At the Life You Love Laboratory and BIGGBY® COFFEE, we’re out to prove that financial success and healthy workplace culture aren’t two separate goals. BIGGBY® COFFEE's own cultural transformation is proof that not only is it possible to have a successful company where people aren’t miserable at work, but that the happier your people are, the more your business will grow. Each week, join host Laura Eich, Chief Purpose Officer at BIGGBY® COFFEE, and her co-host and BIGGBY® COFFEE co-CEO Mike M ...
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Welcome to The Teamwork Advantage, a Gregg Gregory Podcast. Informal and insightful conversations with professionals and experts in the TLC arena - Teamwork, Leadership, Culture. A must-listen program, where we take you inside the mind's of these experts to discover actionable insights to be a stronger team member, a more effective leader, and enrich your team's culture.
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Unlocking Employee Engagement: Insider's Guide to Thriving Teams with Rich Salon
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Ready to revolutionize your workplace? Tune in to this powerful episode of The Teamwork Advantage as we unpack the secrets of employee engagement with Rich Salon (AKA "Rich The HR Guy"), the HR guru with 25 years of corporate experience. Rich breaks down how leaders and team members can supercharge engagement, creating a ripple effect of satisfacti…
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Unlock the Secrets of Effective Communication and Fierce Civility with Joe Weston
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In this riveting episode of The Teamwork Advantage, we have the pleasure of hosting Joe Weston, a renowned figure in the world of communication, teamwork, and collaboration. With a career spanning over three decades in conflict prevention, leadership, stress management, and communication, Joe brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. As a sought-a…
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A Jack of All Trades is a Master of Integration
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Dive into this enlightening episode of The Teamwork Advantage as we sit down with Joe Curcillo, a man of many talents. For the better part of his career, Joe was often asked, “What do you specialize in?” This question reflects a common belief many of us were taught: to narrow our niche, not to generalize. Joe challenges this notion, drawing from hi…
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Walking the Walk (featuring Ryo Zsun)
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GUEST BIO: Ryo Zsun is the culture maestro for the Zappos family of companies, as well as a keynote speaker and thought leader on the power of cultivating healthy workplaces. Everywhere he goes, he shares Zappos’ message of putting people first. Links LinkedIn CORE TOPICS + DETAILS: [0:35] - Back to Work (Without the Awkwardness) Comparing sabbatic…
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Bridging Visions Workplaces, parenthood, and the quest for fulfillment CORE TOPICS + DETAILS: [1:49] - The Power of Visioning Looking forward to look backward Laura shares a personal story about how a visioning exercise led her to reconsider her stance on having children, illustrating how professional tools and exercises can profoundly influence pe…
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Start Running & Keep Running (featuring Caitlin Townsend Lamb)
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Start Running & Keep Running (featuring Caitlin Townsend Lamb) Discussions on where inspiration meets discipline GUEST BIO: Caitlin Townsend Lamb is the Director of People Advancement and Continuous Improvement Systems at Cascade Engineering, where she has dedicated over 14 years to putting people first. Starting her journey as an executive assista…
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A Mission Beyond Coffee (featuring Jon Sell and Norma Pyscher)
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A Mission Beyond Coffee (featuring Jon Sell and Norma Pyscher) Two franchisees discuss leadership, legacy, and leaning on employees for wisdom GUEST BIO: Jon Sell is a seasoned entrepreneur and a passionate advocate for positive workplace culture. With a background as an environmental scientist, Jon transitioned from the corporate world to become a…
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HR: Human Revolution (featuring Katrina Ghazarian)
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HR: Human Revolution (featuring Katrina Ghazarian) Putting the human back in human resources GUEST BIO: Katrina Ghazarian is a dynamic CEO of Gameday HR, known for her innovative approach to human resources and workplace culture. With a background that spans from banking to HR, she brings a unique blend of practical experience and insightful leader…
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Brett Putter - Decoding Team Culture: Insights for Building Resilient Organizational Identities
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Unlock the secrets to understanding and transforming your team's culture in this thought-provoking episode of The Teamwork Advantage. Explore the concept of team culture as a dynamic entity that evolves, influenced by external factors and internal dynamics. Gain valuable perspectives from Brett Putter, CEO of Culture Gene, on navigating the complex…
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Words, Actions, and Where They Meet (featuring Alisha Beck, Jeremy DeRuiter, & Brie Roper)
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Words, Actions, and Where They Meet (featuring Alisha Beck, Jeremy DeRuiter, & Brie Roper) A dive into the principles guiding the Life You Love LaboratoryTM GUEST BIO: Alisha Beck, originally from southeast Michigan, has a rich background in people-oriented roles. Starting her career at Dunkin Donuts, she transitioned to BIGGBY® COFFEE where she ha…
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Dr. Carla Fowler - Unleash Your Performance Potential
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In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Performance Science expert Dr. Carla Fowler brings a fresh perspective on individual performance and motivation, akin to how athletes train for peak performance in their sport. Blending her unique background in medicine and psychology, Dr. Fowler shares why aligning your work with your passions is crucial …
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Reading Between the Lines (featuring Tom Belongia)
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Reading Between the Lines (featuring Tom Belongia) A franchise owner shares the simple power of listening GUEST BIO: Tom Belongia is an influential franchise owner and area representative for BIGGBY® COFFEE in Wisconsin. His journey from working at Pilot Travel Centers to becoming a key player at BIGGBY® COFFEE showcases his dedication to community…
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Don’t Wait for Perfect (featuring Jodi Latuszek)
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Don’t Wait for Perfect (featuring Jodi Latuszek) The best way to end up with a great culture is to start trying GUEST BIO: Jodi Latuszek is BIGGBY® COFFEE's Vice President of HR, Legal, and ESG Programming. In her own words, her job is to “help our company support people better.” She’s responsible for ensuring that all of BIGGBY® COFFEE's practices…
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If You Want to Change the World (featuring Nathan Havey)
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If You Want to Change the World (featuring Nathan Havey) Nathan Havey on conscious capitalism, leadership caps, and more GUEST BIO: Nathan Havey is on a mission to redefine success in the business world. He's also the mastermind who helped transform BIGGBY® COFFEE into a beacon of conscious capitalism. He's since developed a network of over 65 top-…
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Amir Rashidian - Stress Less, Thrive More
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Welcome to The Teamwork Advantage! In this episode, Gregg is joined by chiropractor and stress management expert, Dr. Amir Rashidian. Together, they explore the profound impact of workplace stress and unveil practical strategies for its management. Dr. Rashidian, with his unique perspective, emphasizes the vital link between physical and mental wel…
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Welcome to Love in Leadership Our first episode introduces the themes and mission of this podcast CORE TOPICS + DETAILS: [0:39] - BIGGBY® COFFEE and the LifeLabTM Telling the story of how we got here At the episode’s start, Laura and Mike dive into a brief history of BIGGBY® COFFEE, LifeLabTM, and the concept of Love in Leadership. After a handshak…
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At the Life You Love Laboratory and BIGGBY® COFFEE, we’re out to prove that financial success and healthy workplace culture aren’t two separate goals. BIGGBY® COFFEE's own cultural transformation is proof that not only is it possible to have a successful company where people aren’t miserable at work, but that the happier your people are, the more y…
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The Stockdale Center: A Beacon for Ethical Leadership
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Embark on a thought-provoking journey into the realms of ethical leadership with Joe Thomas, Director at the Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership at the US Naval Academy. Ethics, extending beyond moral philosophy, encompasses applied ethics and the pivotal role leaders play. In this enlightening episode, Joe expertly distinguishes leadership fro…
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Chris Caldwell - Mastering Teamwork for a Sustainable Future: Navigating Climate Change Challenges
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In this enlightening episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Chris Caldwell, CEO of renewable energy company United Renewables, masterfully illustrates the powerful correlation between climate change and teamwork, shedding light on the dynamic relationship between these two crucial elements. Through thought-provoking insights, Chris highlights the immen…
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Mike McFall - GRIND to GROW: Creating a Purpose-Driven Culture
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In this captivating episode of The Teamwork Advantage, we are joined by Mike McFall, CEO of the prominent regional coffee house, Biggby Coffee, as he shares his incredible journey. Despite achieving financial success, he felt unfulfilled, prompting a profound realization. Mike's insights offer valuable lessons in personal success and cultivating a …
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Kelly McGinley - From Purpose to Progress: Empower Collaboration Through Effective Meetings
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Welcome to "The Teamwork Advantage" podcast, where we explore the intersection between Teamwork, Leadership, and Culture. In this episode, Kelly McGinley brings extensive experience in the non-profit and education sectors, as well as a profound knowledge of project and process management, shedding light on the crucial topic of meetings. Discover th…
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Joey Havens - The Power of Magnetic Culture
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Welcome to "The Teamwork Advantage" podcast where we explore the realms of Teamwork, Leadership, and Organizational Culture, uncovering the secrets to creating high-performing, successful, On-Purpose Teams. In this engaging episode, we have the privilege of hearing from Joey Havens, former executive partner of HORNE, a top 25 accounting firm known …
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Alison Hunter - The Power of Storytelling: Building Trust and Engagement are Critical to Successful On-Purpose Teams
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Today, we break the mold by featuring a guest who combines the worlds of anthropology and technology. In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Alison Hunter shares insights on the power of storytelling to build vulnerability, trust, and engagement within teams. By understanding the stories of team members, leaders can create a culture that leads …
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Vice Admiral Sean Buck - Lessons From the Leadership Laboratory
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Very few organizations give you the opportunity to get your foundational education, travel the world, and come back to oversee the institution that provided that education. This week's guest is Vice Admiral Sean Buck, the 63rd Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. He shares his testimonial on what it takes to become a succ…
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Juli Shulem - Designing Better Systems: Overcoming Stagnation, and Reaching New Heights to Improve Teamwork in the Workplace
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Are you stuck? Do you feel like you’re spinning your wheels and kicking up a lot of dust and going nowhere? In this compelling episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Juli Shulem has got you covered as she shows us how to design better systems that will help you and your team get more done by being better organized, reducing stress, and increasing produ…
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Patti DeNucci - Mastering Meaningful Conversations: Insights and Tips for Effective Team Communication
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In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Patti DeNucci shares the benefits of, and her secrets for, having meaningful conversations. Explore Patti DeNucci’s 4 P's of Communication and take communication to the next level with your team. Discover how to identify and avoid "Drainers & Downers," those individuals who drain the energy out of us. Join…
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Dr. Richard Safeer - Cultivating Wellness for Success: Creating a Culture of Wellness
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Are you curious about how your team's and organization's wellness affect productivity? In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Dr. Richard Safeer discusses the link between individual wellness and team productivity. By examining how our wellness actions impact those around us, even in seemingly insignificant ways, we can make small changes that …
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Dr. Eric Holsapple - Mindful Leadership: Enhancing Your Skills Through Yoga and Meditation
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Are you curious how yoga and meditation can enhance your leadership skills and help you influence others? Join us in this insightful episode of the Teamwork Advantage, as we speak with Dr. Eric Holsapple, a successful former businessman turned Mindful Leadership expert. Dr. Holsapple shares his personal journey of finding happiness and meaning beyo…
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Jeff Engle - Unleashing Success - The Power of Cultural Accountability
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Unlock the secrets to success with Jeff Engle in this powerful episode of The Teamwork Advantage! Listen as Jeff takes you through stories of his time in the US Army, why he broke some rules, and why you can, too – if you do it right. Jeff, after joining the US Army at just 17 years old, rose through the ranks to become an expert leader in a specia…
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Brandon McKee - The Power of Communication for Remote Teams
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At Win Big Media, maintaining close communication with the team is of utmost importance. To ensure this, Brandon makes frequent check-in calls to his team members, either via phone or Zoom. Despite their brevity, these informal calls have proven to provide more impactful feedback than structured meetings. Join us as we learn from Brandon's experien…
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Ken Wendle - Great Teams Provide Value at Every Turn, For All Stakeholders
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V-A-L-U-E - we have heard the word for years. The term is often focused on Sales and how a salesperson should add more value. In this energetic episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Ken Wendle focuses on his definition of the word "Value". Ken takes the time to review each of his five components of VALUE: Vision Alignment Leverage Uniqueness Execution…
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Darrin Jahnel - The Tight Connection, Strategies for Building a Dynamic Team
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Growth is one thing. Keeping employees engaged and motivated is another. In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Darrin Jahnel shares his secrets for taking a software development company from three employees (two of them being Darrin and his brother) to a powerful team of 150 in just 10 years. Darrin shares the story of his 3rd employee and the…
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Robyn Benincasa - TEAMWORK, The Extreme Athlete Way
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Our 6th season of The Teamwork Advantage kicks off with a true superstar from the extreme athletics world, Robyn Benincasa. Robyn is the author of “How Winning Works” in which she talks about how she paralleled professions; being a firefighter for San Diego County and competing in the world of extreme athletics. Robyn talks about how, as a true com…
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Adel Migirova - Small Business Lessons for Every Team, Every Where
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After opening in 2018 and working hard to grow its business, the Emma Justine Salon in Louisville Kentucky had its fair share of havoc to deal with during the COVID pandemic. Like many others, they shut down 100% for over 60 days and then opened with limited services for the next several months. In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Adel Migir…
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Sean Murray - Teamwork Lessons Learned from Unlikely Heroes
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Years after the events of the 1984 Olympics, Sean Murray was inspired to write his book “If Gold Is Our Destiny – How a Team of Mavericks Came Together for Olympic Glory”. Sean interviewed the players and coaches of the 1984 men's volleyball team and discovered what brought them together to achieve Olympic glory. What makes this so powerful is that…
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Dr. Quintin Shepherd - Complex or Complicated, What Problems Are You Solving?
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Dr. Quintin Shepherd grew up on a working farm in the Midwest and is now the superintendent of schools in Victoria, Texas. His journey is a very interesting story, and one that both educators and business professionals may learn from. As a leader, are you solving complicated or complex problems? Dr. Shepherd helps us understand the differences in t…
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Stephan Wiedner - Maximize Psychological Safety to Increase Productivity and Morale
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Psychological safety is a powerful tool. In this episode of "The Teamwork Advantage," Stephan Wiedner shares tools to measure your team’s psychological safety. Click here to download the seven questions you should answer to measure the level of psychological safety on your team!Av Gregg Gregory, CSP
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Lisa Welsher - Become Empowered Through Your Emotions
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In this episode of "The Teamwork Advantag", focused on emotional intelligence, Lisa Welsher shares a different twist on emotions and how they can empower us on multiple levels. With Lisa, we explore the difference between emotions and feelings. She helps us learn what we can all do to check in with our emotions and become more effective, every day.…
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Lisa Cardinal - A New View of Human Resources and How It Has Changed Over The Years
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While the names have evolved, the functions of HR have also evolved over the years. It is not longer just a place for on-boarding and termination and salary documentation. This episode of The Teamwork Advantage focuses on how today's incarnation of the Human Resources Department can help both team leaders and employees. Lisa Cardinal talks with us …
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Genefa Murphy - How TLC affects the Customer Experience
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Genefa Murphy comes from a background in Information Technology and Development Operations. She now works in Customer Experience and focuses on marketing. Her leadership style focuses on the 3 M’s - Method, Message and Making It Work. In call centers across the country, You might think that the customer experience in call centers across the country…
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Frank King - What Does Comedy & Suicide Have in Common?
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In this engaging episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Frank King talks about his life and how he has thought about committing suicide more times than he can count. He, like many others, was able to hide his suicidal tendencies. It is important to remember that teamwork is not just about sports, or even business. Teamwork is about wherever multiple pe…
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Nicole Morgan - Building Resolute Teams
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In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Nicole Morgan sharesthe story of how she created an environment of collaboration in her workplace. Her ideas are not exclusive to her company, business, or even her industry. They are transferable across every industry and every team. One key aspect she discusses freely is that, while hiring for skills may…
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Marcia Daszko - Pivot, Disrupt or Transform
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Marcia Daszko helps us to recognize that, in the midst of changing times, is a powerful place to succeed. This begins with a compelling purpose. Moving from a small boutique consulting firm, Marcia studied Dr. Deming’s work extensively to learn the secrets of being a powerful leader. Marcia shares stories and fundamental examples of organizations t…
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Toms Blodnieks - Blending Planning & Productivity with Teamwork & Culture
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A self proclaimed paranoid planner, Toms Blodnieks shares why it is critical to plan everything, including our to our downtime with family and friends. As the Chief Operations Officer of DeskTime, the ultimate all-in-one automatic time tracking software, Toms shares what they have done with their hybrid workforce and the benefits of adopting a simp…
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Alyssa Cox - Don’t Hide a Dead Fish in Your Desk
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Alyssa Cox shares some outstanding tips and secrets that every team needs to know about building trust, vulnerability, and transparency. Alyssa has worked in the consulting industry for a number of years, and with some of the largest consulting firms. Now she shares the things, that she has discovered, that actually work when interacting with your …
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Doug Roberts - Education Learning From Business and Vice Versa
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Doug Roberts founded the Institute for Education Innovation, where he works with school administrators across the country to help build collaborative relationships between educators and companies that support education. The institute focuses on how to teach children using "outside of the box" thinking and techniques. In this interview, Doug shares …
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Phil Strazzulla - Building the Right Culture, From the Mind of an Entrepreneur
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In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Phil Strazzulla shares the journey of his company's growth over just a few short years, utilizing a remote-only team of 20, to help Human Resource professionals. He is totally upfront and shares his successes along with some challenges, and how he works to overcome them. SSR’s remote-only workforce poses s…
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Patrick Cootes - Building a Culture of Fearless Feedback
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Patrick Cootes shares his story and why he felt he needed to make a change for himself and for the industry of learning. He is upfront in his belief that he was in over his head and felt like an impostor among some amazing talented code writers. Over the past 24 months, Patrick and his team have developed this incredible idea that, when we have an …
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Tom Ziglar - Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times
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Tom Ziglar's latest book “10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times” shares that, while the virtues have not changed, people’s priorities in life have shifted and become more intentional and foundational during, and since, the pandemic. In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Tom shares his research and discusses how leaders need to adapt in to…
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Kevin Campbell - Cultivating Stronger Employee Engagement
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Kevin Campbell, our guest in this episode, helps us identify strategies to increase employee engagement. He says it is as easy as 1-2-3, followed by A-B-C. Kevin’s approach gets employees involved and engaged – Conversations build greater buy-in. Take the time to listen to this episode if you are looking for concrete ways to engage productively wit…
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