Podcasts about team performance

What if the fastest way to build a high-performing team is to learn how leaders accidentally destroy trust?In this episode of Teamwork: A Better Way, Megan Petrini, CPTD, talent development expert, certified Trust at Work specialist, and author of Manage to Fail, shares why trust isn't a personality trait or a lucky byproduct of good culture. It's a skill.Drawing on nearly two decades of experience building teams and developing leaders, Megan reveals the behaviors that silently erode trust, the habits that strengthen it, and why high performance is always built on a foundation of psychological safety, credibility, and connection. If you've ever wondered why some teams thrive while others struggle despite having talented people, this conversation will give you practical tools to build, maintain, and repair trust where it matters most.Transcript

How do you bridge the divide between how leaders show up and what teams truly want? On this week's episode of the Do Good to Lead Well podcast, I sit down with Allison Howell, CEO of Hogan Assessments, to discuss their Leadership Divide Global Report, which draws on the responses from 9,794 employees across 25 countries. The findings challenge the conventional myths about what makes a great leader, and why charisma and ambition are not enough.Allison Howell pulls back the curtain on “emergent” versus “effective” leadership, sharing why the traits that get people promoted often undermine team success. We also dive into one of the other key findings; why the attributes executives display don't match what employees crave, with nearly zero overlap. Critical leadership qualities such as cultivating trust, integrity, and humility, build both teams and organizations up, no matter the cultural context. She also shares concrete examples of the most common derailers in Hogan's research: behaviors that fast-track promotions but quietly undermine trust and morale. Allison also offers a candid look at strategic self-awareness, the value of global perspective, and practical ways any organization can move from bias to balanced judgment.If you're a leader, or an aspiring one, this episode delivers the research and real-world tactics you need to inspire true followership and foster organizational excellence in an era of rapid change.What You'll Learn- The uncomfortable truth about reputation versus identity (and which one actually runs your career).- Emergence versus effectiveness: why the leaders who get promoted aren't the ones teams need.- Why your greatest strength can also become a derailer.- The global trust crisis and the surprising place leaders are best positioned to rebuild it.- Accountability: why employees are saying "you first." - Personality is climate, behavior is weather; what that means for your ability to change.Podcast Timestamps(00:00) – What is Leadership?(03:57) - Reputation Versus Identity in Leadership Assessment(06:45) - The Leadership Divide: Key Findings and Surprises(10:49) - Leadership Emergence vs. Leadership Effectiveness(13:08) - Behaviors That Get Leaders Promoted (But Hurt Teams)(20:20) - Closing the Leadership Gap: Individual and Organizational Solutions(28:06) - Balancing Ambition, Confidence, and Humility(34:59) - Can Leadership Skills Be Developed?(38:10) - The Current Context of Leadership Expectations(45:52) - Cultural Differences in Leadership PreferencesKEYWORDSPositive Leadership, Hogan Assessments, Personality Assessment, Team Performance, Reputation vs Identity, Emergent Leadership, Leadership Gap, Charismatic Leadership, Strategic Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Accountability, Integrity, Trust in Leadership, Communication Skills, Humility, Emotional Self-Regulation, Dark Side of Personality, 360 feedback, Global Leadership Trends, Data-Driven Selection, Cross-Cultural Leadership Differences, CEO Success

What you'll learn in this episode: ● The key difference between leading and managing ● How your words can carry more weight than you realize ● Why great leaders attract people seeking guidance ● How to empower your team through influence, not authority ● The mindset shift that transforms management into leadership

Trauma-informed practitioner, systems architect, and ORS™ founder Matthew F. Stevens returns to Vigilantes Radio Live for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges conventional thinking about workplace performance, leadership, and organizational culture. Drawing from nearly two decades of experience in treatment centers, nonprofit leadership, and corporate environments, Matthew explains why many organizations misdiagnose burnout, turnover, disengagement, and performance issues as personnel problems when they may actually be nervous system problems. We explore the principles behind Operational Regulation Systems (ORS™), the NALS™ framework, emotional regulation, leadership under pressure, and what happens when organizations prioritize regulation before performance. This episode offers powerful insights for leaders, entrepreneurs, managers, and anyone seeking to understand the hidden forces driving human behavior and organizational outcomes.www.matthewfstevens.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/vigilantes-radio-live--2166168/support.Vigilantes Radio Live! by The Only One Media Group ℗©2025Episode Credits:Produced, edited, mixed, and written by Demetrius "Whodini Blak" Reynolds, Sr.Artwork designed by Demetrius "Whodini Blak" Reynolds, Sr.Show Introduction by KateSegment jingles composed & produced by Demetrius "Whodini Blak" Reynolds, Sr.Additional music licensed through 7th Sign RecordingsLinks:onlyonemediagroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/vigilantesradio/https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-vigilantes-radio-live-29999229/https://www.instagram.com/whodiniblakin3d/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26009230/To support our show, please leave reviews, ratings, or you can help fuel the passion over at buymeacoffee.com/vigilantesradioEmail us at onlyonemgt@gmail.com or vradio@onlyonemediagroup.com

Most leaders spend years mastering team alignment, delegation, and strategic planning at work — then walk through the front door and operate their household on chaos, assumption, and invisible labor. Lisa Woodruff argues that household management is not housework — it is executive leadership, and most families are running without a strategy. And if you've ever felt like the work of running a home goes unrecognized — this episode names it, values it, and gives it the strategic weight it deserves.This episode gives leaders a framework for bringing their best leadership behaviors home — and explores why doing so makes them better at work.Transcripthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2w8BMBq25cswE7mVRX1bDAhttps://organize365.com/podcast-landing-page/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisawoodruff/http://instagram.com/organize365

James, Darragh and Rocco look back on Leeds United's first season back in the Premier League with the end of season awards. After finishing 14th on 47 points, eight clear of the drop, with an FA Cup semi-final run and a first league win at Old Trafford since 1981, Daniel Farke's side delivered a season nobody outside Elland Road saw coming. The lads hand out awards across eight categories - best match, team performance, individual performance, goal of the season, signing of the season, season low, surprise hero and player of the year - with plenty of disagreement along the way. Plus a tribute to Illan Meslier, shoutouts to the players who didn't make the shortlists, and a teaser of the summer transfer chat to come. Sponsored by Bass & Bligh - https://bassandbligh.com - use the pop-up for £10 off when you spend over £100, or visit 6 Beulah Street in Harrogate.

Russell and Beau recap week 13 of MLS regular seasonTimestamps00:00 Intro02:18 Coaching Changes08:03 Underrated Players13:45 MLS All-Star Predictions and Player Rankings25:39 Nashville vs LAFC: Match Analysis33:16 Portland's Struggles and Coaching Decisions41:40 NYCFC's Performance and Player Injuries44:29 San Diego's Recent Form and Future Prospects47:34 True-ish Statements and Predictions48:57 Young Talents and World Cup Considerations51:20 Evaluating Player Performance and Future Prospects55:37 Match Highlights and Team Analysis57:59 Physical Toll of the Season and Travel Impact01:01:34 World Cup Excitement and Predictions01:03:38 Vancouver's Success and Coaching Impact01:09:21 Bruce Arena's Influence on Team Performance

Claire Pedrick talks with Naomi Regan and Lynsey Kitching who explore how everyday conversations shape effective leadership. Hear about their insights from writing their book, Beyond Small Talk, and how simple, meaningful exchanges can transform team dynamics and how leadership lands.   Contact: Contact Lynsey and Naomi  through Linked In  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynseykitching-leadershipexpert/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomiregan/  https://capepeopledevelopment.co.uk/  Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or join our coaching community where you can talk with other listeners. Further Information: Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop. Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email. Keywords: leadership, small talk, team performance, trust building, leadership conversations, hybrid work, leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, everyday dialogue, leadership tools, simplify leadership, amplify conversations, leadership transformation, human leadership, authentic leadership, leadership impact, conversational shifts, modern leadership, leadership trends, coaching strategies   We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

Why the most damaging leadership problems are rarely the loudest How small tolerated behaviors become cultural standards The hidden cost of waiting too long to address issues Understanding “thinking debt” and how it compounds over time Why reactive leadership narrows long-term vision The difference between Firefighter mode and Architect mode How disengagement and resentment quietly build inside organizations A powerful leadership reframe: “What happens if this pattern continues for another year?” Why systems, not isolated incidents, shape organizational culture How deliberate leaders identify and address problems early before they escalate Reflection questions to help leaders identify their own “slow burn” issues Why resilient cultures are built through consistent, intentional leadership Think First

Why do highly capable people become inconsistent under pressure — even when they are talented, experienced, and motivated?Ricardo J. Vargas has spent three decades and peer-reviewed research answering that question. In this conversation, he unpacks the relationship between happiness, flow, and adaptive performance — and why the strategies leaders rely on in stable conditions often collapse when things get hard. If you lead people through uncertainty, change, or high-stakes decisions, this episode reframes what it actually takes to perform when conditions stop cooperating. This is not a conversation about motivation. It is a conversation about the human capacity to perform when conditions deteriorate.TranscriptWebsiteRicardo J. VargasSpencer HornChristian Napier

Dr. Laura welcomes executive coach, author, and former Microsoft leader Sabina Nawaz for a discussion on what it really takes to become a manager people want to follow. Drawing from her own experience of shifting from a caring leader to one she no longer recognized under pressure, Sabina shares a deeply human perspective on how pressure, more than power, quietly shapes behavior at work. Dr. Laura and Sabina explore how even the most well-intentioned managers can fall into common traps that limit their teams, including the tendency to take on too much or unknowingly diminish others' contributions. They invite reflection on how leadership shows up in everyday moments and how small, intentional shifts can transform both personal effectiveness and team culture. Dr. Laura and Sabina unpack practical strategies to navigate busyness, create space for clearer thinking, and build feedback loops that support growth. Sabina introduces the concept of micro habits as a sustainable path to change, along with the importance of intentionally creating blank space to access deeper insight. The conversation also challenges conventional thinking about “leader” as a title, reframing leadership instead as a shared practice that can be activated by anyone. With warmth and professional curiosity, Dr. Laura guides a discussion that highlights how cultivating awareness and letting go of the need to have all the answers can unlock greater potential in managers and their teams. “It is not power that corrupts us. It is pressure, and under pressure we have a choice point.” - Sabina Nawaz About Sabina Nawaz: Sabina Nawaz is an elite executive coach who advises C-level executives and teams at Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions around the world. Sabina routinely gives speeches each year and teaches faculty at Northeastern and Drexel Universities. During her fourteen-year tenure at Microsoft, she went from managing software development teams to leading the company's executive development and succession planning efforts for over 11,000 managers and nearly a thousand executives, advising Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer directly. She has written for and been featured in Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, NBC, Nasdaq, and MarketWatch. Resources: Website: SabinaNawaz.com Book: “YOU'RE THE BOSS: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need)” by Sabina Nawaz LinkedIn: SabinaNawaz “The Anomaly: A Novel” by Hervé Le Tellier, translated by Adriana Hunter “Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence” by Anna Lembke MD   “I Wish I'd Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic Boss” by Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett   Dr. Laura on LinkedIn Where Work Meets Life™ on YouTube   Learn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.live For more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations:  Canada Career Counselling Synthesis Psychology Order Dr. Laura's new book today: I Wish I'd Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating a Toxic Boss Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most leaders think their biggest problem is hiring the right people. Bruce McLeod says the real problem is what happens after they arrive — and what quietly destroys them once they do.In this episode, Bruce shares the framework he developed after more than a decade watching rapid growth hollow out companies from the inside: burning out top talent, rewarding the wrong behaviors, and leaving entire teams operating without a shared understanding of what winning even looks like. If your company depends on one or two people to hold everything together, this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership, structure, and what it actually means to build something that lasts.TranscriptThe Healthy Compnay Framework

What if leadership isn't about doing more—but managing energy, clarity, and alignment?In this episode of Teamwork: A Better Way, Danielle Joleigh Bennett—CEO, Navy veteran, and creator of the Leadership Voltage framework—shares how leaders can turn pressure into performance. Drawing from high-stakes military and business environments, Danielle explains how clarity, alignment, and resilience can be measured and managed to create stronger teams and better outcomes. When leaders build human-centered systems, they don't just execute—they lead with intention, stability, and impact.TranscriptBook: Leadership VoltageLeadership AssessmentsWebsite

Why “trust takes time” is an incomplete leadership belief Time reveals patterns, it does not create trust The real foundation of trust: consistency in behavior and response How teams evaluate trust through patterns, not words Signs trust is breaking: hesitation, avoidance, filtered communication The impact of inconsistent leadership on team engagement and performance Common leadership gaps: uneven accountability, defensive reactions, shifting expectations Why predictability creates psychological safety The difference between being rigid and being reliable Practical reflection: Where am I being inconsistent without realizing it? How consistent leadership builds high-performing, trust-driven teams Connection to Think First: slowing down reactions to lead with intention Think First

Why do teams understand trust and communication—but still struggle in real moments?In this episode of Teamwork: A Better Way, Ethan Nash shares why concepts aren't enough—and what teams really need are practical, repeatable skills. From giving and receiving feedback to listening with respect and reinforcing positive behavior, Ethan breaks down simple frameworks teams can use immediately to improve how they work together. Because high-performing teams aren't built on ideas—they're built on shared behaviors practiced every day.Transcript

What we cover: Why neutral leadership feels reasonable but creates unintended consequences How silence communicates standards more powerfully than words The subtle way culture drifts through unaddressed moments Why high performers feel the impact of inconsistency first The real reason capable leaders avoid addressing issues The connection between neutral leadership and autopilot decision-making A practical leadership lens: “If I don't address this, what am I teaching my team?” How to address issues without becoming reactive or overly critical The long-term cultural cost of avoidance Key takeaway: Leadership is always teaching. The question is whether you are teaching intentionally or by default. Think First

Most dentists think they're recovering. They're not. And the difference is costing them patients, profit, and team performance they'll never get back. In this episode, Dr. Dave reveals the hidden performance tax every tired practice owner pays — and why it never shows up on your P&L under the word you'd expect. There's a specific reason the case you used to close is slipping, the team moment you used to read is landing wrong, and the decisions you used to make in your sleep feel heavier now. It's not a skill problem. It's not a market problem. And it's not what your CPA is looking for. Inside, you'll learn the one thing top-producing dentists protect that most owners burn through by Wednesday, the unsexy habit that makes you sharper at the chair and in the huddle, and why the weekend has never once fixed what the week did to you. If you've been grinding harder and earning less for it, this episode will tell you exactly why and what to do about it starting tonight.

n this episode of Teamwork: A Better Way, Reed Nyffeler—CEO, entrepreneur, and author of Lead Exponentially—shares why team performance often stalls when leadership is concentrated in one person. Reed breaks down how great leaders identify future leaders, distinguish high performers from true leadership potential, and develop others before growth depends on them. Through powerful questions and a purpose-driven approach, he reveals how building leaders within your team creates stronger culture, greater ownership, and sustainable performance.TranscriptNext In Leadership Quiz: https://www.nextinleadership.com/whats-next-quiz-questions/Next In Leadership website: https://www.nextinleadership.com/

All surgeons lead teams, and our ability to do this helps ensure effective and safe care for our patients. Maximizing team performance can be one of the more challenging aspects of our specialty, and yet it's something most of us have little or no formal training in. In this STS blog article, Dr. Trent Magruder shares two key aspects to helping teams function smoothly: effective communication, and investment in each member.

If your clients only get the best when a certain team member is working, or if you keep hearing "they should just know this stuff," it's time for a leadership reset.  In this episode, I'm sharing four practical standards you can set today to immediately elevate your team's performance, boost referrals, and finally guarantee a reliable brand experience every single day. Work with Shelli Warren: Book a call with Shelli to talk about how coaching can help you elevate your leadership capability. Apply to join the Leadership Lab. Free Resources: Click here to grab our NEWEST resource that guides you through a firing framework that protects your culture and your credibility. Download the companion workbook for our 7 most-popular podcast epiosdes. Check out more free resources here. Shop: Grab your Leadership Brief Tear Sheets. Connect with Shelli Warren: Email: leader@stackingyourteam.com Instagram LinkedIn Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter

Your culture isn't what you say in calm moments. It's what your team experiences when tension rises, deadlines slip, and someone has to tell the truth.We sit down with returning guest Bill Benjamin, co-author of The Last 8%, to move from individual stress behaviors to the bigger question leaders wrestle with: what happens to your culture when things get hard? Bill shares a simple, powerful way to diagnose any team culture using two dimensions that decide everything people do under pressure: courage and connection. We unpack what it looks like when courage shows up without care (transactional, results-first, often unsustainable) and when care shows up without courage (the “family” vibe that can quietly breed frustration, slow decisions, and protect underperformance). We also name the fear-based culture many people recognize and the real costs of silence.From there, we focus on the target: high care with high accountability. We talk about why connection comes before courage, how leaders can create psychological safety without lowering standards, and how to handle the last 8% moments that define trust. You'll also get highly practical tools for leadership communication, including a two-step feedback approach that reduces defensiveness, helps you stay specific, and ensures the hard message actually lands. We close on why culture is the operating system for strategy, execution, engagement, and retention.If this helps you see your team more clearly, subscribe, share the episode with one person who needs it, and leave a review with the quadrant you think your culture lives in today.

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel break down everything in regards to Rutgers Athletics big run on the recruiting trail. The guys break down the Scarlet Knights additions in football, men's basketball, women's basketball, wrestling and more. 0:00 Introduction and Overview of Topics 3:03 Football Commitments and Recruiting Insights 6:09 Saleh Atariwa commits to Rutgers Football 8:57 Transfer Portal Additions and Team Depth 12:04 Coaches Press Conference Highlights 18:12 Nike Camp Insights and Future Prospects 23:38 Evaluating Player Performance and Recruiting 27:26 Women's Basketball: The Rise of Gary Redus II 34:28 Commitments and Transfers: The Pauldo Twins 40:16 New Additions: Jaylah Lampley and Lewis Duarte 54:52 Concerns and Expectations for the Men's Basketball Team 1:01:11 Coaching Decisions and Team Performance 1:08:40 Rutgers Wrestling adds Transfer + Future Prospects Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the future of leadership isn't about more skills—but deeper capacity?In this episode of Teamwork: A Better Way, Matt Manning explores why today's leaders must go beyond tools and tactics to develop presence, perspective, and internal stability. As complexity rises in the AI age, the real differentiator is the ability to stay grounded, hold multiple perspectives, and lead without reactivity. When leaders cultivate these capacities, they don't just manage change—they create trust, clarity, and stronger teams.Transcripttheliminalleap.comnewsletter.theliminalleap.comLinkedinX

The Core Idea Execution problems are often misdiagnosed as strategy issues In reality, teams respond to the energy behind the message, not just the message itself  Why Energy Matters Same strategy + same team ≠ same results The difference is often how the leader shows up Energy sets the tone for how people receive, interpret, and act The Leadership Blind Spot Many leaders default to their natural energy (optimism, urgency, momentum) Strengths can become liabilities when mismatched to the moment Example: positivity can feel dismissive when people need acknowledgment Key Insight Energy is not about personality It's about intentionality The Three Questions to Lead with Energy What does this moment actually require? Push forward vs. pause Momentum vs. reflection Direction vs. collaboration Am I creating clarity or just intensity? Clarity drives confident action Intensity creates urgency without direction Fast does not equal effective Do people need to be lifted or met where they are? Lift: vision, possibility, forward movement Meet: acknowledgment, validation, presence Misalignment leads to disconnection or stagnation Practical Application Adapt your energy based on the situation: Strategy sessions → vision and momentum Difficult conversations → groundedness and empathy Crisis moments → calm and stability Cultural Impact Your consistent energy becomes your culture: Urgency → reactive teams Positivity without acknowledgment → hidden struggles Calm without movement → complacency The Leadership Shift Stop expressing energy unconsciously Start directing energy strategically Reflection Question What energy are you bringing into your conversations—and is it what's needed? Call to Action Explore the full framework in Think First: Build a Team That Thinks Like Leaders Think First

Join Golf Lover UK and Pro Golf Critic as they analyze recent golf events, including LIV tournaments, player performances, and Tiger Woods' legacy. This episode offers deep insights into the current state of professional golf, player dynamics, and the sport's evolution. This episode delves into Tiger Woods' recent controversies, mental health, accountability, and the future of golf with insights on LIV Golf, media influence, and global golf development.Chapters00:00 - Introduction and Overview of the Golf World02:58 - LIV Golf SA Highlights and Bryson's Performance20:29 - Team Performance and Player Development28:04 - Tiger Woods: A Legacy of Change34:07 - The Duality of Tiger Woods: Golf Icon and Personal Struggles48:19 - The Future of Tiger Woods and the PGA Tour50:24 - Overcoming Adversity: The Story of Gary Woodland58:23 - Media Coverage and Its Impact on Golf1:01:57 - Global Expansion of Golf: Opportunities and Challenges1:08:17 - The Role of Media in Shaping Public Perception1:10:00 - The Evolution of Golf Commentary1:16:30 - Closing Thoughts and Future DirectionsTo get 15% off at https://www.shotscope.com ; use promo code: GOLFLOVERTo get $20 off your next purchase of $100 at https://www.greysonclothiers.com send your email to progolfcritic@gmail.com or DM your email to @progolfcritic on twitter.If you like to support this content, the podcast and ‪‪Golf Lovers United GC, feel free to visit us at the links below! https://www.glugc.com https://www.glugc.com/supportGLU GC is a collective of golfers that truly love golf, and every part of thegame. The podcast is hosted by Golf Lover UK, Pro Golf Critic and Red Harrington - 3 people that love golf, and love to discuss the ever changing world of professional golf, on and off the course.Golf Lovers United Fanzone!Fan of the show? Get involved even more by visiting our fanzone, with a range of membership and support options to bring you even closer to the action and to give you chance to have your say on the show!Vist the fanzone now: https://www.glugc.com/support--Thanks to our current GLU Brand Ambassadors:LIV Golf Forecasting - https://www.twitter.com/LIVGolf54Red Harrington - https://www.twitter.com/RedHarrington44Kevin Dignan - https://www.twitter.com/VivaLa54Andy Moore - https://www.twitter.com/AndyFreelance1Padmini Krishnan - https://www.twitter.com/YoungPadawan051Thanks to our current GLU Golf Lovers:Lisa Lamagna - https://www.twitter.com/LisaLamagna--If you like the show, remember to tell your golf-loving friends that they can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and at https://www.glugc.com. The easiest way to do all of that is at https://www.glugc.com/listen.If you want to support the show, we appreciate you and you can do that at https://www.glugc.com/support.Golf Lovers United is produced by Mark (@MrAsquith), Ben (@GolfLoverUK) and J (@ProGolfCritic) every week.

What if the key to high-performing teams isn't just how they work together—but how they serve others? In this episode of Teamwork: A Better Way, we sit down with customer experience expert and author Jeannie Walters to explore why “experience is everything” in today's leadership landscape. Drawing from her new book , Jeannie shares how the most successful organizations move beyond customer service to create intentional, consistent experiences at every touchpoint. Because customer experience isn't reactive—it's proactive, shaping how teams communicate, collaborate, and deliver value every single day. When leaders align mindset, strategy, and discipline around the customer, they don't just improve satisfaction—they build cultures where employees thrive, trust grows, and performance accelerates. If you want your team to move from good to exceptional, this conversation will challenge how you lead—and how your team shows up.www.experienceiseverythingbook.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanniewalters/www.experienceinvestigators.comEpisode Transcript

What makes someone not just a leader—but a leader people choose to follow? In this episode of Teamwork: A Better Way, we sit down with Dr. Benjamin Granger, Chief Workplace Psychologist at Qualtrics and author of A Leader Worth Following, to explore the intersection of human psychology and high-performance leadership. Drawing on decades of research and experience with global organizations, Dr. Ben reveals why emotional intelligence, human-centered behavior, and intentional communication are no longer “soft skills”—they are the foundation of trust, engagement, and team performance. If you want to build a culture where people don't just comply but truly commit, this conversation will change how you lead.Transcript: https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e4b3fd5/transcript.txtBook: A Leader Worth FollowingBook Playlist

Organizations often respond to performance challenges by adding more accountability: additional metrics, more reporting, and closer monitoring. Yet in many cases, these efforts do not solve the underlying problem.In this episode of Grounded and Aligned™, Karen speaks with leadership researcher and author Patrick Veroneau about the difference between accountability and ownership in high-performing teams. Drawing on two decades of work with leaders and teams across industries, Patrick explains why many organizations struggle with engagement even while emphasizing accountability.The conversation explores a structural pattern Patrick has observed repeatedly. Teams that struggle, teams that perform at an average level, and teams that consistently excel all engage in three behaviors: they support each other, celebrate each other, and challenge each other. The difference lies in the sequence.Great teams begin with support. When people trust that others have their backs, challenge becomes constructive rather than defensive, and accountability shifts from external pressure to internal ownership.For leaders, the implication is significant. Engagement, ownership, and performance are not created through tighter oversight. They emerge when leaders create the conditions where people choose to take responsibility for the shared mission.Key discussion points:Why organizations that focus primarily on accountability often miss the deeper issue of ownershipThe three behaviors all teams demonstrate — support, celebrate, challenge — and why the sequence mattersHow the CABLES model builds trust and credibility through consistent leadership behaviorsThe five levels of the Accountability Staircase and how language signals where a team is operatingWhy compliance creates average teams, while commitment creates high-performing onesHow small improvements and declines compound over time through the “1% principle”High-performing teams rarely emerge from pressure alone. They form when individuals feel supported, valued, and connected to the mission. At that point accountability no longer needs to be imposed from the outside. People begin to take ownership for the success of the team itself.Connect with Patrick here:Patrick Veroneau website: www.emeryleadershipgroup.comFree leadership resources and downloads (CABLES model, team assessments, etc.): Resources - Emery Leadership Group - Portland, MECABLES model: CABLES Leadership ModelBook: The Missing Piece: What Great Teams Do That Others OverlookBook: The Leadership BridgeLinkedin: Patrick Veroneau, MS | LinkedIn

In this episode of Teamwork: A Better Way, Spencer Horn and Christian Napier sit down with Gui Costin, Founder and CEO of Dakota, to explore how leaders can drive relentless performance while still creating a culture rooted in respect and humanity. Gui shares lessons from building Dakota into a global platform used by thousands of investment firms, revealing how discipline, accountability, and kindness can coexist—and why the strongest teams don't choose between results and relationships.TranscriptGet the book Be Kind

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Most organizations take their best performer, hand them a title, and call it a promotion. What they don't tell that person is that everything that made them great at their job is now working against them. In this first installment of a two-part conversation, Jamie sits down with Matt Whitehead — Chief Ancillary Officer at Your Health — to explore one of the most overlooked transitions in healthcare leadership: the shift from being an exceptional doer to becoming a leader others will actually follow. In this episode: Why the moment Matt stepped into his first nursing home administrator role cracked the foundation of everything he thought he knew about leadership The dangerous myth that new leaders walk in as "instant experts" — and how that belief causes their teams to start managing them Why the dopamine hit of checking things off a to-do list disappears in leadership, and what you have to build to replace it How to delegate without losing your mind — and why being crystal clear on outcomes matters more than anything else Why conflict is never a problem to be eliminated — it's information to be used This episode is for every high-performer who has stepped into a leadership role and felt the ground shift beneath them. You're not alone — and it's not a flaw. It's the beginning. www.YourHealth.Org

What will leadership actually look like in 2026?Technology is accelerating everything, but the leaders who win won't simply be the most technical or the fastest decision-makers. They'll be the ones who know how to lead people well in an environment of constant change.In this episode, Dex Randall breaks down five leadership traits that separate high-performing leaders from the rest: human-centred performance, AI fluency, disciplined focus, decisiveness under pressure, and the ability to create purpose and meaning for teams.Because while AI may scale systems, great leadership still scales people—and trust can't be automated.Send a text----------------------------------- Resources:Leadership without Burnout https://go.dexrandall.com/leadershipDex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandallConfidential. Expert. Free. Solve problems fast.For even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallYOUTUBE: @dexburnoutcoachSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! In this episode, Vickie Lanthier — author of High Agency Human: Navigate Adversity and Live Big and former military leader with four deployments — shares practical strategies for building personal agency in high-pressure environments like manufacturing. Drawing from her 14-year military career and entrepreneurial experience, she connects resilience and intentional decision-making directly to the realities of operations management, production management, and modern plant leadership. You'll learn why running at constant surge capacity undermines production efficiency and long-term manufacturing productivity, and how building operational "buffers" strengthens performance management, process optimization, and sustainable KPI management. This conversation is especially relevant for frontline supervisors and shift supervisors navigating daily disruptions while trying to maintain results without burning out their teams. Vickie breaks down how proactive leadership development, intentional management training, and practical coaching skills improve workforce development, talent retention, and employee satisfaction — particularly as the millennial workforce and Gen Z manufacturing professionals step into larger roles. She also highlights the connection between personal wellbeing, safety leadership, and a strong safety culture, reinforcing that operational excellence starts with healthy, prepared leaders. This discussion bridges the gap between human performance and operational excellence, showing manufacturing leaders how to move from reactive firefighting to intentional change management, stronger problem solving, and more resilient plant leadership. 2:00 – In operations management and production management, adversity is daily, making strong plant leadership essential to move from reactive firefighting to intentional execution. 04:30 – High agency thinking equips shift supervisors and frontline supervisors to lead proactive change management instead of blaming systems or circumstances. 06:12 – Building buffers during stable periods strengthens operations management, improves production efficiency, and supports long-term manufacturing productivity. 07:19 – Financial discipline at work reinforces responsible production management, smarter resource allocation, and stronger KPI management across departments. 09:44 – When leaders model financial clarity and career pathways, they support workforce development, talent retention, and engagement across the millennial workforce and Gen Z manufacturing employees. 14:00 – Promoting for readiness rather than desperation strengthens leadership development, improves performance management, and builds a sustainable bench for plant leadership. 16:27 – Prioritizing health, boundaries, and burnout prevention improves employee satisfaction, supports work-life balance, and protects overall manufacturing productivity. 18:33 – Investing in mental health awareness and proactive check-ins strengthens safety leadership, reinforces a positive safety culture, and improves team-level conflict resolution. 22:30 – Pulling the "emergency brake" during overload enables smarter change management, clearer problem solving, and better long-term process optimization. 25:09 – Running at 110% capacity without systems thinking undermines production efficiency, weakens quality management, and signals gaps in sustainable operations management. 27:00 – Clear contingency planning enhances production management, stabilizes KPI management, and improves responsiveness in high-pressure environments. 30:30 – Practicing skills during calm periods strengthens management training, sharpens coaching skills, and drives measurable gains in manufacturing productivity. 33:49 – Distributing responsibility beyond supervisors accelerates leadership development, strengthens communication skills, and supports long-term workforce development. 35:00 – Empowering junior team members to lead drills reinforces safety leadership, improves problem solving, and embeds resilience into everyday plant leadership. 36:30 – Sustainable high performance comes from disciplined operations management, intentional performance management, and continuous process optimization, not relentless pressure. 38:00 – Leaders who model high agency behaviors improve employee satisfaction, strengthen talent retention, and elevate overall production efficiency and manufacturing productivity. Connect with Vickie Lanthier: Find her online at https://www.vickiemlanthier.com/ and https://www.vickiemlanthier.com/high-agency-human Connect on LinkedIn Find her on Instagram: @highagencyhuman

Emotional intelligence changed leadership. But it's no longer enough.In this episode of Teamwork: A Better Way, Christoffel Sneijders—creator of 3 Brains Intelligence and expert in human behavior—reveals why most leadership breakdowns aren't strategy problems… they're alignment problems .Every leader operates from three decision-making centers: 

32 out of 42 agents on my team have at least one closed or pending transaction right now. The 10 agents that don't are all in their first 90 days or less with the teamMost teams celebrate activity. We celebrate those too but we also celebrate standards and resultsWe ranked #3 Mega Team at eXp in January.But here's what the leaderboard doesn't show you… how did we actually do this? We set CRYSTAL CLEAR expectations before day one and repeated them over and over and over againDuring the interview. At boot camp. Through onboarding. In every meeting. Every week.Because you don't rise to your potential. You fall to your standards.In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on exactly how we're doing it. The Five E Framework: Effort, Enthusiasm, Endurance, Energy, Environment.It's the engine (another E ;) behind our production. We go deep on something most leaders run from, the hard conversation. We don't avoid conflict. We frame it as the path to resolution. Because leaders who avoid difficult moments don't build great teams. They build comfortable ones and… nothing ever grows in your comfort zoneYou want a team that performs? Stop making it complicated.Build the environment. Hold the standard.Lead by example.We break all this down and more in the latest episode of our podcast

60-80% of managers have ZERO formal leadership training. Is your organization creating accidental managers?In this episode, executive coach Bernadette Boas exposes the hidden crisis destroying teams across corporate America: unprepared and untrained talented professionals promoted into leadership roles without the training, mindset, or support to actually lead.In This Episode, You'll Discover:• Why 60-80% of managers never receive formal leadership training—and the devastating impact on teams, culture, and business results• The 5 ways to stop the cycle of advancing or hiring professionals not prepared for leadership• How to identify leadership readiness BEFORE promoting your top performers• Why redefining success metrics from personal to team outcomes changes everything• The power of leadership onboarding programs, mentorship, and mastermind communities• How to hold leaders accountable for people development (and tie it to compensation)• The bonus strategy: Creating alternative career paths for high performers who shouldn't manage peopleYour Call to Action: Assess your current management pipeline. Ask yourself: Are my managers leading intentionally, or are they surviving accidentally? What do they need to become powerhouse people leaders?Work With Bernadette: Struggling to create an onboarding program, define people management goals, or help an accidental manager thrive? Book a 30-minute discovery call at CoachMeBernadette.com/DiscoveryCallConnect: • LinkedIn: @BernadetteBoas • Website: BallOfFireCoaching.com • More Episodes: BallFireCoaching.com/PodcastLove the show? Leave a review and share this episode with other leaders who need to hear this message. Your feedback fuels this community and helps other leaders find the show!Support the show

Leadership has evolved. The best leaders today aren't fixers—they're facilitators.On this episode of Teamwork: A Better Way, Laurie Maddalena shares how to build strong, connected teams in a changing workplace. Learn how to overcome the Six Leadership Saboteurs™, lead difficult conversations with confidence, and create a culture where people thrive.If you're ready to elevate your leadership and your team's performance, don't miss this conversation.Website: https://www.lauriemaddalena.com/Fixer to Facilitator Assessment: https://www.lauriemaddalena.com/fixer-to-facilitator6 Leadership Saboteurs Assessment: https://www.lauriemaddalena.com/six-leadership-saboteursTranscript: https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6331532/transcript.txtFree Team Diagnostic

Ever feel like your team has more to give—and you can't quite unlock it? We dig into the uncomfortable truth that many leaders become bottlenecks without meaning to, then map a path to becoming a catalyst who unlocks energy, ownership, and momentum. With award-winning leadership and high performance coach Tracy Clark, we examine why strategy and skills (the “trunk”) only go so far, and how deeper work in mindset, self-awareness, and identity (the “roots”) drives real, sustained results.Tracy shows how to close the gap between intention and impact by starting in the mirror. We get tactical about identity—moving from “think differently” to “be differently”—through immersive play, a one-line identity anchor like “I am a determined catalyst,” and a simple pre-meeting reset that shifts your state on demand. We also unpack her three-part definition of play as intense curiosity, radical open-mindedness, and proactive experimentation. Expect practical moves: rule-flipping core assumptions, designing low-risk tests, and letting silence do the work so your team steps up.The conversation goes beyond personal change to collective momentum. We explore how to create a “team of catalysts” with shared behaviors that make independent thinking normal: surfacing tensions early, challenging assumptions weekly, shipping small experiments fast, and measuring learning alongside results. Along the way we connect empathy and deep listening to performance, drawing on ideas popularized by Chris Voss and the enduring truth that people remember how you make them feel.If you're ready to trade control for trust, certainty for curiosity, and busyness for leverage, this one's for you. Listen, choose your one-word identity for the week, and try the catalyst experiment in your next meeting. If it sparks an insight, share the episode with a leader who needs it, subscribe on your favorite podcast app or YouTube, and leave a review to help others find the show.

What does it really take to lead with impact—especially when life throws the unimaginable at you? In this unforgettable episode of Teamwork: A Better Way, Hall of Fame speaker and bestselling author Chad Hymas shares hard-earned wisdom on what true leadership looks like when the spotlight fades and challenges hit. From his world-record 513-mile journey in a wheelchair to inspiring audiences across the globe, Chad unpacks why trust, resilience, and shared purpose—not speed—are the true drivers of lasting success. Tune in to discover why “One can go fast, but two can go far” is more than a quote—it's a blueprint for how teams rise, together.Transcript: https://share.transistor.fm/s/7429557a/transcript.txt

In this episode, we share one thing you can implement with your team that WILL unlock the performance of your team. Guaranteed!!

Senior executives often say they want their teams to “step up” but real ownership only happens when trust is intentionally built.In this episode of The Executive Appeal, Alex D. Tremble sits down with Mugdha Tipnis, Senior Vice President and Transportation Business Line Leader for the Mid Atlantic South at WSP. Mugdha leads complex, high stakes teams across major infrastructure projects where trust, patience, and judgment matter daily.Together, they unpack what it actually takes to build trust on executive teams, especially when decisions carry real risk.You'll learn:Why patience is a leadership strength, not a delay tacticHow leaders unintentionally train teams to wait instead of decideWhen to step in and when to let leaders learn through experienceHow trust accelerates alignment and reduces decision bottlenecksWhat strong leaders do after mistakes to reinforce accountabilityThis episode is for you if:You're still the default problem solver for your executive teamDecisions keep rolling up instead of being ownedYour leaders are capable but hesitantListen now to learn how trust unlocks faster execution, stronger ownership, and a leadership team that runs with you, not through you.Subscribe and share this episode with another senior leader who's feeling the same pressure..

What if the most powerful leadership tool you have… is your story?In this episode of Teamwork: A Better Way, bestselling author and storytelling strategist Bill Blankschaen joins us to discuss his new book, Your Story Advantage. More than a personal brand tool, Bill shows how your authentic story—when owned and told well—can empower, inspire, and influence others in profound ways. Discover how to unlock the leadership potential in your lived experiences and lead with greater clarity, purpose, and impact.Transcript: https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef452995/transcript.txt

Imagine a CRM that empowers your sales team and drives predictable B2B growth. In this episode of Predictable B2B Success, host Vinay Koshy interviews John Golden, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Pipeliner CRM, bestselling author, and global sales leader. Learn why John Golden shifted from the CEO track to transform how sales teams use CRM technology, and how a “salesperson-first” approach redefines traditional software. Drawing on insights from over 1,600 expert interviews and decades of leadership, this episode examines the often-overlooked human elements of B2B sales and the benefits of simplifying strategy. John Golden shares real-world examples of how AI supports relationship-building, enables salespeople to leverage their strengths, and enhances coaching in high-performing organizations. He also offers practical advice on overcoming stalled deals and building trust as a key performance indicator for lasting customer relationships. Listen to this episode to gain new perspectives on your sales strategy, CRM implementation, and the future of human-driven revenue growth. Some topics we explore in this episode include: Key topics discussed in this episode include: Career Transition – John Golden explains his shift from prior executive roles to Pipeliner CRM.Strategic Simplicity – The value of simplifying business strategy and focusing on fundamentals.Strategy vs. Tactics – The risks of prioritizing tactics over a clear, simple strategy.Salesperson-First CRM – How Pipeliner CRM flips traditional CRM design to empower salespeople.CRM Adoption & Revenue Growth – The impact of higher CRM adoption on predictable revenue.Human Elements in B2B Sales – The essential role of creativity, relationships, and authenticity.AI in Sales – How AI frees salespeople to focus on relationship-building and deeper work.Personal Branding for Salespeople – Building a professional brand and soft skills in sales.Trust and Relationship Quality – Patterns of trust-building and metrics for predictability in revenue.Human-First Culture – Shifting from technology-first to human-first, and how to measure transformation.And much, much more...

Part 2 of 2! How do you know if your team is doing a good job? In this second part of a two-part series, we bring together leaders from medicine, the military, and crisis response to explore what team performance really means — and how to measure it beyond outcomes.

SummaryIn this episode, Demetrius, Lance, and Ron reunite to discuss the current state of their favorite sports teams, the recent coaching changes in the NFL, and the attractive job opportunities available. They also dive into their fantasy sports experiences, share a humorous segment called 'Crime of the Week' featuring Druski's latest parody, and express excitement for J. Cole's upcoming album.

When tension spikes, leaders don't rise to the occasion; they fall to their default. Today we dig into those defaults with Bill Benjamin, co-author of The Last 8%, and unpack why smart, well-intentioned people either blow up or go quiet when it matters most—and how to do better without losing your edge.We start by naming the two patterns that quietly define culture under pressure: the messmaker who reacts with heat and the avoider who retreats to keep the peace. Bill explains the brain science behind both, from cortisol searing memories to the fear of social judgment that feels like physical pain. That lens changes everything: people remember you in the hard moments, not the easy ones. So we get practical. Bill shares SOS—Stop, Oxygenate, Seek information—as a simple, reliable way to step out of fight-or-flight, regain working memory, and turn certainty into curiosity. Small moves like a sip of water, open palms, or one deep breath can buy the six seconds you need to choose a better response.We then move into preparation for planned hard conversations. Clarify the exact last 8 percent you must say, set a positive intention that signals safety, and ask open questions so the other person talks first. You'll hear why many people self-diagnose if given space, how to draw out their last 8 percent, and how to model being coachable without giving up standards. We close with tactics to reset a reputation: share your growth edge with genuine vulnerability, invite real-time cues from your team, and follow up to measure progress. The result is a culture where people trade ego for empathy, certainty for curiosity, and silence for shared truth.If this sparked an insight, share it with one person who needs it. Subscribe on YouTube or your favorite podcast app, and leave a quick review to help more leaders find the show. Which are you under pressure—messmaker or avoider—and what last 8 percent will you tackle this week?

Show NotesBased on the article: Leaders Don't Fix People. Leaders Fix the EnvironmentIn this episode of the Emergency Management Network Podcast, we explore a simple idea that carries profound implications for leadership in emergency management and beyond: Leaders don't fix people. Leaders fix the environment.Inspired by the work and insights of L. David Marquet, this conversation challenges the instinct many leaders have to correct, manage, or “repair” individuals. Instead, we focus on how great leaders shape the conditions in which people can succeed. Culture, trust, clarity of mission, psychological safety, and decision authority matter far more than control or micromanagement.In emergency management, the environment we create determines how teams perform under stress. It influences whether people speak up, take initiative, admit uncertainty, and adapt when plans collide with reality. When leaders build environments that encourage ownership and responsibility, they unlock capacity that no amount of supervision can create.We discuss how fixing the environment means:* Designing systems that support good decision-making* Replacing permission with intent* Shifting from control to trust* Creating space for learning, accountability, and growth* Recognizing that leadership is less about authority and more about stewardshipThis episode connects leadership philosophy to real-world emergency management practice, from EOC operations to planning teams to organizational culture. If you want stronger performance, better morale, and more resilient teams, start by asking not “What's wrong with my people?” but “What kind of environment have I created?”Because when the environment is right, people don't need fixing. They thrive.TagsLeadership, Emergency Management Leadership, Organizational Culture, L David Marquet, Turn the Ship Around, Trust and Empowerment, EOC Leadership, High Reliability Organizations, Psychological Safety, Crisis Leadership, Team Performance, Professional Development, EMN Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Chad Peets is one of the great sales leaders of our time. Currently, Chad is leading all things sales at X. Previously he was the sales saviour at Snowflake and was an advisor to the CEO there. He was also a MD at Sutter Hill where he sat on the board of companies like Sigma Computing and Augment Code.  AGENDA: 04:53 How to Recruit the Best Sales Talent Today  06:27 Why Europe is a Nightmare for Recruitment in Sales 11:29 How to Evaluate Sales Talent: Green and Red Flags 21:58 Why Remote Work is BS and You Have to be in Office 23:43 How to Improve Sales Team Performance in Just 24 Hours 27:45 When to Fire vs When to Give More Time 32:10 How to Set Sales Quotas Effectively 34:39 Adjusting Compensation Plans for Better Performance 37:50 Why Work Life Balance is Total BS 41:08 Biggest Lessons on Leading Sales Teams 50:37 What is The Future of Enterprise Sales with AI 58:40 Quick Fire Questions and Final Thoughts  

How do you know if your team is doing a good job? In this first of a two-part series, we bring together leaders from medicine, neuroscience, and crisis response to explore what team performance really means — and how to measure it beyond outcomes.

Morgan Wijay is the founder of After the Game, a life coaching program for young athletes and their families. In this episode, Morgan shares insights from her journey in the world of youth sports. She has been a player, a coach, a mentor, a parent, and a business owner. Listen in as she shares how her experiences shape her methods and how she uses that experience to help young athletes become the best version of themselves. Through After the Game, she guides athletes and their families through the trials and tribulations of youth sports and prepares them for life after sports.  Timestamps: 02:07 Morgan's Story 09:56 Creating a Positive Team Culture 13:50 Challenges and Adversity 19:43 Preparation and Team Dynamics 22:36 Choosing the Right Coaching Staff 29:16 Managing Parent Expectations 35:08 Personal and Team Performance 37:00 Locking In 40:49 Gratitude and Being Present 46:06 After the Game 54:10 Balancing Parental Guidance and Athletic Goals 01:03:42 Sports in Personal Development   Links: After the Game: https://www.aftrthegame.com/