Podcasts about team culture

Episode Overview In this episode, John Kitchens sits down with powerhouse real estate leader Jack Perry to explore how thinking like a CEO can elevate your business—even in fluctuating markets. Jack shares his journey from pastor to full-time real estate CEO, why positivity matters more than ever, and how creating a culture of community, mentorship, and accountability helped his team grow to 200+ agents. Key Topics Covered Embracing the Storm The importance of staying positive amid market uncertainties.  “People still buy homes…if you talk negative…your agents start feeling that.” How perseverance through 2009's downturn shaped Jack's leadership. Refocusing the “Why” Behind Buying Avoiding transactional fixation in favor of long-term living needs. Jack's own home purchased in 1988 still houses his family today—emphasizing the real purpose of homeownership. Building Culture Over Commission Cultivating team unity through mutual support (Slack-driven showings, monthly barbecues). Every agent—veteran or new—plays a vital role: “once a rockstar, always a mentor.” Leadership Through Service The power of empathy and hands‑on communication (texting/personal outreach to 200+ agents). Jack's servant leadership style is grounded in authenticity over ego. Empowering High Performers Encouraging ambition: “If you're comfortable doing 5–10 deals/year, we might not be a good fit.” Flagging complacency early; celebrating agents pushing 25–35 deals. Keeping Your Eye on the Long Game Social media as a window into intent and consistency. Insight gleaned from Daymond John's quote: "I look at your social media profile" to assess discipline. Qualifying and Coaching the Right Way Ask deeper questions to uncover client motivations and timelines. Remind clients of their original goals throughout the journey to avoid wheels spinning. Scaling with Integrity Protecting culture as team grows—self-policing, core values in action, not on the wall. Ego-free leadership and letting others operate and innovate within the organization. Resources & Strategies Mentioned Mentorship model inspired by Frank Shamrock's “plus-minus-equal” creed Frequent personal outreach “Outcome over ego” mentality drives collaboration in turbulent times “If you talk negative or doom and gloom…your agents start feeling that.” — Jack Perry   Connect with Us: Instagram: @johnkitchenscoach LinkedIn: @johnkitchenscoach Facebook: @johnkitchenscoach   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Stay tuned for more insights and strategies from the top minds. See you next time!

Buckeye Weekly: Ohio State's NIL Strategy and Defensive Line RecruitingIn this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr from Buckeye Huddle discuss the recent commitment of four-star defensive end Luke Wafle to USC, who chose the Trojans over Ohio State and other top programs. The conversation revolves around Ohio State's approach to NIL offers and the broader implications for their recruiting strategy, particularly for defensive linemen. They delve into the debates among fans on message boards, Ohio State's historical recruiting abilities, and the potential impact of NIL regulations. They also discuss the importance of balancing culture and financial offers in recruiting and how Ohio State is poised to adapt to the changing landscape of college football. 00:00 Welcome to Buckeye Weekly 00:09 Recruiting Season Drama 00:56 NIL Offers and Ohio State's Stance 01:48 Ohio State's Recruiting Challenges 02:42 Historical Context and NIL Evolution 06:19 Impact of NIL on Team Culture 08:10 Defensive Line Recruiting Concerns 11:23 Evaluating Past Recruiting Decisions 17:19 Financial Realities and Future Strategies 21:51 Ohio State's Cautious Approach to Uncertainty 22:14 Impact of Transfer Portal and NIL on Recruitment 24:13 Challenges in Defensive Line Recruitment 28:55 Ohio State's Historical Success and Future Prospects 34:55 Strategic Recruiting in the South 38:47 Conclusion and Community Engagement

Executive presence might sound like a buzzword, but in this episode of the PSM Show, Damion Morris and Deirdre Booth get to the heart of what it really means. They break it down into practical, learnable elements: composure, communication, and appearance. Through honest conversation and real examples, they show how presence is not about being polished or loud—it's about showing up with consistency, clarity, and intention. They explore how poise under pressure signals confidence, why language shapes perception, and how your physical presence—including in virtual meetings—affects how others receive you. Deirdre shares insights from coaching leaders across the AEC space and offers advice for those navigating early leadership roles, especially women and introverts. This episode also touches on personal branding, emotional regulation, and the mindset shifts that help professionals move from reacting to leading. Whether you're already in a leadership seat or aiming for one, this conversation offers guidance on how to carry yourself in a way that builds trust, influence, and long-term impact.

Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Dave Garrison, author of The Buy-In Advantage: Why Employees Stop Caring and How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Give Their All. We've all faced moments where our team seems checked out or disengaged. But what if the real issue is that they don't feel invited to care? Dave challenges conventional approaches to engagement and offers practical, actionable strategies for fostering true buy-in. In this conversation, Dave shares the difference between engagement and buy-in, how traditional methods like bribing or badgering can backfire, and how leaders can use curiosity, clarity, and inclusive decision-making to fuel commitment. You'll learn how to better structure meetings, make feedback more meaningful, and identify red flags that indicate declining motivation. If you're leading teams and looking to create cultures where people don't just show up but they fully buy in, this episode is for you! Sound Bites “It's not about satisfaction. It's about whether people are bringing their head, heart, and gut to work.” “Leaders go last all the time. Except when it comes to vulnerability. Then leaders go first.” “You don't know how you land unless you ask. And you can't ask in a way that intimidates.” "People support what they create." “PB&J? It stands for 'patiently badger and jam it down their throat.' And that doesn't work.” “Three is greater than seven when it comes to priorities. Seven is not a priority list.” “Done with, not done to.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Start of Interview 02:00 What's the Difference Between Engagement and Buy-In? 04:20 Why Are We Facing a Perfect Storm of Low Buy-In? 07:00 What Leaders Do That Actually Makes Buy-In Worse 08:25 The Meaning of PB&J (Patiently Badger and Jam It) 10:26 How Leaders Unintentionally Undermine Buy-In 12:00 Warning Signs of Low Buy-In on Your Team 14:37 Debunking the Myth That Money Is the Main Motivator 15:42 The Difference Between Collective Genius and Consensus 18:00 A Structured Approach to Inclusive Problem Solving 19:58 The Role of Curiosity in Performance Reviews 21:40 The Power of Pre-Reading and Slowing Down for Better Thinking 24:20 How to Prioritize What Matters—From Ideation to Internalization 27:10 Simplifying and Clarifying Priorities 29:40 Ideas for Celebrating in Ways That Actually Matter 31:44 Why Specific Recognition Matters More Than General Praise 34:40 What Cornhole and Cookouts Have to Do With Buy-In 35:20 Applying These Ideas at Home: Buy-In in Parenting 36:49 End of Interview 37:15 Andy Comments After the Interview 42:29 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Dave and his work at BuyInBook.com. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 428 with Rich Diviney, a former Navy SEAL commander, on unlocking optimal team performance. Episode 94 with Heidi Grant and Tory Higgins, sharing deep research on the science of motivation. Episode 31 with Adam Grant—his first-ever podcast interview! Hear insights from Adam before the world knew him. Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills Topics: Leadership, Team Engagement, Motivation, Organizational Culture, Buy-In, Decision Making, Psychological Safety, Project Management, Recognition, Meetings, Communication, Employee Retention The following music was used for this episode: Music: Summer Morning Full Version by MusicLFiles License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Synthiemania by Frank Schroeter License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In our fourth episode in the Summit Series, we pick up again with these four real estate team leaders in one conversation:- Renee Funk of The Funk Collection- Ken Pozek of Pozek Group- Ben Laube of Ben Laube Homes- Jenny Wemert of Wemert Group RealtyEach runs their business differently - from vision to lead generation to culture. So you'll hear similarities and differences, as well as agreements and disagreements, as we move through their team-building experiences, challenges, and insights.In the previous episode: what sparked their teams, how they develop agent avatars, key pieces of their operating systems, how they're managing today's market, and more.You can see or hear that episode right here: www.realestateteamos.com/episode/when-how-and-why-start-real-estate-team-summit-seriesIn this conversation: lead sources and lead distribution, repeat and referral strategies, repairing and updating systems, defining and managing culture, and looking to the future of real estate teams.Watch or listen to this Summit Series episode for insights into:- How they manage lead sources and lead distribution - from database, organic, content, and social to PPC and Zillow- Specific ways they help their agents increase repeat and referral business- What role they've put themselves in and what they're most focused on right now- The state of their recruiting funnels and what works best- How they define and manage culture- Threats and opportunities ahead for real estate teams, from going independent to competing with big brokerages to NAR and MLS considerationsWe recorded these episodes at The Creator House, a studio in Orlando created and run by our friends at Sweet Fish Media.Still ahead in this series: another conversation with operations leaders and another conversation with agentsSign up for subscriber-only episodes and email-exclusive insights so you don't miss any of them: https://realestateteamos.com/subscribeFollow our Summit Series team leaders:- Ken Pozek https://www.instagram.com/kenpozek/- Jenny Wemert https://www.instagram.com/jennywemert/- Ben Laube https://www.instagram.com/benlaube/- Renee Funk https://www.instagram.com/renee_funk/Follow Real Estate Team OS:- https://www.realestateteamos.com- https://linktr.ee/realestateteamos- https://www.instagram.com/realestateteamos

You've asked for it, here it is. My first favourite things episode for 2025. In today's episode we unpack what I have been reading, we have one new selection and one oldie but goodie! Stay tuned for next weeks episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Chris Ogden, Texas Men's Basketball General Manager, as he shares his unique journey from Longhorn player to assistant coach and now GM. Get exclusive insights on building championship teams, the secret to Final Four camaraderie, and what it takes to recruit top talent in Austin's vibrant basketball scene.In this interview, Chris breaks down his scouting philosophy, toughest opponents, memorable defensive moments, and the strategic nuances of Texas basketball, including Coach Miller's style of play and defensive philosophy. Hear about the challenges of team building, managing transfers, and how NIL innovations are shaping college basketball at Texas.Plus, Chris opens up about balancing his roles—from GM to recruiter to a proud basketball dad—and shares heartwarming stories about his son's rising basketball career and international opportunities.Whether you're a Texas basketball fan or just love the game, this is a must-watch for an inside look at the program's culture, leadership, and the future of Longhorn basketball.Welcome to 3rd & Longhorn, your ultimate destination for all things Texas Longhorn Football! Join us weekly for an in-depth show featuring analysis and commentary from Lifetime Longhorn Football players Derrick Johnson, Alex Okafor, Fozzy Whittaker, Rod Babers, Jeremy Hills, and Clark Field Collective/Texas One Fund co-founder Nick Shuley.3rd & Longhorn takes you deep inside the world of Texas Football, offering a unique perspective from some of the best to ever put on the pads at the 40 Acres. Whether you're a die-hard Longhorn fan or new to the scene, our show provides unparalleled insight, behind-the-scenes stories, and expert breakdowns of games, players, and strategies.Meet Our Team:Derrick Johnson: NFL All-Pro and Texas Longhorn legend, providing unparalleled defensive insights. Alex Okafor: Former NFL defensive end, breaking down the line of scrimmage battles. Jeremy Hills: Renowned trainer and former Longhorn running back, discussing player development. Fozzy Whittaker: NFL veteran and special teams ace, offering game day analysis.Rod Babers: Longhorn cornerback great and media personality, sharing insider knowledge.Nick Shuley: Co-founder of Clark Field Collective/Texas One Fund, discussing the business side of college sports.Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram:Derrick Johnson - https://www.instagram.com/superdj56Alex Okafor - https://www.instagram.com/alexokaforJeremy Hills - https://www.instagram.com/jhills5Fozzy Whittaker - https://www.instagram.com/fozzywhittRod Babers - https://www.instagram.com/rodbabersNick Shuley - https://www.instagram.com/nickshuleyFor the most comprehensive coverage and insider access to Texas Longhorn Football, look no further than 3rd & Longhorn. Hook ‘em!0:00 – Intro & Guest Introduction: Chris Ogden, Men's Basketball GM0:45 – Early Years & Choosing Texas over Texas Tech2:10 – Austin's Unique Appeal & Recruiting Journey3:00 – Final Four Team Camaraderie & Secret Sauce4:50 – Transition from Player to Assistant Coach6:20 – Scouting & Building a Team: What Chris Looks For9:55 – Toughest Opponents Faced DurDerrick Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/superdj56Alex Okafor: https://www.instagram.com/alexokaforJeremy Hills: https://www.instagram.com/jhills5Fozzy Whittaker: https://www.instagram.com/fozzywhittRod Babers: https://www.instagram.com/rodbabersNick Shuley: https://www.instagram.com/nickshuley

Laura Kendrick and Cort Sharp hijack the mic to share what it’s really like behind the scenes at Mountain Goat. From Zoom bloopers to unexpected team bonding, they unpack how a fully remote team built a thriving, human-centered workplace. Overview In this special takeover episode, Laura Kendrick and Cort Sharp pull back the curtain on what goes into running hundreds of Scrum and Product Owner classes virtually—and why Mountain Goat's remote team still feels so close-knit. With stories of early tech headaches, Slack banter, hilarious costume moments, and the quiet rituals that keep the team connected, they explore how remote work can actually foster strong relationships and top-tier collaboration. If you’ve ever wondered how to make a distributed team work (or just want a peek at some Zoom-era growing pains), this one’s for you. References and resources mentioned in the show: Laura Kendrick Cort Sharp #61: The Complex Factors in The Office Vs. Remote Debate with Scott Dunn #147: The Power of Quiet Influence with Casey Sinnema Run a Daily Scrum Your Team Will Love Subscribe to the Agile Mentors Podcast Join the Agile Mentors Community Want to get involved? This show is designed for you, and we’d love your input. Enjoyed what you heard today? Please leave a rating and a review. It really helps, and we read every single one. Got an Agile subject you’d like us to discuss or a question that needs an answer? Share your thoughts with us at podcast@mountaingoatsoftware.com This episode’s presenters are: Cort Sharp is the Scrum Master of the producing team and the Agile Mentors Community Manager. In addition to his love for Agile, Cort is also a serious swimmer and has been coaching swimmers for five years. Laura Kendrick is the producer of the Agile Mentors Podcast and a seasoned Scrum Master who keeps virtual classes running smoothly. Outside the podcast, she helps clients apply Scrum techniques to their marketing and business strategy, bringing structure and momentum to big, creative ideas. Auto-generated Transcript: Laura Kendrick (00:00) Welcome in Agile Mentors. As you may have noticed, I am not Brian Milner. I am Laura Kendrick, and this is Cort Sharp. And if you have taken a class with us at Mountain Goat in the last five years, there is a good chance that you have met one or actually both of us. Cort Sharp (00:19) I think it's like 90 % chance, 95 % honestly. We've been in so many of these classes. Laura Kendrick (00:26) Definitely, and oftentimes together too with one of us TAing, one of us producing, sometimes one of us teaching court. Cort Sharp (00:33) once in a while, once in a while. Yeah. Laura Kendrick (00:37) So we thought we would come on over here and hijack the podcast to share a little bit about some of the insights that we have gained from doing about a billion, maybe a little exaggeration. Cort Sharp (00:49) Roughly. Roughly. We've done roughly a billion classes with Mountain Goat. Yes. Laura Kendrick (00:56) We have seen a lot in the certifying of Scrum Masters and product owners and advanced product owners and Scrum Masters and all of the evolution of the classes that we have done. We actually hold quite a bit of insight into what is happening in this world. And so we thought we would come in, steal the podcast, and share a little bit of what we have seen, learned, observed, and really just kind of Honestly, some of the laughs and fun that we've had along the way. Cort Sharp (01:25) Also, I think, I don't know, just your intro right there is talking about, hey, we've seen the evolution of these classes. That just got my brain going of like, remember the first class that we did? Way like 2020. I mean, I was in my parents' basement with really terrible internet. It was a struggle. Laura Kendrick (01:40) Yeah. Cort Sharp (01:49) But we were working on like Miro boards or mural. One of the two, forget which, which tool it was, but that was, yeah, that was before team home. And then we got to see the first version of team home. We helped do a little testing with it. And then we've seen it grow all the way into this awesome tool that we have nowadays. And I don't know, just, just to me, I think it's cool to see how we've been iterating and be part of that process of the iteration process, um, to develop these classes and these courses into. Laura Kendrick (01:52) Mm-hmm. Mural. Yep. Mm-hmm. Cort Sharp (02:20) the truly awesomeness that they are today. Personally, I'd rather take a virtual class than an in-person class with Mountain Goat at this point. Laura Kendrick (02:27) It's funny that you say that because I notice actually the iteration of the experience like outside of the tech piece because you know, that's where my brain goes. Here's the difference between court and I. I'm noticing the interactions. But I've noticed, mean how people are interacting a little bit differently in the online space, how even our team interacts, like all of those things has become so much more sophisticated and amazing and Cort Sharp (02:39) Yeah, just a bit. Laura Kendrick (02:54) I mean, honestly, we sometimes talk on our team between like the producing and TA team where like I've referred to it as a perfect game if we don't need anything from the outside team, which occasionally we need a lot of support from the outside team, but we've we've got this down at this point. And it is it's become those first classes. I remember them being super stressful, like, my gosh, the breakout rooms and all the things and just being like, I mean, you couldn't do. Cort Sharp (03:17) Yes. Laura Kendrick (03:21) It was almost like learning how to drive where you felt like if you turned the radio knob up, you might actually turn the whole car. And it was like, so much anxiety. Cort Sharp (03:31) I mean, but we just didn't know Zoom then. Zoom didn't even know itself then, right? What Zoom is, ⁓ for those of you who don't know, we host all of our virtual classes on Zoom. And learning that platform, like I'd used it once maybe for some just, yeah, here's Zoom exists in one of my college classes. That was about it. But yeah, totally. was like, man, what does this button do? Hopefully it doesn't end the meeting and kick everyone out. Laura Kendrick (03:34) Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. That's so true. Yeah, no kidding. But you know what's really interesting too, though, is that it's been over five years now for both of us being part of the Mountain Goat team. And we all work remotely. And other than you and Mike for a little while being right down the road from each other, none of us had any actual interpersonal interaction with each other outside of Zoom email and Slack and the occasional, know, fretted text message of like, are you late? Where are you? Cort Sharp (03:58) Absolutely, yeah, totally. Yeah. Laura Kendrick (04:26) But other than that it like we truly were of and still are a fully remote team and the crazy thing about it is we have at this point once gotten together as a full team in person and it was such an interesting experience being having been fully remote and then being in person and in particular the team that is live on the classes Cort Sharp (04:39) Yep. Yep. Laura Kendrick (04:51) It was a very different interaction because we have this time built into our classes where the team gets on the Zoom call 30 minutes earlier than the students do. And we get this time to just honestly have like water cooler chat and like friend chat or occasionally see Mike get on and you can't hear him, but you can see that he is quite angry at his very elaborate tech system that is not working correctly. Cort Sharp (05:14) you That does happen. Yes, it does. ⁓ Laura Kendrick (05:21) these moments, I feel like they really bonded us together. Because when we got together in person, it was old friends. wasn't even fast friends. It was old friends. And the banter even that goes on in Slack is fun and engaging and not rigid and confining. Cort Sharp (05:31) Yeah. Yes, absolutely. I agree with that. I mean, I'm just thinking back to like the first time because that was the first time I met you in person. aside from being like, wow, she's a lot shorter than I thought she would be. Laura Kendrick (05:47) Mm-hmm. shorter. By the way, court is like 6-4. Cort Sharp (05:55) Yeah, yeah. Not that you're short. But I've just always ever seen like, the profile like the profile picture. That's all that it's really ever been. So I'm like, yeah, you're like, what I would consider normal height, which you totally are. But in my mind, I was like, yeah, it's weird seeing, you know, your legs. That's funny. ⁓ Laura Kendrick (06:14) We digress. Cort Sharp (06:15) But aside from that, was like we've known each other for three, four, four years because we've had that time to get to know each other. We've had that time to talk about just life events, what's going on, where we live, what's happening, what the deal is going on with life. Because we've been very intentional about having that time with that. The 30 minutes before each class were originally very much so used to take care of any tech problems. As the years have gone by, we've for the most part figured out the tech problems. Sometimes, you know, we'll change something out. Laura Kendrick (06:48) Except, hold on, except last week in Lance's class, we were talking about his dog and suddenly it looked as though Lance in his entire room did a cartwheel because the camera just fell. This is not a small camera. Cort Sharp (07:02) It said, nope, I'm out. ⁓ man. Laura Kendrick (07:06) So we still occasionally have the tech problem. Cort Sharp (07:09) Yes we do, yes we do. That's why we still do the 30 vimits. Laura Kendrick (07:14) The crazy thing about that is that when we landed at this in-person meeting, there were members of the team that at that time, and I in particular had never had any interaction with. so like other than the odd email or Slack message, so it was like really knew their name, but didn't really work with them up until that moment. And it was really interesting because at one point, the way that the leadership team had mentioned of like, well, if you need somebody to step in and talk to Mike for you, if you're not comfortable. And I remember looking at court and being like, Mike's the one I'm most comfortable with in this room because of that 30 minutes. I feel like I know Mike. I feel like we have an actual interpersonal relationship where I have no problem speaking up and saying the things that I need to. And that has made like those little water cooler times, those little Cort Sharp (07:54) Yeah. Laura Kendrick (08:06) bantery questions, them asking about my kids or hobbies or whatever. And just knowing those things made a huge difference in our team functioning. The communication across time zones was so much better and easier and safer. Cort Sharp (08:24) Absolutely. We were talking a little bit before we were recording about just people who want pure in-person no matter what. I think at this point, I will always push back on that and say, you might not get that quote unquote collaboration time that's naturally built in, but if you're intentional about it and you provide the space and provide the resources, Laura Kendrick (08:32) Hmm. Cort Sharp (08:50) And also, kind of push people along, have some, I don't know, working agreements or something of, hey, our cameras are on whenever we're talking with each other, unless something like drastic is going on or something's happening, right? Which I think we're going to get into in a little bit, but it's massive. It's crazy. Laura Kendrick (09:03) That's huge. Yeah, I mean, it is. I think we can definitely speak to that in our own experience because we've had, of course, there are moments where people don't have cameras. There are moments where people have bad connections and we'll encourage them in class, like turn off your camera, save your bandwidth. But there are also moments where we are doing private classes for companies. In particular, we've done some with companies that work with like Department of Defense. So there's like real security. issues there and so they don't turn their cameras on. Their cameras are totally disabled on their computers. And it is, I have to say those classes are some of the most like energy draining classes I'm ever present in because I'll be there with the trainer and I feel like I have to give all this emotional feedback because when you are talking to a black screen, that's, it's really hard to just. Cort Sharp (09:47) Hmm. Laura Kendrick (09:58) survive that because you're not getting any feedback from anyone. So you don't know what's happening and you're constantly questioning and the kind of banter in your own mind is like, God, is it landing? Is it not? And you're just not getting any of that physical feedback. So I feel like when I'm on a class with a trainer like that, I feel like I have to be like, that's funny. I'm like, yeah, good point. Cort Sharp (10:19) Yeah, you're kidding. Laura Kendrick (10:21) I'm tired Cort Sharp (10:22) You No, I get that. And I've had some pretty similar experiences too. I might not be as in tune with the emotional side as stated earlier. So I might not help the trainers out nearly as much as I probably should. But I do think cameras on just can make all the difference. And again, situations where it's just not possible. Absolutely understand that. One of our trainers, Lance, he Laura Kendrick (10:39) Mm-hmm. Cort Sharp (10:47) He always likes to throw out the phrase, look, let's approach everything with grace, patience, and mercy. So I like, which I really appreciate, and I like that he throws that out there. But I think that's a good thing to keep in mind of like, know, even though you have the company policy, you have the working agreement, whatever it is that says, look, camera's on all the time, sometimes it's just not possible. Sometimes it just doesn't happen. I recently had to figure out internet in the middle of nowhere, because that's where I live now. Laura Kendrick (10:52) Mm. No. Cort Sharp (11:15) And I was worried for a while that I wouldn't be able to put my camera on. But, you know, if if they came down to that, I know that it would be, hey, you know, it's a it's a unique situation. It's something different. And we're going to do we're going to work the best that we can with it and try to figure out maybe you can turn your camera on for any time you're talking or just any time you have something to say or, you know, if you're agreeing with something, you could briefly turn your camera on to show like, yeah, I'm nodding. I'm agreeing. I'm doing whatever. Right. But Laura Kendrick (11:45) Honestly, I think recently I had a very busy day and we communicate in back channels, of course through email, but also we use Slack as a team. And so I sent a direct message to court about something and I just like, I sent it in a voice? No. And court's response was, didn't know you could do that in Slack. But in those moments, I think there are other ways of doing it too, where you can bring the humanity out, where it's not just words. Cort Sharp (12:01) Yeah. Laura Kendrick (12:09) So often I'm actually thinking about there was one time that you and I were talking about something and I misread it as like, I like kicked something, like some hornet's nest in there. Like you were upset with me, but you were like, no, that was not my intention. And it's an amazing thing that that's only happened once in five years. There was that subtle nuanced miscommunication of I thought I had offended in some way and I hadn't. Cort Sharp (12:18) So. Yeah. Laura Kendrick (12:34) Just keeping that in mind though, in written word, tone is interpreted because probably what happened is I like offended my kid or my partner and was bringing that into the conversation with court. And it had nothing to do with what was actually happening, but adding in those personal things of your face, your voice, those things really do help move that human connection, which enables the teamwork that we've seen at Mountain Go. Cort Sharp (12:42) Yep. Yep. Mm-hmm. Laura Kendrick (13:00) I mean, it's amazing the way this team functions and it is not perfect. There are definitely communications missteps. There are definitely like, oops, forgot to leave that piece out of the information packet. It happens. It happens to everybody, but we're able to recover really quickly or even it's a safe enough space to be able to speak up and say, I think I got left out on this. And it's responded to in a really gracious and amazing way. Cort Sharp (13:26) It absolutely is. I mean, Mountain Goat's been remote for longer than the COVID stuff, the pandemic stuff happened. Laura Kendrick (13:33) Yeah. Well, Lisa's been with them for what, 10 years? I think it was nearly 10 years when we started, maybe 15. And Hunter's around the same. So yeah, they've been spread for a long time. Cort Sharp (13:42) Something like that, Uh-huh. ⁓ I know that they had an office space and that office space changed just in case people wanted to like come in, come to the office. I think at one point, one of them was in Colorado, which is kind of funny because several people live on the West coast. And then it's like, okay, yeah, come on, come on, swing by the... Colorado office on just a random Tuesday. Yeah, fly in, have fun. I don't know. Yeah, why not? I don't know what the deal was or what it was like, but they've been fully remote. And I think with the kind of runway that they've had leading up until the time where everyone had to be fully remote has really benefited Mountain Go in a lot of ways, because a lot of those early, like, how do we work remote? How do we do this? Laura Kendrick (14:09) I'd do that. Yeah, let's do it. Cort Sharp (14:31) kind of was ironed out, but back to your, your point to just like, it's, it's incredible how much support there is. It's incredible how much, how well communication again, it's not perfect, but how well we're able to communicate with each other and how well we're able to just say, yeah, let's, let's hop on a call real quick or here. I think most of us have like personal phone numbers. We, we use that as a very much so last resort type deal. Laura Kendrick (14:57) Yeah. Cort Sharp (14:59) But even then, it's nice to just have those open lines of communication and know that those are always available, but also know that people are kind of in our corner all the time too. And I think you have a pretty good story about this one. Something happened in a class a few years ago. Laura Kendrick (15:09) Mm-hmm. Yeah. Yeah. It was early on we had, it was a non-Mike class. So it was one of the other instructors and there was a student who was just challenging. And in the end, it didn't go well in the moment, to put it, just to kind of like not go into grave detail about it. But Mike wasn't there, right? And so The thing that was interesting though is the first piece of communication that came from Mike, which was before that class even broke, right? Because it was one of those things of like, we have to share. As a team, we can't hide it. We have to share that something happened in class that was less than ideal. And so we did. And the immediate response from Mike was in support of the team. And later on, he did go and review the tape of the, because the classes are recorded, not for this purpose. They're recorded actually so that the students get a recording of the class afterwards and can return to what, you know, all the things that they learned because it's a lot to take in in two days. But in this one instance, it was beneficial in this way because Mike could actually see rather than taking people's words, what happened. And I think the important thing is not even what happened after, but what happened in the moment. that he instantaneously was like, I've got you. Like no matter how this goes, we're a team and I'm gonna support you as well. And that was actually, that was pretty early on for me. And it was in a moment where I didn't know Mike that well yet. And it was actually this very solidifying moment for me that was like, I'm in the right place. Like I am part of this team, not just a minion or an employee. Like they care about all of us. Cort Sharp (16:48) Mm-hmm. Laura Kendrick (16:56) and we're in this together, even if it turns out that we're in some form of trouble, it's still going to be thoughtfully managed and handled rather than just the kind of lashing out that can happen in so many environments. Cort Sharp (17:12) Right. And, and that experience, cause I think we were all included on that email. Like I, I wasn't in the class when it happened, but I do remember getting that email and it just was a clear communication from kind of head honcho Mike, right? A top dog saying, yeah, no, we, we got your back. on, we're on the same team. We're all working towards the same goal. And when I, when I read the email, I was like, wow, that was an eventful class. but. Laura Kendrick (17:26) Mm-hmm. us. Cort Sharp (17:38) My second thought, my second thought was, huh, this very similar to what you were saying of like, wow, this is a great place to be. This is a great company to work for. These are great people to be working with and alongside. ⁓ but also like, I know so many people whose managers, whose higher ups would say, Nope, you're in the wrong. You should have done better. Your toast, blah, blah, blah, blah. Like putting all the blame on you. Absolutely. Yeah. Yeah. Laura Kendrick (17:52) Mm-hmm. Yeah. The knee jerk. Yeah. Yeah. Cort Sharp (18:07) And it just, makes me think all the time of like one really blessed, like very fortunate to be here, very fortunate to work with mountain goat. but also people don't quit jobs. They quit managers. They quit leadership more often than not. And, not that I'm talking about quitting mountain goat, but, neither, neither of us are throwing that out there right now, but just like, Laura Kendrick (18:20) Mmm. Yeah. No, but interestingly in five years, I've not seen anybody quit. I mean, we've had people kind of go down separate paths, but nobody has been throwing their hands up and been like, I'm done. I can't be in this. There have been people who have taken other opportunities that they needed to take for their own businesses. But yeah, nobody's quit. In five years, no one has quit, which speaks volumes to the culture that is created in an environment where Cort Sharp (18:37) Mm-hmm. Laura Kendrick (18:57) And I also want to be clear that that response from Mike also, it wasn't disparaging to the other party either. It was simply a, like, it just let us know that I see you and this, you were in a hard moment in the moment and you had to react like a human being and you as a team, I've got your back and this is, you know, great. And to be fair to that was like in the heat of COVID. Cort Sharp (19:24) Yes, yeah It was yeah Laura Kendrick (19:27) good times. But there's also been a lot of fun that's happened in class too, which is, I think that makes a big difference. Like where we are, I don't want to say allowed because I don't think that's right, but like part of the culture is to have fun. Like Mike is a pretty funny guy. Brian's a pretty funny guy. Like honestly, the whole team is quite humorous and it's, we're allowed to like make these really fun things and Cort Sharp (19:48) Yes. Laura Kendrick (19:52) in response to like when we see them in class, like, we foster those two and it becomes this really fun working environment, not only for us, for our students. You brought up one that I had totally forgotten about with the costume. That was good. Cort Sharp (20:06) ⁓ yeah, I, I, yeah, I'll, I'll get into the costume thing, but I think the word you're looking for instead of allowed is enabled. Like we're, we're enabled to have fun. We're encouraged. Absolutely. Yeah. A hundred percent. If you ever hung out with Mike or, or taking a class with him, you've probably heard some funny stories. Laura Kendrick (20:13) Yeah, Encouraged, in fact. And my gosh, the one class too where Mike was asked how long they'd have access to like the videos and stuff. my gosh, Mike ended the class and it was a super engaged Chipper class. Everyone was laughing and Mike brought it down. Cause he did his usual thing where he talked about, what does he say? You have access as long as the internet exists and I'm alive. And then he went into great detail. great detailed speculation about what will happen once he's not alive. It went on for like five minutes. Cort Sharp (20:58) Yeah, where where he's like, yeah, you know, my kids will probably be like, what's this? What's this old website that dad's still hosting? Guess we'll we'll close that up 10 years down the line or whatever. Laura Kendrick (21:09) Dumbfounded. It was so good. But anyhow. Cort Sharp (21:13) man. But there was, I don't even remember why this happened in the class. don't think it was around like Halloween time or something. think the person, actually, I think the person does this to go to like local children's hospitals or local hospitals and just visit. But I get on and I'm normally the PM producer. So I normally hop on in the afternoon. And I took over from Laura and Laura Kendrick (21:22) No, it wasn't. think so. Cort Sharp (21:39) Laura was like, yeah, you know, pretty normal class. This happens, whatever. We're good. And I hop on and people start turning their cameras on. And then all of a sudden there's this dude in a Captain America costume. Like what? He's got the mask. He's got the, the, the uniform. He's got the shield and everything. And I was like, what is happening? What is going on? Come to find out he was telling his story. Laura Kendrick (21:50) Like full on math. Cort Sharp (22:04) Yeah, I do this. This is cool. And Mike was like, that'd be awesome to see. He went out, put it on and took the rest of the classes Captain America. So we have certified Captain America. Laura Kendrick (22:12) Awesome. We've had, there was the guy who was put on like a crazy hat for the first session and then came back for session two with a different crazy hat. And then other people started wearing crazy hats. And by the end of it, like by the final session, almost the entire class was sitting there with some like their kids stuff on their heads. it was. Cort Sharp (22:34) You Laura Kendrick (22:36) But was this one, like it stands out of the billion classes we've done. It stands out in our minds as these really fun moments. I remember the class where it was a private class, so it was for a company or team. And there were, it took me until the very end to, it was early on, so it took me until the very end to get up the gumption. There were five mics in the class. And finally I was like, I'm just gonna put them all in the same room and see if anybody notices. Cort Sharp (22:36) People just... Yes. Didn't they notice like right away, they all came back and they're like, team Mike is back in action or something, right? Laura Kendrick (23:04) I don't think they said anything, but they did. The instructor went into the room and like, yeah, they noticed. Good. My passive aggressive humor worked. Cort Sharp (23:10) Hehehehehe It's fun. It's all good. But it's also like going back to us being able to do this before I figured out kind of my background situation, I would always put up virtual backgrounds and I would just change your background every time and see if people noticed. And it wasn't, it was a lot of Disney. Yes. Laura Kendrick (23:23) Mm-hmm. Disney. That's the thing though. That also, that kind of stuff built a little bit of a relationship as well. like it was, court was always going to have something for Disney. I had one that I would, when I finally found the one I liked, I kept that one for a long time. And Mike would occasionally, when I wasn't in a class, he would send me a screenshot of somebody via email and be like, somebody's in your house with you. Cause they would have the same background. Cort Sharp (23:52) Yeah! Laura Kendrick (23:56) those little tiny things make the relationships and make the team function and make us giggle. So I'd be like out with my kids and see an email and be like, oh no, Mike, what does he need? And then click in and be like, you know, actually more often than not, it would probably be like, am I missing class? See, I'd be like, oh, that's funny. But you know, it builds that relationship. And I think it's why this remote working has worked so well for us. And I'm totally with you where I, when people are Cort Sharp (24:13) You Yeah. Laura Kendrick (24:26) railing against it because of my experience. like, you're crazy. This is great. Cort Sharp (24:31) Exactly. I'm like, how can you not want to just chill out, hang out in your home, chat with some people, get some work done, and like, you're good. Who despises that? Who doesn't like that? don't know. It's, Exactly, yeah. But I do think it does, it comes down to being intentional with it. We were talking about that 30 minutes before that used to be primarily tech troubleshooting. Laura Kendrick (24:47) I know, you get to do things on your own time too. Cort Sharp (25:01) but has since kind of evolved into, okay, so everything, like, I don't know about you, but the vast majority of time, unless a camera's fallen, the vast majority of time, it's, all right, does everything look good? Yeah? Cool. Sure does. Whoever I'm working with, awesome. So, what'd you do this weekend? how was this? ⁓ sorry, sorry that the Avs lost to the Dallas Stars. Yeah, I'm sorry too. Stuff like that, right? Where it's just, Laura Kendrick (25:19) Yeah. It's water cooler talk. Cort Sharp (25:29) It's fun, but we're very intentional with having that time to do that. And I think if you're not intentional in setting up that time, whether if you're working remote hybrid, you're not going to get it. And it's not just going to naturally happen because it is so much more difficult to produce. it's impossible for it to just kind of naturally pop up without taking away from some other intentional time. so I think in, in this this world that we're living in where there is the option to work remotely and there is this really big push to go back in person. I'm saying stick with remote, take your 15, 15 minute daily standup, and turn it into, you know, say, Hey, I'll be on 10, 15 minutes early. If anyone wants to come hang out, come chat. And make it worth it. Make it a valuable time because that is the time to connect and that is the time to say, yeah, cool. How are the kids? How was your weekend? Did you grill up some good hot dogs during this last weekend? What'd you do? Like, what was going on? ⁓ Build up that stuff. Laura Kendrick (26:23) Yeah. We also have Slack channels too, that are like that. Like there's a Slack channel for our team that's just movies, books and TV shows. That people, it'll get active at certain times and it'll be totally dead for a while and nobody's cultivating it. It's simply that somebody will pop in like, I just watched this and it's great. And they've set up also like the automatic bots, cause Mike's a big fan of James Bond. So like if somebody mentions James Bond, the Slack bot will say something quippy and it- Cort Sharp (26:39) Yeah. ⁓ Laura Kendrick (26:58) But it adds that little, like, little bit of humor, little bit of humanness to even though, like, the people that we have time to interact with like that is the team that's in class. So I don't, I mean, it wasn't until we were in person that I met our CTO. He was kind of an enigma, you know? Cort Sharp (27:10) Yeah. Mm-hmm. He was just in the background. Things just magically showed up digitally. Laura Kendrick (27:23) It was in my email and my Slack sometimes, but it creates that thing of like, now I know things about Hunter. Yes, of course it was because we were in person. I heard lots of stories and all that fun stuff. But also I know about like some of his like TV watching stuff. I know occasionally like what his wife likes to watch because sometimes he'll like pepper in something that, she dragged me into this and not my cup of tea. But it's those little bitty things that you start to learn about the people. Cort Sharp (27:39) Mm-hmm. Laura Kendrick (27:50) that makes them human and gives that space. And I also, think it's important to have it be a little bit of white space. so often we talk about cultivating the conversation and like, can you have icebreakers and get people engaged? And yes, those things are so important, but when it's with a team, you need to do those things, but you also need to create the empty space where maybe you have that daily standup or that... weekly meeting or monthly meeting, whatever that is for your team. And maybe at the end of it, it's just leaving the call going and allowing people to just talk. I mean, we did that as a producer team that we would have a meeting as producers that would be very structured and then kind of the official meeting would end. And there would be times where as a team we'd be on that Zoom. I'm like, thank goodness nobody needs this channel. Cause like we'd be in there for like two and a half hours. Cort Sharp (28:26) Yeah. Yeah. Laura Kendrick (28:42) just talking. And of course, it wasn't, you know, it wasn't billing time. It wasn't, you know, it was just us being friends and hearing each other and sometimes ranting and complaining and doing the things of like, this part was hard and like, yeah, well, people need the space to do that and feel seen and heard. And the only place they're going to get that is in the white space. Cort Sharp (29:01) Yep. Exactly. Yep. And where my head went when you were talking about the white space, I love where you just went to because that's absolutely very true. But where my mind went was the newest kind of Slack channel that that's been set up, which is the artificial intelligence. Yeah. Where we just we just it's cool because I'm interested in AI. I think everyone's interested in AI right now. Things are things are going in all sorts of wild directions with it. There's there's all sorts of possibilities that we can do with it. Laura Kendrick (29:17) ⁓ Yeah, that one's Yeah. Cort Sharp (29:32) And Hunter just threw out, who wants in? If you want in, cool, I'll get you in. If not, and you're not interested in AI, let me know when you are, because it'll be at some point, I was going to say. It's just another full group one. Yeah, we just. Laura Kendrick (29:39) Yeah. Pretty sure the whole team's in there. But it is fun. Like Hunter and Mike do deep dives and Brian too. And I'm like, wow, I just get to swim in that pool. It's really Cort Sharp (29:50) Yes. Yeah, yeah. You just kind of get a glean from what's posted in there and say, oh yeah, I am really interested in the automation side of AI. I want to do, I think I threw in there one time, like this whole GitHub repository that has just from zero to hero AI, here's a two week crash course. And I've been working my way through that. It's taken a lot longer than two weeks for me. I've been working my way through that. And it's opened my eyes to say, okay, now this awesome thing, think Mike just threw in there something about someone using it at Disney, I think it was, and how they were using it at Disney to propose, here's a cool way that we can use AI to help our proposals go faster or help our marketing campaigns go faster or whatever it is. And just learning and seeing and... Laura Kendrick (30:38) Yeah. Cort Sharp (30:44) growing together as a team as well and having that space of, yeah, you know, here's what here, here are these articles that I'm reading. Here's the ones that stuck out to me. And to have that space, I think also is, is really interesting to me too, not just because I like learning, but it's also like, I feel like, okay, I can talk with Mike about AI. I can talk with Hunter about AI. I can talk with whoever about it. And we're all relatively on the same page because we're all relatively getting the same information. Laura Kendrick (31:14) Yeah, yeah. I feel like having the Slack channel has been really helpful and all the white space and even honestly the in-person event, there was white space built into that too. There was definitely a lot of structured meetings because of course when you are bringing everyone in from all over the country and actually the world, have a team member who is in the UK too. Cort Sharp (31:26) yeah. Laura Kendrick (31:37) flying a great distance and being in a space together, it's got to be structured. You have to make that worth the time and effort and investment. But also there were dinners, there were shows that happened, there was fun built into it, and there were options of not just like, I'm forcing you to go to this, but like, here's a choice. Would you like to do this or that? And those things have made a huge difference in breeding the like belongingness. Cort Sharp (31:55) Mm-hmm. Laura Kendrick (32:05) and the feeling like we are actually a team. And even though there are definitely times where the frustrations arise, of course, I mean, who doesn't have frustrations, but it's a space where they can be vocalized, they can be talked through, and it's all due to that togetherness that we have, that connectedness that has been built through, honestly, Cort Sharp (32:05) Yeah. Mm-hmm. Laura Kendrick (32:30) just being in these like casual fun spaces is where that comes from in my opinion. Cort Sharp (32:36) Yeah, I agree with that. Just having the space to talk about whatever. But I think it's all rooted in communication, right? So in various methods of communicating and various ways of communicating too, where it's not just exclusively Slack, email, written text, we have that space there. But we do still run into some communication problems, right? There's... Laura Kendrick (32:41) Yeah. For sure, for sure. Cort Sharp (32:58) there's all sorts of communication problems that we're gonna run into because especially we are text-based heavy, but we're not exclusively text-based. But I think you were talking about a story where Mike was late one time or Mike's late story about communication and what was going on with that. Laura Kendrick (33:12) he tells it in class. He tells a story in class with that. It's one of his examples that he will pull into fairly frequently with an experience with a team where somebody was always late to the daily standup and they realized that it had to do with the fact that they had to drop their kid off at school. And so it was that simple communication shift of asking instead of assuming, asking which... They've put into practice too, like I recall early on hearing like, do you prefer to be communicated with? And like we've had these conversations that court and I have a tendency to be more slack people. But Brian has stated that for him, like when he's teaching slack is like his emergency line. And so like knowing that I'm not going to send him something through slack unless I desperately need him to see it when I can land it in his email versus Lisa and Laura are much more Cort Sharp (33:43) yeah. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Laura Kendrick (34:04) they're going to be in the email. Like that's just where they live and they are less likely to be in Slack. So it's just knowing those things have also helped us build the right kind of streams of communication. I'm pretty sure Hunter is everywhere all at once. Like he's omnipresent. You can get him anywhere. I know it. I'm in New York and he's in California. I'm pretty sure if I whispered his name, he's hearing it right now. Cort Sharp (34:06) Right. my gosh. He's the enigma. He's the enigma everywhere. I was gonna say, I'm surprised he hasn't popped into this. We've said his name three times. It's, he just knows everything and he's always got everything coming through and no matter what you need, he's any message away. Slack, email, could be carry your pigeon. I don't know, something like that, right? Laura Kendrick (34:43) Yeah, his next Halloween costume needs to be Beetlejuice, so I'm sending that to him. my goodness. But I think at the end of the day, the practices that have been put into place that you may have felt in our classes too, have helped really grow this team into what it is. There's a lot of strength here. There's a lot of fun here, but there's a lot of hard work here too. And a lot of, there have been hard moments where we've all just kind of put our heads down together and moved through the hard moments as a team with a lot of support and a lot of. Cort Sharp (35:12) Mm-hmm. Laura Kendrick (35:15) Just trying to be in it and be like kind of move things where it needs to go. I don't know what the right word is as a team. It's redundant. Cort Sharp (35:22) I think it. Yeah. But I think that that does show in our classes a lot, right? You and I have both taken a class outside of the mountain goat sphere, ⁓ and I'm not I'm not dogging on anyone. I'm not trying to talk down on anyone. But I got out of that class. I was like, man, we are light years ahead of that. Laura Kendrick (35:30) Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Cort Sharp (35:49) that kind of interaction and that kind of experience. was the information that I got out of that class was awesome, superb. It was great. But just the amount of energy and effort and time that has been invested into these Mountain Goat courses, it's far and away just, it shows. And it shows how much of a level up it is to take a class with Mountain Goat. And I do think partly, you know, I'm boosting my own ego here. But I do think partly it is because we are surrounded with some awesome people and we have some awesome people working together and awesome support on every call, every class that you take with us, right? You don't have to, like the instructor can focus on just instructing. And we, more often than not, we are typically in charge of everything else. Make sure that any tech problems, any issues, anything that's going on, right? Yeah. Laura Kendrick (36:32) Yeah. Yeah. I remember the early days. Like you just brought up a memory that apparently I had stored in the trauma bank. I remember the early days though being, because I would often, because I'm on the East Coast, court is in mountain times. So, often I would be the early person just because it's easier for me. was mid morning for me. we would start class and it would be just, especially honestly when like people were figuring out Zoom and all this stuff, it was... stressful. Like they were just, it was just question, question, question, problem, problem, problem. And we would get to the first breakout and I would send everyone away and the instructor would be like, that was great. And I'm like, was, you know, just totally frazzled. But the point was, is no one else felt that. And it was, I was in my Slack and working with the team, working with Hunter, things fixed, working with Lisa, making sure the person was in the right place. Cort Sharp (37:20) Yeah, glad. Mm-hmm. Laura Kendrick (37:33) and doing all these things. And though that has died down because we've all gotten very good at our job and the systems in place are amazing at this point, it still is like, that's the whole point. We worked as a team so that the instructor could deliver an amazing class and be present with his students. And we could be here or her, because we do have hers too, I should say. They're students. And we were here taking care of the things that needed to be taken care of, which was, yeah. Cort Sharp (37:54) Yes. Laura Kendrick (38:00) Though I had forgotten about that. Thanks for that. Cort Sharp (38:02) Yeah, sure. Yeah, it's gotten easy, right? ⁓ Laura Kendrick (38:04) Yeah, it does. But that's at the end of the day, that's how a good team is. I think that we can kind of end it with this thing of Mike has created this environment and it definitely comes from him. Like it's is rooted in the founder for us because we're a small team, small but mighty. But he it's rooted in his like engine of creativity, efficiency, and just love of innovation. And that has kind of Cort Sharp (38:18) Mm-hmm. Laura Kendrick (38:34) folding that in with seeing all the people as humans, and with flaws and different talents and all those things and human interaction is messy and folding all of that in has actually been what has bred these amazing class experiences for our students and also this rewarding and fantastic team experience for the people behind the scenes as well. And I think the lesson Cort Sharp (38:39) Yes. Yep. Laura Kendrick (38:59) comes from that, that if we can fold those things in together and make space for humans to be humans and also have this amazing expectation of creativity and innovation, then it's all going to happen. Cort Sharp (39:06) Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Yeah, absolutely. I 100 % agree with that. I mean, it does come down to Mike and Mike is a fantastic leader. It's awesome. I also want to raise Mike, but. Laura Kendrick (39:28) Nice. Not passive aggressive at all. On that note. Cort Sharp (39:29) Yeah, you know. No. I'm just joking, right? We're able to have fun. We're able to joke around. But it does come down to leadership, right? And I think that's true on any team. And we have just we've been so fortunate to be able to experience it firsthand and go through this awesome transformation from being in person to fully remote, even in the class teaching stuff. And it's been really, really fun. really, really enjoyable. I, you know, you don't love every day. There are jobs, right? It's a job. But I'm not gonna lie. I'm not gonna lie. It has been fun. It has been enjoyable. But I don't look back on it and be like, wow, these last five years were just all terrible. No, it's we've had great leadership. We've had great interactions with with everyone. And I think Laura Kendrick (40:05) You should have just left it at really, really fun and enjoyable. Mic drop, goodbye. Cort Sharp (40:28) It's just come down to the people that we're working with and the people that we're engaging with consistently. And our leadership, Mike, has fostered an environment very, very well that is around fun, around communication, around enabling us to grow, to learn, to try new things, to move forward. And I really feel bad for companies who don't have that kind of leadership. that's, it's a tough spot to be in, but, I'm really, we're really blessed and really fortunate to, to be able to work here. And I hope this, this little peek behind the curtain, kind of encourages you to you, the listener, guess, whoever, whoever's out there to take a, take a little step back and say, okay, what, what am I doing as a leader within my sphere of influence to help my team be a little more human and embrace the humanity side of stuff? Not just pushing for more, we need more, more productivity, more AI, more everything, right? Yeah. Use AI, make it a tool, but just remember you're, building stuff for, for people. You're working with people all the time. And I think that's something that Mike has never forgotten and never will forget and never will let fall to the wayside that we're all people and we're all here working with each other. Laura Kendrick (41:43) Yeah. Couldn't agree more. Well, on that amazing note, thank you, Cort, for joining me in this hijacking of the podcast, the Agile Mentors podcast. And we're going to turn it back over to Brian, who's going to walk you right on out. Cort Sharp (41:54) Happy to.

Welcome to our first-ever, six-episode Summit Series! Here in our third episode, we host four real estate agents in one conversation:- Bree Tucker with Pozek Group- Tony Galarza with Wemert Group Realty- Matt Anderson, solo agent with eXp Realty    - Nick Nelson, solo agent with eXp Realty Real Estate Team OS is bringing you the Summit Series, a new format that has an element of our Inside The Team series, but features multiple guests in each episode and 10 real estate professionals in total. In this episode, we have long-time team agents Tony and Bree, as well as solo agents Matt and Nick, who started in the local eXp Realty ecosystem of Renee Funk and Ben Laube.Learn why they all joined a real estate team, why two stayed, and why two went solo. Watch or listen to this Summit Series episode for insights into:- Something each of them shares in every buyer consultation and listing presentation- How they think about and use social media differently- How they structure their day and their week, including prospecting time blocks and time periods they're unavailable to clients- The role of the CRM- Why they all joined teams, why two have stayed for years (“I'll be here until I die”), and how other agents can make the team vs solo decision- How growth pillars, opportunities, and culture help retain high-performing agents- The ups and downs of fantasy footballWe recorded these episodes at The Creator House, a studio in Orlando created and run by our friends at Sweet Fish Media.Still ahead in this series: how to create growth opportunities with our four team leaders, how to recruit, train, and retain agents with our two operations leaders, and another conversation with these four agents!  Sign up for subscriber-only episodes and email-exclusive insights so you don't miss any of them: https://realestateteamos.com/subscribeFollow our Summit Series agents:- Bree Tucker https://www.instagram.com/breeinorlando/- Matt Anderson https://www.instagram.com/matthewandersonproperties/- Nick Nelson https://www.instagram.com/nicknelsonhome/- Tony Galarza https://www.instagram.com/tonygalarza_realtor/Real Estate Team OS:- https://www.realestateteamos.com- https://linktr.ee/realestateteamos- https://www.instagram.com/realestateteamos/

In this episode, I talk with remote work expert Eva Spexard about the essentials of thriving in a virtual environment, from building a productive setup to leading with intention. We explore the challenges of remote work, the importance of connection, and how companies can turn remote work into a competitive edge.Connect with Eva on Linkedin. Get in contact with us team@careerbee.io

What does it really take to live an aligned life—one where your personal and professional goals support each other instead of compete? In this episode of the Sales Maven Show, host Nikki Rausch is joined by bestselling author, book strategist, and coach Stacy Ennis to unpack what it means to live and work intentionally. Drawing from her global lifestyle and extensive publishing background, Stacy shares practical strategies for designing a choiceful life—one that aligns with your values, energy, and aspirations. Nikki and Stacy explore the power of intentional decision-making, boundary-setting, and wellness practices that fuel sustainable success. They dive into how to attract ideal clients, maintain momentum through rejection, and the value of celebrating wins both big and small. Stacy also reflects on her transformative TEDx experience and the freedom that comes from building a life rooted in purpose and clarity. This episode is full of actionable insights for entrepreneurs, leaders, and creatives looking to align their business with the life they truly want. Timestamps: 00:43 Introduction to the Sales Maven Show 01:19 Meet Stacy Ennis: Bestselling Author and Book Strategist 02:54 Discovering Common Ground: Idaho Connections 04:35 The Impact of Travel on Personal Growth 06:59 Challenges and Adventures of Living Abroad 09:27 Designing a Choiceful Life: Insights and Strategies 14:60 Balancing Personal and Professional Life 22:28 Embracing European Work-Life Balance 24:04 Attracting the Right Clients 26:58 Pursuing Dreams and Overcoming Rejections 28:09 Transformative TEDx Experience 32:59 The Importance of Personal Wellness 38:53 Celebrating Wins and Team Culture 41:25 Exciting Developments in Business 42:37 Connecting with Stacy Learn more about Stacy and her work at www.stacyennis.com Nikki invites you to join the Sales Maven Society. Take advantage of this opportunity to work together with you and Nikki. Bring your questions, concerns, and sales situations; she provides answers and guidance. Join the Sales Maven Society here, click Join Today, and then checkout and use coupon code 47trial to get your first month for $47.00! For more actionable sales tips, download the FREE Closing The Sale Ebook. Find Nikki: Nikki Rausch nikki@yoursalesmaven.com Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram Sales Maven Society https://calendly.com/salesmaven/work-with-nikki-discussion

Improving staff accountability doesn't always require a training program. In fact, some of the most effective strategies for nonprofit leadership development and team performance don't involve training at all. In this episode of Learning for Good, I share three powerful non-training solutions to boost accountability, enhance team culture, and drive consistent performance across teams.Whether you're facing missed deadlines, inconsistent follow-through, or simply want to elevate your team's effectiveness, this episode offers actionable ideas built on workplace behavior change strategies and rooted in the psychology of habit formation. ▶️ Three Non-Training Solutions that Improve Staff Accountability ▶️ Key Points:00:58 Why accountability is essential for high-performing nonprofit teams02:50 Three non-training solutions that can improve staff accountability05:50 How these non-training solutions support behavior change and habit formation07:44 Why training alone won't solve performance challengesResources from this episode:Join the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collectiveWas this episode helpful? If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, follow and leave a review!

SummaryIn this episode, Jack Clabby and Kayley Melton discuss their conversation with Reginald Andre, a cybersecurity expert and CEO of ARK Solvers. They explore themes of mentorship, the evolution of cybersecurity businesses, the impact of AI, team culture, and community engagement. Andre shares his journey from aspiring English teacher to successful entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and personal growth in the cybersecurity field. In this engaging conversation, the speakers delve into the importance of mentorship, innovative teaching methods, and the role of AI in personal and professional development. They share personal anecdotes about mentoring students and children, emphasizing hands-on learning and real-world applications. The discussion also touches on the fun and insightful lifestyle polygraph segment, where the guest answers quirky questions that reveal his personality and approach to challenges.TakeawaysAndre is a natural mentor who emphasizes actionable advice.The importance of building a fantasy board of directors.Reginald's journey from CompUSA to CEO of ARK Solvers.The shift from IT to cybersecurity in business.AI's growing role in cybersecurity and business efficiency.Hiring based on personality and cultural fit over technical skills.Encouraging a culture of learning from mistakes.The impact of community engagement on personal growth.The significance of mentorship in shaping careers.Raising awareness on critical social issues like human trafficking. Mentorship can significantly impact a student's career trajectory.Hands-on learning is more effective than traditional lectures.Building a resume starts with taking initiative in school activities.AI can serve as a valuable tool for decision-making and mentorship.Creating a community around learning can enhance educational experiences.Students should actively seek internships and opportunities before graduation.Innovative teaching methods can fill gaps in traditional education systems.Personal anecdotes can illustrate the effectiveness of mentorship.Engaging with technology early can lead to better career prospects.Networking and building relationships are crucial for professional growth.TitlesMentorship in Cybersecurity: Lessons from Reginald AndreThe Evolution of Cybersecurity: From IT to AIBuilding a Strong Team Culture in CybersecurityCommunity Engagement: Making a Difference Beyond BusinessSound Bites"Andre is such a natural mentor.""I built my fantasy board of directors.""I had to pivot my business.""AI is not going to take your job.""I always leave him with something.""He was actually building his resume.""Everything has to be hands-on.""I would do Too Fast Too Furious.""You'd be tasked with AI education."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Mentorship01:56 The Journey of Reginald Andre05:58 From IT to Cybersecurity: A Business Evolution11:55 The Impact of AI on Cybersecurity17:52 Building a Strong Team Culture22:05 Community Engagement and Personal Growth27:39 Mentorship and Impact30:21 Innovative Teaching Approaches34:04 Lifestyle Polygraph: Fun and Insightful Questions

In this episode of The Timeout, Dwyane Wade, D Wright, Bob, and Chris Johnson get real about the unglamorous side of the game—from sore feet to grooming routines. They joke about aging bodies, beard care, and whether it’s weird for guys to say “good night” on the phone. Chris reframes draft day as the “replacement system,” spotlighting the heartbreak for players leaving the league. The crew celebrates SGA’s MVP win and breaks down why OKC is one of the smartest-built teams in years. They criticize Minnesota’s game plan, call for Ant Edwards to expand his offensive bag, and stress that future titles will take serious work. Wade shares love for Melo’s Hall of Fame shoutout, and Bob declares himself a new Florida Panthers fan. Music Credit: Khari Mateen. What We Discussed: 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Real Talk, Tight Js, Transitions & Turning 40 08:26 BOB Shirt, The Panthers, & Chicago Energy 13:57 Beard Care & Grooming 18:11 Midrange Mastery, Team Loyalty & OKC’s Rise 28:41 Basketball IQ, Team Culture & Why OKC Just Different 43:42 No Shortcuts To Greatness 52:00 "Don't Call Me Goodnight" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining us LIVE at the Simply Business Summit, alongside Alli Garison, Carrie Benedet, Tahnee Sanders and Julia Mattox is the fabulous Susan Judd. Susan has an exciting new topic to bring to summit this year, the impact of Menopause on work and the workplace. Today's conversion takes us to where her interest in this revolution started, to her own experience, through to what research is saying about how Menopause is impacting not just the women in our community but everyone in our community. I hope you will join Susan, Alli, Carrie, Tahnee, Julia and I at this years Simply Business Summit June 18-20, 2025. Book now at simplystaceymorgan.com/summitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Overview: In this high-impact episode, John Kitchens welcomes Kenny Truong back to the podcast. Kenny leads a powerhouse team based in the Bay Area, and they dive deep into how his team not only survived but thrived through volatile markets, maintaining 90% retention of top producers and innovating with AI and tech to stay ahead. They unwrap why deeper relationships, authentic leadership, and smart execution are non-negotiable in today's market. Kenny shares his real-world insights on agent retention, the evolution of marketing and social media strategies, AI integrations for real estate, and how high-velocity decision-making can 10X your business growth. If you're ready to lead through change, dominate market shifts, and build a real estate business for the future — you'll want to listen to this one all the way through. What You'll Learn: How Kenny's team kept 90% of top agents during a market downturn. Why scaling back events and going deeper with the team created explosive growth. How to reframe retention as re-recruiting your agents daily. Practical systems for agent communication, coaching, and performance tracking. Why authentic, raw content beats polished marketing on social platforms. How AI (like ChatGPT and tools like Fixer.ai) is reshaping client experience and productivity. Kenny's decision-making framework: move fast, learn faster. How to anticipate future consumer behavior and stay market-relevant. The power of creating a “culture of execution” inside your real estate business. Key Takeaways: Focus on the Fundamentals: Deeper personal connections > mass recruiting. AI is Here: Use it to elevate client experiences and agent workflows. Authenticity Wins: Raw, real content creates stronger consumer bonds than polished, scripted media. Move Fast: High-velocity decision-making beats over-planning every time. Retention is Re-Recruiting: The agents who stay are the agents you consistently pour into. Resources and Mentions: Kenny Truong on Instagram (@Kenny_Fast) John Kitchens Coaching Tools Mentioned: ChatGPT, Fixer.ai, Slack, Mighty Networks, Monday.com   "I take action fast — I'd rather make 60 good decisions and 40 bad ones than sit and overthink." - Kenny Truong   Connect with Us: Instagram: @johnkitchenscoach LinkedIn: @johnkitchenscoach Facebook: @johnkitchenscoach   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Stay tuned for more insights and strategies from the top minds. See you next time!

With all the challenges going on in the economy right now, as a business owner or team leader, it's real easy to focus on the challenges and not your team. As human beings, we have a natural talent for reacting to situations versus planning for potential situations that may occur.However, if you do the latter, you can capitalize on these challenges. The company or team that adapts first always has an advantage in the marketplace.So, on this episode, I've going to show you how to make strategic planning a part of your team culture. This will help you and your team not get blindsided when all your competitors do.Full Show Notes: Make Strategic Thinking Part of Your Team Culture(https://www.leadersinstitute.com/strategic-thinking-make-strategic-thinking-part-of-your-team-culture/)

In this special mailbag episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee and Mike dive into some powerful listener-submitted questions that hit at the heart of today's youth hockey experience—from the overwhelming costs of AAA, to what really matters when choosing a team, to how concussions can change the way young players approach the game.Whether you're a hockey parent struggling with financial decisions, a coach wondering how to build true team culture, or just trying to figure out how to support your child's passion for the game, this episode is packed with insight, honest advice, and real stories from decades in the rink.We also talk about:What to do when your child's motivation changesWhy there's no “one path” in hockey developmentThe real role of team building (spoiler: it's not just pizza parties)And why sometimes the best thing to do… is step back

Michelle Gladieux is known as a human potential whisperer. She's written the award- winning book Communicate with Courage and she's President of Gladieux Consulting, a team of 7 teaching communication and leadership topics, offering executive coaching and strategic planning around the U.S. Michelle has 18 years collegiate teaching experience at three universities, accepting her first faculty position teaching organizational leadership at age 23. She's started her career as an HR and Training Director in the cold storage, robotics, and construction industries and visits conferences as a keynote speaker. Michelle has mentored thousands of people across companies, government, military and beyond, and her positive effect is evident after just one interaction.

Summary In this episode, Andy welcomes Dr. Patricia Grabarek, co-author of Leading for Wellness: How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives. Patricia is an industrial-organizational psychologist and co-founder of Workr Beeing. She brings her expertise in workplace wellness, leadership behavior, and employee engagement to this timely conversation about how leaders can improve not just productivity, but people's lives. They explore the surprising truth that employee wellness isn't about perks like step challenges or mindfulness apps--it's about leadership. Patricia shares the difference between Generator leaders and Extinguisher leaders, how “Struggle Statements” foster psychological safety, and the simple yet powerful behaviors that make a lasting impact on your team's wellbeing. From practical strategies for setting boundaries to powerful recovery practices, this conversation offers a playbook for leaders who want to create sustainable performance through human-centered leadership. If you're looking for insights on how to lead with empathy while driving results, this episode is for you! Sound Bites “What we learned is that people think about wellness holistically. It's very individual.” “You can't yoga your way out of a toxic work environment.” “Most leaders don't wake up and think, 'I'm going to extinguish my team today.' It happens slowly and unconsciously.” “I don't think anyone's waking up and being like, I wanna make work suck for everybody around me today!” “Leaders are people. They fail at things. They're not always doing well. And when you have this ideal leader, that's the persona you're putting on, then your employees don't trust you.” “Your behavior as a leader is the most powerful wellness intervention you can offer.” “When leaders share their struggles, it creates a ripple effect of trust.” “If you want your team to respect boundaries, you have to model them first.” “Employees don't leave jobs—they leave leaders who extinguish them.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:59 Start of Interview 02:11 What is Wellness? 04:05 Generators vs. Extinguishers 07:30 When Someone is an Inconsistent Extinguisher 08:57 What are Struggle Statements? 12:50 Recognizing Burnout and Its Signs 15:51 Strategies for Post-Work Recovery 18:12 The Role of Control With Stress 19:57 An Example of Someone Transforming How They Lead for Wellness 22:11 Organizational Wellness: What's Not Working? 23:53 Authenticity and Role Modeling in Leadership 26:20 Balancing Work and Life: Integrators vs. Segmenters 27:06 Fostering Wellness at Home 27:51 End of Interview 28:20 Andy Comments After the Interview 34:35 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Patricia and her work at WorkrBeeing.com/book. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 448 with Marie-Helene Pelletier about her book The Resilience Plan. Episode 398 with Dr. Neha Sangwan about her book on burnout. Episode 324 with Jim Harter from Gallup about building resilient cultures. Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills Topics: Leadership, Employee Wellness, Psychological Safety, Burnout, Team Culture, Vulnerability, Work-Life Balance, Authenticity, Empathy, Boundaries, Recovery, Organizational Health The following music was used for this episode: Music: Summer Morning Full Version by MusicLFiles License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Chillhouse by Frank Schroeter License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Welcome to our first-ever, six-episode Summit Series. In our first episode, we host four real estate team leaders in one conversation:- Jenny Wemert of Wemert Group Realty- Ken Pozek of Pozek Group- Ben Laube of Ben Laube Homes- Renee Funk of The Funk CollectionTo help you make your next decision or take your next step, no matter where you are on your real estate journey, we constantly bring you the voices, experiences, and lessons of team leaders, operations leaders, and agents. Now, Real Estate Team OS is bringing you the Summit Series a new format that has an element of our Inside The Team series, but features multiple guests in each episode. Each of our four team leaders runs their business differently - from vision to lead generation to culture. So you'll hear similarities and differences, as well as agreements and disagreements, as we move through their team-building experiences, challenges, and insights. Why the team started. How you generate opportunities. Ways to preserve culture. How you find the right agents. Why they're attracting $10-15M producers and even small teams. And more! Watch or listen to this Summit Series episode for insights into:- Who our four team leaders are- What sparked the start of each of their real estate teams- Who to hire and how to improve your delegation as you grow your team- What's been unexpected, including when team building was most fun and when it was dark and unprofitable- How to guide agents through a more challenging market and through necessary changes- Ways to preserve culture as your team grows- How they develop agent avatars, what they look like in practice, and how they increase retention and success- The role of strategy vs the role of luck- How the right people, ChatGPT, and a content machine support each of their operating systems (Team OS)- How to develop confidence on camera or even in a listing presentationWe recorded these episodes at The Creator House, a studio in Orlando created and run by our friends at Sweet Fish Media.Still ahead in the series: two conversations with operations leaders, two conversations with agents, and another conversation with these team leaders!Sign up for subscriber-only episodes and email-exclusive insights so you don't miss any of them: https://realestateteamos.com/subscribeFollow our Summit Series team leaders:- Ken Pozek https://www.instagram.com/kenpozek/- Renee Funk https://www.instagram.com/renee_funk/- Ben Laube https://www.instagram.com/benlaube/- Jenny Wemert https://www.instagram.com/jennywemert/Follow Real Estate Team OS:- https://www.realestateteamos.com- https://linktr.ee/realestateteamos- https://www.instagram.com/realestateteamos/

Joining us LIVE at the Simply Business Summit, alongside Susan Judd, Carrie Benedet and Tahnee Sanders is the fabulous Alli Garison. Alli is your go-to expert when it comes to managing your business and nurturing your family. On today's episode she talks about people pleasing and our ability as women to serve ourselves before others, breaking down the age old stories of having to grind ourselves to burnout in the service of others needs. She will be unpacking this further with practical tips and strategies at the Simply Business Summit. I hope you will join Alli, Susan, Tahnee and I at this years Simply Business Summit June 18-20, 2025. Book now at simplystaceymorgan.com/summitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!!Patrick Crossan, Former GM And Head Coach Of Wizards District Gaming, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Building A Roster In The NBA 2K League, Winning Back To Back Championships And NBA 2K Memories!!!(0:00) - Intro(0:13) - Welcoming Patrick To Gen Z Hoops(1:00) - Early Days In Sports Journalism(4:54) - Pursuing Esports And Competitive Gaming(6:41) - Favorite 2K(10:26) - Sports Journalism Skills Translating To Building A Team(11:37) - GM And Head Coach Of Wizards District Gaming(14:33) - Team Culture(15:58) - Back To Back Championships (16:49) - Coach Of The Year And Highest Winning Percentage In League History(21:29) - Defensive Settings(23:39) - Drafting JBM (26:58) - Managing A Team During Slumps(31:13) - Connecting Brand Strategy To Team Identity(33:49) - Building A Connection Between WizDG And The DC Community(36:36) - NBA 2K League Competition Committee(37:43) - NBA 2K Glitches And Memories(43:52) - Team USA(47:53) - Advice

Did you know that how we come into the world can shape how we think, feel and behave, long-term?What if some of those repeat patterns go way back, before you can even remember?!I have recently been working with Ingrid Weissmann, a Body-Mind Trauma Therapist, whose special interest is healing birth and reproductive traumas. Ingrid is my guest on this bonus episode of the podcast.It turns out, our body carries memories of our time in the womb, our birth experience and how well we bonded with our parents. You are invited to explore Ingrid's work for yourself. She is hosting a fascinating free webinar called "Heal Reproductive Traumas and Find Freedom", on Wednesday 28th May 2025, 7 to 8pm AEST. Register here: https://pages.thetraumasolution.com.au/webinar?sa=sa0026874078dcb3a01f345cd238dc53b73e3ef1fbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Courtney Turich shares the journey of Cooler Heads, the startup behind a scalp cooling device that helps chemo patients keep their hair and dignity.   From early challenges to reaching over 100 infusion centers, she reveals how awareness, advocacy, and social media-fueled their growth.   We explore the emotional impact of scalp cooling, the barriers to oncologist adoption, and the company's commitment to patient education.   Courtney also offers career advice for breaking into medical sales, thriving in startups, and leading with purpose.   This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to build a mission-driven career, create a real impact in healthcare, or understand what it takes to grow a successful medical startup.   Connect with Courtney: LinkedIn Connect with Me: LinkedIn   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Want to connect with past guests and access exclusive Q&As? Join our EYS Skool Community today!

What if your child could actually learn to manage money—not just play pretend with it?   Teaching kids about money has traditionally involved games, fake dollars, and hypothetical situations. But what if the key to lasting financial habits was giving them real financial experiences? In this eye-opening episode, we talk to the CEO of Stockpile, a financial platform that helps kids and families learn to save, invest, and spend. Victor opens up about his founder journey, raising $45 million, the company's mission-driven design, and how Stockpile empowers kids to make real investment choices while giving parents peace of mind. You'll hear how Stockpile has built a platform that doesn't just teach financial literacy; helps families live it, building lifelong confidence and smart money behaviors. This one's a must-listen for parents, educators, and startup founders alike.   Here are highlights: -Real Financial Literacy for Kids: Research shows kids learn best with real-world experience. Stockpile's platform uses actual money to teach kids saving, investing, and budgeting in a meaningful, lasting way.   -Mission-Driven Design: Stockpile prioritizes saving and investing over spending, with features like "kids choose, parents approve" to foster smart habits and meaningful family money conversations.   -Lessons from the Founder's Journey: Victor shares how his entrepreneurial upbringing and multiple startups led him to Stockpile, including the importance of aligning values, culture, and hiring practices.   -Adapting to Market Volatility: The platform encourages resilience and patience by letting kids make real investment choices and experience gains and losses, reinforcing the importance of long-term strategy.   -Team Culture and Leadership Values: Victor reveals how Stockpile builds a strong remote culture by hiring for fit, investing in internal development, and maintaining transparency and trust across a global team.   About the guest: Victor Wang is CEO of Stockpile, an investing platform empowering the next generation of investors through hands-on learning. With over 25 years as a successful entrepreneur, Victor brings the leadership and passion needed to remove barriers in the financial industry and enable people to own their financial futures.   Victor's belief that today's youth deserve the same opportunities he had when his father came to America with just $40 in his pocket inspired his vision of using Stockpile to make investing accessible for all and give children the power to shape their financial futures. With his background partnering with leading brands like Wells Fargo Bank, American Express, Nike, LEGO, Indian Motorcycle and Jamba Juice, Victor provides the strategic vision and innovation to advance Stockpile's mission of driving financial inclusion.     Connect with Victor:   Website: https://www.stockpile.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorwangsf   Connect with Allison: Feedspot has named Disruptive CEO Nation as one of the Top 25 CEO Podcasts on the web, and it is ranked the number 6 CEO podcast to listen to in 2025! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/ceo_podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsummerschicago/ Website: https://www.disruptiveceonation.com/    #CEO #leadership #startup #founder #business #businesspodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About the Episode:Chris Cunningham is a founding member and Head of Social Marketing at ClickUp, the fast-growing productivity platform now valued at $4 billion. Since shaping ClickUp's brand voice and social presence from 2017, Chris has been instrumental in engineering a content system that regularly generates 200M+ monthly impressions and consistently translates content virality into real leads and customers.In this workshop episode of Uploading, Chris breaks down ClickUp's journey from early hustle—making videos solo and closing deals by hand—to building a repeatable, scalable content operation with an in-house “writer's room,” comedic actors, and a growth strategy spanning multiple platforms.Chris and host Blaine unpack content pivots, hiring creators, building brand voice, and why entertainment-first content matters for B2B. Chris also gets tactical: how to mix content types across the funnel, the operational playbook for consistent output, leveraging AI tools, success metrics, and what it takes to hit massive growth milestones.Finally, Chris shares actionable frameworks for solo founders and small teams starting from scratch—plus candid takes on virality, team structure, platform strategy, and what's next for ClickUp's $4B content engine.Today, we'll cover:- How ClickUp scaled from low-budget solo content to 200M+ impressions per month- The “bets” and breakthroughs that defined ClickUp's content playbook- Building a repeatable system: team, workflow, “writer's room,” and actors- Entertainment vs. product-driven content—and the ideal content mix- Measuring ROI: turning impressions and brand awareness into real leads and customers- Frameworks and advice for solo creators and early-stage teams to start content from scratch- Platform-specific strategies for LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and beyond- Personalization, AI, and creator partnerships: the new wave of B2B contentWhat You'll Learn1. Building a Scalable Content Engine2. Hiring and Leveraging In-house Creators3. Mixing Entertainment and Product Content4. Omnipresence across Multiple Social Platforms5. Testing, Iterating, and Doubling Down on Winners6. Aligning Content with Business Goals and Funnels7. Creating Efficient, Repeatable Content SystemsTimestamps00:00 Meet Chris Cunningham: ClickUp's content architect02:11 Chris's background: from agency to ClickUp's founding team08:07 Platform-specific content strategy & goals11:28 Making content a team priority: systems & scheduling14:37 Inside ClickUp's instagram strategy15:38 The ABCD formula: testing for virality16:09 Case study: viral skits, trends, & relatable office content19:29 Operations: writers' room, shooting schedule, & execution23:23 Starting from scratch: building in public & early tactics25:47 Frameworks for virality: the anatomy of a viral video27:41 Winning concepts: relatability, shareability, & emotional triggers30:55 Scheduling vs manual posting: what works best32:18 YouTube strategy: current state & future focus33:36 Platform prioritization: focus, layering, & growth sequence35:52 Content funnel mix: brand awareness vs product promotion37:24 Content ratio: top, middle, & bottom of funnel by stage40:00 Staff vs. actors: who should be in your content?42:10 Video length: short vs long content & platform preferences43:35 Looking ahead: 2025 content experiments & new channels46:19 Where to follow Chris & ClickUp“We've very big on shots on goal. We want to put as many shots up as possible, but we want to have calculated shots. We want to take them with low budgets… I'll make a bet and I'll start it very cheaply.” — Chris Cunningham“The only way it's really going to scale is if I brought in an expert... I took a bet that all companies would have content creators if they wanted to compete. They'll have some kind of creator that creates content for them consistently.” — Chris Cunningham“Content's just another task, right? Like anyone can make excuses. So if you're just not making content, it means you don't prioritize it. We prioritize it.” — Chris Cunningham“The dividends content rewards with is nuts. The amount of people I've met, the people who DM me and just what I'm learning… There's no reason not to make content.” — Chris Cunningham“If I had to start over and I'm at a new company—we're building in public... No actors, just talking about what we're working on. At the end of the day, I would just ask for like 5-10 minutes of all the early employees: what did you do today? And find a cool, clever way to chop it up. That's exactly what I would do.” — Chris Cunningham“You need to know your ICP. If you're creating content and you don't know who you're creating for, you really just lost the whole goal right there.” — Chris CunninghamShow notes powered by Castmagic---Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you.Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter here.Follow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!Castmagic InstagramCastmagic TwitterCastmagic LinkedIn  ---Blaine Bolus - Co-Founder of CastmagicRamon Berrios - Co-Founder of CastmagicChris Cunningham - Head of Social Marketing at ClickUp

Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci start with changes in Baltimore as the Orioles fire Brandon Hyde. What can you do when a bad team isn't getting better? Joe walks through the steps of changing a manager. Jose Alvarado is suspended which leaves the Phillies looking for bullpen help. Do the Rangers have the next two-way player in MLB and could it become a growing trend in baseball? Plus, did Joe lose any pull he had at the Vatican? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever feel like you're doing everything right as a manager, but the broader company culture is off and it impacts your team. Maybe leadership talks about values, but what actually gets rewarded tells a different story. Or your team is caught in the middle of constant change and chaos. This week, we're diving into a challenge so many leaders face but rarely talk about — how to create a strong, healthy team culture even when your company's culture isn't ideal. ✅ You'll learn how to build a “culture bubble”✅ We'll explore the key ingredients of strong cultures✅ We'll share practical team exercises you can start using right away If you're leading a team and care about engagement, performance, and people actually wanting to stay — this one's for you. Listen now on our Website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube. — RESOURCES MENTIONED — - Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits- Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: https://archova.org/1on1-course- Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona HERE. - Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP — OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —- Episode 137- How to Create a Strong Team Culture - with Gustavo Razetti- Episode 129 - Creating a Feedback Culture - With Harrison Kim — WHAT'S NEXT? — Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org. Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for: www.archova.org/masterclass Love the podcast and haven't left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and to our Spotify, and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show! * Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.

Send us a textIn this episode of the Amazing Teams podcast, we sit down with Carl Smith, owner of the Bureau of Digital. Carl shares his journey from agency owner to community leader, reflecting on the role of people, motivation, and creativity in the workplace. He and his guests explore how to balance introversion and extroversion, lead with empathy, and create space for learning through failure. The conversation highlights the power of community, the emotional weight of leadership, and the lasting impact of our actions— “the wake” we leave behind.We dive into:Why ‘PEOPLE' are the core of what makes work betterHow allowing failure supports team growthThe role of chaos in fostering creativityHow strong communities protect themselves from negativity

Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci start with changes in Baltimore as the Orioles fire Brandon Hyde. What can you do when a bad team isn't getting better? Joe walks through the steps of changing a manager. Jose Alvarado is suspended which leaves the Phillies looking for bullpen help. Do the Rangers have the next two-way player in MLB and could it become a growing trend in baseball? Plus, did Joe lose any pull he had at the Vatican? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Overview: In this insightful episode of the John Kitchens Coach Podcast, John sits down with Jack Perry, co-founder of The Perry Group, one of the fastest-growing real estate teams in Utah. Jack shares his journey from pastoring churches to leading a 175-agent team alongside his two sons—and how creating a culture of high standards, accountability, and authentic leadership has driven massive success. They explore how Jack leverages leadership through vulnerability, how ego almost got in the way of scaling, and why letting go was the key to leveling up. From social media authenticity to systems and structure, this conversation reveals the foundational pieces behind building a lasting real estate empire. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The importance of letting go of ego to scale leadership How to maintain culture and personal connection in a large team Why building systems early is essential for sustainable growth Creative ways to onboard and integrate agents into your culture The role of family dynamics in running a high-performance team Tips for balancing authenticity, humor, and brand building on social media Navigating market changes by staying adaptable and mission-driven Key Takeaways: Leadership through vulnerability and authenticity: Jack Perry shares how embracing transparency, admitting mistakes, and letting go of ego have been key to creating trust and long-term growth in his real estate organization. From pastoring to powerhouse real estate team: Jack reflects on how his 28 years as a pastor laid the foundation for his people-first leadership style, which now fuels The Perry Group's success. The secret to scaling without losing culture: As The Perry Group grew from a few agents to over 175+, Jack reveals how culture was preserved through intentional leadership, clear communication, and simple systems like top-10 recognition and team-wide accountability. Letting go to grow: One of Jack's biggest lessons was learning to release control and empower others, especially his sons, to make decisions and lead independently. Creating meaningful team connection: From Slack channel check-ins to in-person tubing events, Jack shares how The Perry Group ensures new agents quickly feel connected and valued. Staying hungry in a hot market: Despite Utah's booming economy, Jack remains focused on pushing agents to improve, leveraging internal competition and big-picture thinking to avoid complacency. The power of diverse leadership: With himself and his sons each bringing radically different strengths to the table, Jack explains why embracing those differences has accelerated their collective success. Resources & Links: Connect with John: johnkitchens.coach Learn more about Jack Perry: @jackperryhomes “People don't buy coaching—they buy the coach. People don't join teams—they join the leadership.” — John Kitchens   Connect with Us: Instagram: @johnkitchenscoach LinkedIn: @johnkitchenscoach Facebook: @johnkitchenscoach   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Stay tuned for more insights and strategies from the top minds. See you next time!

Joining us LIVE at the Simply Business Summit, alongside Susan Judd and Tahnee Sanders is the gorgeous Carrie Benedet from Global Leaders Thrive. Carrie Benedet has a contagiously positive attitude to thriving in career and life. With 24 years of leadership experience in adult education, Carrie specialises in designing and facilitating professional learning and leadership programs, coaching and mentoring for workplace growth and performance. Her strong growth mindset and skill-set of social and conversational emotional intelligence (Genos Certified), coaching methodologies and leadership skills, Carrie relishes working with motivated business owners giving them confidence to revitalise their purpose, direction, voice, mindset and relational skills. I hope you will join Carrie, Susan, Tahnee and I at this years Simply Business Summit June 18-20, 2025. Book now at simplystaceymorgan.com/summitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 91 – The New War for Talent with David Nelson, CEO of Doxa TalentIn today's episode of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, we're diving into one of the most critical and ongoing challenges for leaders: the war for talent — and how to win it by building future-proof teams.We're joined by David Nelson, CEO and co-founder of Doxa Talent, a company that's transforming the way organizations scale by building high-performing, globally distributed, values-aligned teams.With over two decades of entrepreneurial success, including founding Guidant Financial, David brings deep insight into the future of work, distributed team strategy, and what it really takes to scale a business without sacrificing your culture or core values.

Join Eric Thompson on the Ninja Selling Podcast as he welcomes John Newman, a dynamic Ninja from Greensboro, North Carolina, and his Ninja Leadership Coach, Tracy Peterson-Nienaber. Recorded while John was in the Dominican Republic for his daughter's wedding, this episode is a testament to dedication and offers a deep dive into building a successful real estate business and team with "The Heart of a Ninja." Discover how John's 37 years of experience, combined with a passion for teamwork honed through a lifetime in sports, has shaped his approach to leadership and client service. John shares his journey in real estate, from starting in a small company to owning his own and now thriving with Alan Tate Real Estate. Learn about his team's impressive production (44 transactions for John individually and 6 for the team in a "slower" year) and his focus on first-time homebuyers and investors. John emphasizes the importance of team collaboration, individual strengths (everyone brings a "secret sauce"), and fostering a positive, growth-oriented environment. He also provides a unique perspective on navigating industry changes, drawing parallels to the evolving landscape of college sports and the "transfer portal." This episode is packed with actionable insights, including John's innovative "handwritten note parties" and "real estate review events" designed to build camaraderie, reinforce Ninja principles, and have fun while generating business. Hear how John, with Tracy's coaching, has cultivated a team culture where everyone feels valued and inspired, and how he aims for each team member to surpass his own success. Join the community of 16,000+ Ninjas on the Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook Group for more valuable insights, collaboration, and networking opportunities! Leave a voicemail at 208-MY-NINJA if you'd like to offer more direct feedback. Be sure to check out Ninja Selling Events for upcoming installations and other events, and if you'd like personalized help in achieving your goals, visit Ninja Coaching to connect with one of our fantastic coaches.   Episode Highlights: Introducing John Newman (Greensboro, NC Ninja) & Tracy Peterson-Nienaber (Ninja Leadership Coach) John's Impressive 37-Year Real Estate Career and Team Performance Life Before Real Estate: Construction, Sports, and the Foundation of Teamwork The "Transfer Portal" Analogy: Adapting to Constant Change in Real Estate Building a Diverse Team: Recognizing and Leveraging Individual "Secret Sauces" Innovative Team Events: Handwritten Note Parties and Real Estate Review Sessions Fostering Fun and Camaraderie While Building Business The Impact of Ninja Principles on Team Culture and Client Service John's Vision for Team Growth and Individual Success The Value of Coaching: Gaining Perspective, Accountability, and Pushing for Growth Tracy's Perspective: John's "Heart of Gold" and Leadership Evolution John's Proud (and Bittersweet) Moment: His Daughter's Wedding   Key Takeaways: "When a team wins, everyone wins." "My mindset and my goal is I want each of my teammates to be a better agent than me." "[We had] a basically handwritten note party... The rules were you needed to bring in at least five to 10 names of people who you just wanted to thank or write them a note." "...sometimes [experience] can limit you because you think just because you've done it that way, you think that's the only way to do it." "My mindset is that I want my people to outgrow the team. If they do that, that means I've been a great leader, and that's such an abundance mindset." - As shared by Tracy about John. "I learn and grow every day from [my team], and I look forward to talking to them every day." "We want to teach our kids to leave the nest and be, you know, give back in the community and be a blessing to someone." Links: Website: http://www.NinjaSelling.com/Podcast  Email: TSW@NinjaSelling.com  Phone: 1-800-254-1650  Podcast Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/TheNinjaSellingPodcast  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NinjaSelling  Instagram: @NinjaSellingOfficial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ninjaselling  Upcoming Public Ninja Installations: https://NinjaSelling.com/events/list/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=183&tribe__ecp_custom_2%5B0%5D=Public  Ninja Coaching: http://www.NinjaSelling.com/course/ninja-coaching/  

Deniz Ari: How Intense Delivery Pressure Destroyed Team Trust, Culture, and Brought Burnout Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Working in the public sector, Deniz faced a challenging situation during a particularly busy winter period when the client wanted to combine multiple major initiatives simultaneously: migration, new features, and security improvements. This led to an oversized team of 25 engineers, which ultimately caused significant problems. The pressure to continuously deliver became overwhelming, breaking team trust and leaving members feeling abandoned. Several team members left, the team culture disintegrated, and cases of burnout emerged. After this difficult experience, Deniz conducted a comprehensive retrospective to process what happened and provide feedback to management about the dangers of excessive pressure in Scrum environments. Self-reflection Question: How might you recognize the early warning signs of team burnout before it reaches a critical point, and what boundaries would you establish to protect your team? [Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

In this episode of The Tech Trek, Amir speaks with Patrick Leung, CTO of Faro Health, about what it takes to lead an engineering organization through a transformation to become an AI-first company. From redefining the product roadmap to managing cultural and technical shifts, Patrick shares practical insights on team structure, skill development, and delivering AI-enabled features in a regulated domain like clinical trials. This is a must-listen for tech leaders navigating similar transitions.

Podcast NotesWhy excuses are so common in healthcare — and why they're dangerousThe difference between a reason and an excuseWhy modeling accountability as a leader builds trust and respectHow shame shapes our willingness to be vulnerableTools for shifting from blame to solution-oriented conversationsHow to create a psychologically safe culture where mistakes become learning opportunitiesTime management: why “I didn't have time” is the most used (and abused) excuse   

Episode Overview: In this dynamic episode of One Big Fire, John Kitchens brings together two of the most influential voices in real estate—Tina Caul and Al Stasek—for a powerful conversation that cuts through the noise and delivers actionable insights for agents, team leaders, and brokerage owners. The trio explores the impact of recent tariff pauses on new construction, Zillow's surprising path to profitability (and what it really means for agents on the ground), and why culture is the often-overlooked X-factor that separates struggling teams from thriving empires. They also celebrate the return of the iconic Honey Badger of the Month Award, diving into its origin, legacy, and why resilience, grit, and relentless action still define success in today's shifting market. If you want to future-proof your business, lead a high-performing team, and dominate in this evolving landscape, this episode is essential listening. Key Takeaways: 1. The Tariff Pause: Why It's More Than Just a Builder Boost The 90-day pause on tariffs is providing more than temporary relief to builders—it's fueling broader market confidence. Al Stasek breaks down the ripple effect from builder operations to the job market, consumer sentiment, and the overall health of the housing economy. For agents, understanding these macroeconomic moves helps sharpen their conversations with buyers and sellers. Builders need agents more than ever to help maintain velocity in their projects, creating new partnership opportunities for savvy teams. 2. Zillow's Profitability & What It Means for the Industry Zillow has turned a profit for the first time in years, but the reason may surprise many. Tina Caul outlines how Zillow's aggressive push into mortgage services has become a key revenue driver, while also highlighting their strategic shift to a remote-first model (Cloud HQ), driving operational efficiencies. The real takeaway? Teams leveraging Zillow Flex understand that the cost of leads isn't an expense—it's an investment in lifetime client value. Leaders must understand the math, manage the accountability, and double down on the opportunities Zillow provides while using those profits to diversify into other lead sources like Realtor.com. 3. Culture as the Non-Negotiable Profit Multiplier While many leaders obsess over splits, leads, and transactions, Tina and John emphasize that culture is the true profit lever in any team or brokerage. They share how clearly defined, lived, and enforced core values create alignment, drive retention, and boost per-agent productivity. The discussion highlights the danger of tolerating toxic producers and why organizations with strong cultural foundations outperform their peers—especially in volatile markets. Al reinforces that accountability must be built into the system and that Zillow's backend reporting helps take some of that burden off team leaders while raising standards. 4. The Honey Badger Award Returns: A Legacy of Resilience and Grit The episode celebrates the return of the Honey Badger of the Month Award, honoring those in the Honey Badger Nation who embody the spirit of resilience, grit, and relentless pursuit of excellence. The award isn't given lightly—it recognizes those who push through challenges, innovate under pressure, and lead from the front. Tina, a past winner herself, reminds listeners that the award is about more than production—it's about how you show up when things get hard. Resources Mentioned: HoneyBadgerAward.com — Nominate your Honey Badger of the Month HoneyBadgerMerch.com — Get the latest Honey Badger Nation gear Hug Your Customer by Jack Mitchell The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy   “If you don't have concrete core values that drive decisions every day, that's the first crack in your business you must fix.” — John Kitchens   Connect with Us: Instagram: @johnkitchenscoach LinkedIn: @johnkitchenscoach Facebook: @johnkitchenscoach   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Stay tuned for more insights and strategies from the top minds. See you next time!

Send us a textThis EP features Alex Hodgins, a mental performance coach and inspiring speaker dedicated to guiding individuals and teams to unprecedented heights.  With years of experience alongside some of the world's elite athletes, coaches, and teams, he delivers evidence-based strategies that transform mindsets and enrich lives.For eight years, Alex was the Head of Mental Performance for the Canadian Women's National Soccer Team, where he was instrumental in their journey to Olympic success, helping them achieve bronze in Rio 2016 and gold in Tokyo 2020. Today, he brings his expertise to the Vancouver Canucks, Vancouver Whitecaps, and Canada's Ski Cross Team, as well as many other world class performers in the sport and corporate world, fostering winning cultures and training people to perform with unwavering confidence, clarity, and purpose.  Above all his accomplishments, Alex is the proud father of two children. We had a great chat about a life of contribution well-lived. Enjoy If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success:www.ReconditioningHQ.comwww.FreePainGuide.com

Download Parenting the Open Generation HERE. Most leaders are great at focusing on what builds team culture. But what about the things that are quietly tearing it down. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss the subtle, unspoken habits that do silent damage to the health of your team and organization. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow! Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here.

In this college football podcast episode, we're joined by Eddie Radosevich from SoonerScoop.com to get a sense for the vibes at Oklahoma ahead of the 2025 college football season. Is this the offseason when Brent Venables harnessed his inner cutthroat? What's to blame for the Sooners' lousy offense last season and how big an impact will John Mateer, Jadyn Ott and Ben Arbuckle have? And, after one year, is Oklahoma still happy it joined the SEC?(00:00) - IntroDan and Ty introduce the episode, setting the stage for a vibe check on Oklahoma football with Eddie Radosevich.(04:46) - Brent Venables' Evolution and Coaching ChangesEddie discusses Venables' growth as a head coach, the hiring of Ben Arbuckle, Jim Nagy's GM role, and the defense coordinator shift, addressing fan concerns about his progress.(11:23) - Oklahoma's New Offense: Mateer, Arbuckle, and OttEddie details the revamped offense with John Mateer, Ben Arbuckle's system, Jadyn Ott's addition, and young receivers like Zion Kearney, plus the offensive line's potential improvement.(15:44) - 2024's Offensive WoesEddie breaks down the 2024 offensive failures, citing injuries, poor play-calling, Jackson Arnold's struggles, and lack of quarterback coaching as shared culprits.(22:20) - Team Culture and SEC TransitionEddie highlights Oklahoma's strong off-field culture, fan expectations, and the sobering lessons from their 2024 SEC debut, with a tough 2025 schedule looming.(30:17) - Standout Spring PerformancesEddie shares notable spring developments, including Javonnie Gibson's injury, Kendal Daniels' versatility, and defensive prospects like David Stone.(38:01) - Late-Game ConfidenceEddie expresses unease about Oklahoma's late-game execution, citing past failures and uncertainties with new kickers Tate Sandell and Austin Welch.(42:36) - Oklahoma's NIL and Collective LandscapeEddie evaluates OU's NIL efforts, the One Oklahoma collective, and how they stack up against SEC giants like Texas and LSU.A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalLearn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/aboutWant to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe.College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you move from dabbling with AI and vibe coding to building real, production-grade software with it? In this episode, Austin Vance, CEO of Focused returns and we transition the conversation from building AI-enabled applications to fostering AI-native engineering teams. Austin shares how generative AI isn't just a shortcut—it's reshaping how we architect, code, and lead. We also get to hear Austin's thoughts on the leaked ‘AI Mandate' memo from Shopify's CEO, Tobi Lutke.  We cover what Austin refers to as ‘AI-driven development', how to win over the skeptics on your teams, and why traditional patterns of software engineering might not be the best fit for LLM-driven workflows.  Whether you're an engineer,product leader, or startup founder, this episode will give you a practical lens on what AI-native software development actually requires—and how to foster adoption on your teams quickly and safely to get the benefits of using AI in product delivery. Unlock the full potential of your product team with Integral's player coaches, experts in lean, human-centered design. Visit integral.io/convergence for a free Product Success Lab workshop to gain clarity and confidence in tackling any product design or engineering challenge. Inside the episode... Why Shopify's leaked AI memo was a "permission slip" for your own team The three personas in AI adoption: advocates, skeptics, and holdouts How AI-driven development (AIDD) differs from “AI-assisted” workflows Tools and practices Focused uses to ship faster and cheaper with AI Pair programming vs. pairing with an LLM: similarities and mindset shifts How teams are learning to prompt effectively—without prompt engineering training Vibe coding vs. integrating with entrenched systems: what's actually feasible Scaling engineering culture around non-determinism and experimentation Practical tips for onboarding dev teams to tools like Cursor, Windsurf, and Vercel AI SDK Using LLMs for deep codebase exploration, not just code generation Mentioned in this episode Cursor Windsurf LangChain Claude GPT-4 / ChatGPT V0.dev GitHub Copilot Focused (focused.io) Shopify internal AI memo Unlock the full potential of your product team with Integral's player coaches, experts in lean, human-centered design. Visit integral.io/convergence for a free Product Success Lab workshop to gain clarity and confidence in tackling any product design or engineering challenge. Subscribe to the Convergence podcast wherever you get podcasts including video episodes to get updated on the other crucial conversations that we'll post on YouTube at youtube.com/@convergencefmpodcast Learn something? Give us a 5 star review and like the podcast on YouTube. It's how we grow.   Follow the Pod Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/convergence-podcast/ X: https://twitter.com/podconvergence Instagram: @podconvergence

Hey humans! I was absolutely thrilled to have a fascinating conversation with Alison Coward joining us all the way from across the pond (as I finally got to say!) Alison shared her incredible human experience, tracing her journey through the worlds of fashion promotion, supporting creative practitioners, and ultimately diving deep into the power of collaboration. We kicked off by exploring Alison's path, from her early fascination with the creative industries to her pivotal Master's research focused on collaboration within that sector. This led to the birth of her business, Bracket, which initially aimed to connect creative freelancers for collaborative projects.  Alison also sheds light on the application of design thinking principles to foster more human-centered and collaborative ways of working within teams. It was truly an insightful discussion that left me pondering how we can all be more intentional about fostering collaboration and creativity in our daily work. Stacie More episodes at StacieBaird.com. Alison Coward Bracket Website Alison Coward LinkedIn Alison Coward's new book, Workshop Culture

In this episode of the LeadCulture Podcast, Jenni Catron sits down with Ashley Warren to dive into the core of leadership and team culture. They discuss the critical role of self-awareness in leadership, the importance of creating a culture of clarity and care, and the practical strategies that help leaders foster an engaged, thriving team. Drawing from their own experiences, Jenni and Ashley explore how leaders can better support their teams through understanding individual strengths, practicing empathy, and maintaining clear communication. Tune in for actionable insights that will empower you to lead with confidence and cultivate a positive, high-performing team culture.Key Takeaways:The role of self-leadership in effective team management.How clarity and care can drive team success.The importance of checking in on your team's emotional and mental well-being.Balancing driven leadership with empathy.Building relationships within your team for greater performance.We need your help to get the LeadCulture podcasts in front of more leaders! There are three simple things you can do that truly help us: Review us on Apple podcasts Subscribe - we're available wherever you listen to podcasts. Share - let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media!

I love a musical theatre reference, and no I am not actually on the verge, I am just having one of those days. And instead of dismissing it and pretending that everything about entrepreneurship is roses and sunshine, I wanted to share with me the tools and strategies that I have for those days (like today!) when I am dis-regulated, when I do need to slow down and take care of myself and when I do know that I have been burning the candle at both ends. So enjoy this episode as i slip slowly into madness and then start to climb out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's solo episode I am diving into the foundational elements of building a brand that lasts—starting with your WHY. I share why “wanting to work for yourself” isn't enough, the reality of being your own boss, and what it really means to create something with purpose. From creating a strong product (not just strong marketing) to building a team rooted in trust, respect, and genuine connection, this episode is your guide to aligning your business with your values. I also get real about founder stuff: burnout, boundaries, and making sure you're actually enjoying the life you're working so hard to create. Enjoy!To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To check out Siff's LTK, click HERE.To check out Siff's Amazon StoreFront, click HERE. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Save 15% off my favorite Red Light Face Mask from BON CHARGE by using code DREAMBIGGER at www.boncharge.comIf you want to see less carts being abandoned, it's time for you to head over to Shopify. Sign up for your one dollar a month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/dreambiggerJust visit ProlonLife.com/DREAMBIGGER to claim your 15% discount and your bonus gift.Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/DREAMBIGGERSo whether you're looking to plan a trip or build a business planning trips - visit fortravel.com/dreambigger and let them know you came from DREAMBIGGER to learn what it means to travel, upgraded. That's foratravel.com/dreambigger and let them know you came from DREAMBIGGER. Because great travel doesn't just happen – it's planned. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.