that drive success from being an army officer, a management consultant, and an entrepreneur (24:15)  Kaleb shares his approach to creating customer value at Rally Point Wealth Management (29:25)  Kaleb shares the importance of Role Clarity and the how to live by the principle of “Positioning Yourself for the Best Control of Your Element” (30:40) Kaleb closes the conversation by sharing how you can meet with him (36:25)  Related Links   To learn more about Rally Point Wealth Management and to get a hold of Kaleb, please check out their site https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/rally-point-wealth-management/ (here) Follow TEAMES & CO on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook ) https://www.linkedin.com/company/68496936 (LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos (YouTube). Related Episodes: Check out our episodes on related topics like training with the Clyde Brown and the RTriad Apprenticeship Program, purpose driven entrepreneurship withGeraud Stanton and the Helius Foudation, and with Leah Craig Fieser and Brother Wolf, and leadership principles with Brett Hampson Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of Teames and Co. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by Teames and Co. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice.

Show Highlights  In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike speak about the launch of TEAMES Global. This is a great episode where the TEAMES & Co team highlights how they practice what they preach – listening to customers and developing products based on customer demand. They walk through the intent behind their TEAMES Global launch and the products that they're creating.  Are you ready to become a better leader? Tune in to learn more about the new TEAMES Global offering.   Highlights What was the inspiration behind TEAMES Global, and what is the core offering? Tracy and Mike discuss (1:05) Mike and Tracy talk about why Vision, Mission and Values are the key to aligning your teams and delivering exceptional customer experiences (10:45) How can you build Strategic Objectives to help your organization make sure you have a solid foundation to serve your clients, members and customers (16:05) Related Links   Learn more about how TEAMES & CO can support your organization's growth with our management consulting services https://teamesandco.com/teams/teames-global (https://teamesandco.com/teams/teames-global) Follow TEAMES & CO on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook ) https://www.linkedin.com/company/68496936 (LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos (YouTube). Related Episodes: TEAMES Global is the solution to the gaps identified in the TEAMES & Co Bridging the Gaps episodes. Check out our episodes on how to “bridge the gap” on https://teamesandco.com/podcast/28 (Training, Onboarding), https://teamesandco.com/podcast/25 (Hybrid Team Work), and https://teamesandco.com/podcast/26 (Current State Analysis) today!  Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of Teames and Co. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by Teames and Co. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice.

Show Highlights  In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike speak about Strategic Planning. This is a great episode that builds off of our previous discussion on Current State Analysis. As organizations are in new phases of planning, we highlight some tips and insights that we have learned from leading a variety of strategic planning processes. Are you ready to kick off your strategic plan? Tune in to learn a few of our best practices.  Highlights Once you have your current state analysis, Mike shares how you can kick off a strategic plan (5:50) Mike and Tracy talk about why Vision, Mission and Values are the key to aligning your teams and delivering exceptional customer experiences (10:45) How can you build Strategic Objectives to help your organization make sure you have a solid foundation to serve your clients, members and customers (16:05) Related Links   Learn more about how TEAMES & CO can support your organization's growth with our management consulting services https://teamesandco.com/executive/management-consulting#operations (https://teamesandco.com/executive/management-consulting#operations) Follow TEAMES & CO on http://www.facebook.com/teamesandco (Facebook)  https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco (LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos (YouTube). Related Episodes: Heading back to the office? Listen to our episodes on managing https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-teams-with-teames-co/id1530838871?i=1000521545972 (Hybrid Work) as teams return to the office  as well as https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-teams-with-teames-co/id1530838871?i=1000497352241 ( Leading Virtual Teams) to help you support your teams in achieving greater results.  Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of Teames and Co. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by Teames and Co. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice.

In this week's episode, Tracy Eames and Mike Vaggalis interview Clyde Brown, Vice President of Program Management at RTriad Enterprises, LLC. Clyde shares with Mike and Tracy more about RTriad's work to build the field of cyber security while also supporting people as they look to join the growing field. Through their KnowWon community and apprenticeship program, they are leading the way in expanding cyber security and delivering solutions for clients. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about how you can train your teams, build better customer relationships, and continue developing throughout your career.  Show Highlights  Clyde shares more about RTriad's KnowWon Community and their apprenticeship Program (4:45) How to leverage a new employee's perspective in driving improvements and innovations in your current process (13:40) Empowering new employees to help them succeed in your organization and on your team (20:40) How can you continue to learn from your customers to continuously improve your products and communications (24:20) Related Links Do you want to learn more about RTriad? Visit their Website https://rtriad.com/ (https://rtriad.com) or their resources at Cloud Training Source  https://cloudtrainingsource.com/ (https://cloudtrainingsource.com/)  and Know Won https://knowwon.com/ (https://knowwon.com/) We are getting ready to Launch TEAMES Global sign up for updates at https://teamesandco.com/teams/teames-global Learn more about how TEAMES & CO helps you build effective and empowered virtual  teams that deliver results at https://teamesandco.com/teams/virtual Follow TEAMES & CO on http://www.facebook.com/teamesandco (Facebook)  https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco (LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos (YouTube). Related Episodes: Learn more about how you can support your teams as you navigate a Hybrid Working Structure.  https://teamesandco.com/podcast/25 Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of Teames and Co.

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike discuss how leaders can use a current state analysis   Show Highlights  Related Links Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results at https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design (https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO on http://www.facebook.com/teamesandco (Facebook)  https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco (LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos (YouTube). Related Episodes: Learn howhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-teams-with-teames-co/id1530838871?i=1000497352241 ( Leading Virtual Teams) can help your teams achieve greater results.  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of Teames and Co. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by Teames and Co. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice.

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike discuss how leaders can best support their teams as they navigate hybrid work or continue working from home. We discuss how to build feedback loops and help teams transition into a new phase of our work processes. For your team this may be coming back to the office, continuing to work from home, or a hybrid work model.  Show Highlights  Why a “Team Assimilation” exercise can help teams build stronger team communication (2:56) What are the steps of a Team Assimilation (5:25) Mike underscores key areas of focus to help team processes and communications: team scheduling, locations of meetings, tools you may want to use, channels of communication your team prefers. (11:34) Helping your team manage another change in their working space and recognizing each team member's individual needs (13:48) Related Links Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results at https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design (https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO on http://www.facebook.com/teamesandco (Facebook)  https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco (LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos (YouTube). Related Episodes: Learn howhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-teams-with-teames-co/id1530838871?i=1000497352241 ( Leading Virtual Teams) can help your teams achieve greater results.  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of Teames and Co. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by Teames and Co. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice.

In this week's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Catherine Hayes, DMD, SM, DMSc, CPCC, PCC. Catherine is the Author of https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Going-Be-Okay-Projects/dp/0692131655/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1R1YWB3X3IDVV&dchild=1&keywords=catherine+hayes+book&qid=1620088157&sprefix=Catherine+hayes%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-2 (“Everything Is Going to Be Okay!: From the Projects to Harvard to Freedom”). In addition to being an acclaimed author, Catherine is an Enneagram expert, and shared her insights on how the enneagram can help team members build self awareness and foster better communication across their teams.   Show Highlights  What is the enneagram? (2:16) Catherine shares how the Enneagram can help individuals build self awareness (8:07) Learn how the Enneagram can help teams build better processes and communication (10:30) What are the 9 Enneagram types and how they can come to life (20:06) Catherine shares more about her Journey and her book “https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Going-Be-Okay-Projects/dp/0692131655/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1R1YWB3X3IDVV&dchild=1&keywords=catherine+hayes+book&qid=1620088157&sprefix=Catherine+hayes%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-2 (Everything Is Going to Be Okay!: From the Projects to Harvard to Freedom)” (26:50) Related Links If you want to read Catherine's book  https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Going-Be-Okay-Projects/dp/0692131655/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1R1YWB3X3IDVV&dchild=1&keywords=catherine+hayes+book&qid=1620088157&sprefix=Catherine+hayes%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-2 (Everything Is Going to Be Okay!: From the Projects to Harvard to Freedom), it is available at Amazon.com. It is a lovely combination of her personal story with insights about the enneagram woven throughout.  Learn more about the Enneagram at https://www.enneagraminstitute.com (The Enneagram Institute) Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results at https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design (https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO on http://www.facebook.com/teamesandco (Facebook)  https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco (LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos (YouTube). Related Episodes: Learn how https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-teams-with-teames-co/id1530838871?i=1000502044438 (Collaborating Across Functions )can help your teams achieve greater results.  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of Teames and Co. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by Teames and Co. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice.

In this week's episode, Mike and Tracy speak about Bridging the Gap in OnBoarding. As leaders, we invest an incredible amount of time in hiring just the right people, but often skip the most important step: On-Boarding. Whether welcoming a new member of the team to your company, or a new team member from within your organization, a well planned onboarding process makes an employee feel valued, welcome, and most importantly equips them to succeed in their role from day 1.  Show Highlights  Tracy & Mike dive into onboarding, what it is, what is included, and how it supports team members.  We cover how you can use onboarding to support team members that are new to the organization or just new to your team.  We answer a few common questions about On-boarding including one that comes up more and more, how do we onboard a new team member if they are working virtually.  Related Links Sign up for updates about TEAMES Global and learn how you can start to gain valuable leadership and team building skills.  https://teamesandco.com/teams/teames-global Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results at https://teamesandco.com/solutions (https://teamesandco.com/solutions) Follow TEAMES & CO on http://www.facebook.com/teamesandco (Facebook)  https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco (LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video? Visit TEAMES & CO on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos (YouTube) Related Episodes:  https://teamesandco.com/podcast/06 (Navigating Unprecedented Change with Teams) Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of Teames and Co. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by Teames and Co. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice.

In this week's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Geraud Staton, Executive Director of Helius. Geraud shares how Helius provides training and coaching for small businesses and necessity-driven entrepreneurs. They work closely with small business owners to help them earn and pay a fair living wage.The program starts with a 10-week business training program that ends with participants having a business plan and a working, 1-year strategic plan. Then, Helius students move on to a full one-year coaching program where they meet monthly with in-house coaches as well as a bevy of subject matter experts from the community who are all working with one goal in mind: to ensure our clients can create the strongest business possible, earning a fair living wage for employees and business owners alike!​ Show Highlights  Overview of Helius and how it supports necessity based entrepreneurs earn and pay a living wage (1:35) How Helius helps entrepreneurs build their teams, identifying their customers and how to deliver value to those customers are keys to that success (13:15) How the Helius tema invests in their team and how this helps deliver an exceptional customer experience (24:00) Helius Success Stories!!! (32:40) Related Links You can learn more about Helius https://www.heliusnc.org (https://www.heliusnc.org) or reach Geraud directly at Geraud@Heliusnc.org. Follow Helius on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HeliusNC (https://www.facebook.com/HeliusNC), LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/theheliusfoundation/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/theheliusfoundation/), and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heliusnc/ (https://www.instagram.com/heliusnc/) Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered start-up teams that deliver results at https://teamesandco.com/teams/start-ups Related Episodes: 7 Ways to Learn from Our First Year https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-teams-with-teames-co/id1530838871?i=1000494849095 Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of Teames and Co. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by Teames and Co. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice.

In this week's episode, Mike and Tracy speak about Gaps in Leadership Training. We have exciting news that we will share, and will answer our listener questions.  Show Highlights  Tracy & Mike share exciting news on the launch of a new TEAMES & CO tool, TEAMES Global, an online learning platform aimed at helping every team member build skills, develop stronger teams, and accelerate growth through on-demand learning. Been less than impressed with corporate trainings in the past. TEAMES Global offers approachable content in courses broken down into chapters, so you can learn when it is convenient. Take TEAMES Global on the go, listen to a chapter at lunch, or watch a video in just a few short minutes.  Tracy & Mike dive into common gaps in leadership training and how organizations can support leaders at every key juncture in their leadership journey. From First time leaders to Executives, and Directors and VPs, we chat about how organizations can better support their leaders with relevant training and resources.  Related Links Sign up for updates about TEAMES GLobal and learn how you can start to gain valuable leadership and team building skills.  https://teamesandco.com/teams/teames-global Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results at https://teamesandco.com/solutions (https://teamesandco.com/solutions) Follow TEAMES & CO on http://www.facebook.com/teamesandco (Facebook)  https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco (LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos (YouTube) Related Episodes:  https://teamesandco.com/podcast/06 (Navigating Unprecedented Change with Teams) Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of Teames and Co. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by Teames and Co. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice.

In this week's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jeff Kaplan Director at Venture Asheville and Co-Founder and CEO of Just Kibbitz. We speak about start-ups, growing your team, and how learning about your customer is your best investment.  Show Highlights  What is Venture Asheville and how does it support the start-up community  (1:59) Celebrating entrepreneurship and the impact of Startups in the community with the Venture 15 (6:33) Why a co-founder is so helpful for a start-up venture (12:05) Importance of a team and how they can help you deliver exponential growth (16:12) A case study in helping define your customers with JustKibbitz (25:00) Jeff mentions a book called Radical Marketing and how you can engage people who love you the most to support your organization (33:28) https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Marketing-Harvard-Harley-Lessons/dp/0887309798 Related Links You can learn more about Venture Asheville http://ventureasheville.com (http://ventureasheville.com)  or follow them on Social Media on https://www.facebook.com/VentureAVL (Facebook), Twitter @venutreavl  and https://www.linkedin.com/company/venture-asheville/ (LinkedIn)   Learn more about JustKibbitz at https://www.justkibbitz.com (https://www.justkibbitz.com)  or on Instagram @justkibbitz and https://www.facebook.com/justkibbitz (Facebook ) Read Tracy's article on the https://medium.com/@tracy.eames/launching-a-business-7-ways-to-learn-from-our-first-year-406065634067 (“7 Lessonss we Learned in our First Year” ) Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered start up teams that deliver results at https://teamesandco.com/teams/start-ups Related Episodes: Learn more about Investing in your teams https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-teams-with-teames-co/id1530838871?i=1000500320735 Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of Teames and Co. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by Teames and Co. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice.

In this week's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Leah Craig Fieser, Executive Director at Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. In honor of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day we are interviewing Leah Craig Fieser, the Executive Director of Brother Wolf Animal Rescue in Asheville, NC. We invited Leah to speak with us about her team as one of our goals is to bring awareness to adopting senior pets, and chose Brother Wolf, as I adopted my senior pup, Weezie from their rescue in 2019.    Weezie was a bit older than 10 years old at the time, but still has the energy of a 6-year-old :)   I am dedicated to raising awareness about adopting senior pets as they have often, like Weezie, been in family homes for many years, and adjusting to a shelter can be difficult. While they may come with unique needs, animal rescues and shelters can work with you to find the right match for you and your family, and a senior pet can be a wonderful companion -  I know my senior pup has been a welcome addition to the family.  Show Highlights  1)  Leah speaks to how she has helped build communication channels and fostered feedback from all key stakeholders (17:42) 2)  How Leah and the team have managed change while fostering their organizational culture (27:29) 3) Creating the line of sight from an individual's role to the broader vision and strategy. Hear how diverse communication actions implemented as small steps help build a stronger communication process over time. (33:46) 4) Mapping your ecosystem - how does Brother Wolf partner with other organizations to amplify their shared mission of animal welfare. (41:29) Related Links To learn more about Brother Wolf Animal Rescue you can https://www.bwar.org (visit their website) or follow them on https://www.facebook.com/BrotherWolfAnimalRescue/ (Facebook) or https://www.instagram.com/brotherwolfanimalrescue/ (Instagram) (@brotherwolfanimalrescue) You can keep the giving going and support the companion animals at Brother Wolf by donating items from their https://www.chewy.com/g/brother-wolf-animal-rescue_b72572436 (Chewy.com Wishlist) https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design (Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results.) Related Episodes: Want to learn more about communications. https://teamesandco.com/podcast/09 (Check out our episode “How to Foster Culture and Accelerate Growth with Communication.”) Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of Teames and Co. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by Teames and Co. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice.

It is a Throwback Thursday!! Today we release an archive from our podcast file! Recently you have heard some of our new podcasts with guest experts, but today's episode is a throwback from a discussion on organizational design that Luis and Tracy had at the end of last year. We thought it would be fun to take a trip back to the archives and share this short episode on organizational design.  Show Highlights  Tracy jumps into a quick overview of organizational design and how we think about it at TEAMES & CO (1:23) Once you have your strategy, how do you align your organizational design to execute your strategy (2:57) (Here we break down how you align to goals, and ensure each role is set up for success!) Now that you have your organizational design, how do you ensure all functional divisions are aligned within your organization (6:23) Related Links You can learn more about  TEAMES & CO at https://teamesandco.com Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results at https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design Related Episodes: Listen to a recent episode with Brett Hampson, Fortune 100 Finance Leader on how to build teams, create alignment, set expectations, and support your team's success through virtual work and a changing landscape.  (https://building-teams-with-teames-and-co.captivate.fm/episode/a-conversation-with-brett-hampson) Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of Teames and Co. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by Teames and Co. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice.

In this week's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Brett Hampson, a Finance leader at a Fortune 100 company. Brett is an experienced Finance leader, with extensive knowledge about leading teams and executing on results.  Brett and Tracy speak about how to set expectations with your team, support them through change like working from home, and how he is changing the way he plans with his team to be more agile to future change.  Show Highlights  What are the attributes that successful and empowered teams share? (4:15) Managing Expectations in the Real World (10:38) How to internal-facing teams connect with their internal customers as well as the external customer (17:40) Virtual Team Tip: How do you manage adding a team member, on-boarding, goal setting with Virtual Team members (27:19) Related Links Do you want to learn more about building team agility? Check out our workshop offerings at https://teamesandco.com/speaking-workshops#organizational-team-agility Related Episode: Leadership tip: How to avoid oversimplifying and deliver authentic engagement and team success. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-teams-with-teames-co/id1530838871?i=1000492340584 Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of Teames and Co. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by Teames and Co. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice.

In this week's episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Nicole Belisle, Co-Founder & Lead Facilitator, of Collective Channel. Nicole and Tracy speak about the Service Leadership Mentality, building authenticity, and the role of a leader. It is a great episode for all those listeners looking to build better communication and collaboration, while driving results! Show Highlights  How to build a Communication Cadence - examples of the Techstars model with conscious leadership practices added ( 17:59) What is an OKR? How to develop them to drive success? (21:16) What is Smarketing? (25:22) Unlock information flow, other approaches in addition to meeting cadence. Using informational systems  such as -Slack, Trello, KanBan Board and more (28:11) Related Links Learn more about Collective Channel at CollectiveChannel.com or follow them on Facebook or Instagram at @collectivechannel Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results at https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design Related Episodes: Listen to Episode 9 How yo Foster to Culture and Accelerate Growth with Communication (https://teamesandco.com/podcast/09) Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of Teames and Co. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by Teames and Co. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice.

This week Tracy Eames, Founder of TEAMES & CO, sits down with Troy Johnson, CEO of YM4C, a non-profit enrichment program that is committed to building strong, trusting relationships, positive attitudes, and life skills in youth through practical teachings and social entrepreneurship.  YM4C is a community centric organization that partners with local businesses, public schools, community centers, churches, and law enforcement. They believe that a good role model and a positive environment bring out the best in young people. Mentoring works best when it's long-term, centered in community, and built around fun activities. A positive attitude can transform a life, regardless of what one is going through. We should all strive to be more compassionate, kind, and respectful.  Show Highlights  Learn more about the 4S model - Strengths, Struggles, Supports and Sparks  - ( 9:59) Using sports and team building, Troy helps youth members set goals, develop critical thinking, build healthy communications skills around conflict resolution, peer support (22:30) Related Links Learn more about YM4C www.ym4c.org or follow them on social media at: Facebook -  YM4C  Instagram - @youngmen4christ  You can follow Troy JOhnson on on Instagram @troyjermainejohnson Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results at https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design Related Episodes: Listen to Episode 13  where we speak to Susanna L Harris about PhD Balance and leading virtual teams (https://teamesandco.com/podcast/13) Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of Teames and Co. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by Teames and Co. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice.