Building High-Performing Teams Through Intentional Leadership with Scott Gottesman

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane chats with Scott Gottesman, a strategic, results-driven HR leader with a rich history in biotech. Scott shares about his early days in the music industry and how his entrepreneurial spirit eventually led him into the world of HR. He then discusses the importance of leaders seeing value in someone and recruiting them. Scott shares his experience and strategies for managing a global HR team across 25 countries, including the foundational communication skills required to keep the team running smoothly, despite geographical and cultural differences. Finally, Scott shares about the importance of being intentional with 1:1 meetings for building high performing teams. Tune in for a great conversation on being more intentional as a leader!

Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast
01:47 Meet Scott Gottesman: HR Leader and Celtics Fan
02:29 Scott's Journey from Music to HR
08:49 Building a Global HR Career
13:26 Effective Leadership in Biotech
21:58 Challenges and Strategies for HR Leaders
28:01 The Importance of Understanding the 'How' in Work
28:57 Adapting Workforce Models for Business Growth
32:02 Strategic Talent Advisory in HR
34:41 Building High-Performing Cross-Functional Teams
36:46 Effective Communication in Remote Teams
46:03 The Significance of One-on-One Meetings
48:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts