How to Train Great Leaders to Build Strong Teams with Christian Muntean

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld talks with Christian Muntean, author of Train to Lead: The Unstoppable Leader's Plan for Peak Performance and advisor and consultant with Vantage Consulting, about the role leadership plays in team success. Christian shares his background in international disaster relief, where he saw firsthand how great leadership could drive results no matter what environment or conditions people were in. Today, he’s sharing how great leadership comes from internal personal development, how ego and personal values impact leadership, and how he structured his 90-day leadership training plans for leaders at any experience level.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast

01:33 Meet Christian Muntean: Leadership Expert

02:00 Christian's Journey into Leadership

07:46 The Role of Personal Development in Leadership

15:21 Building Effective Teams Through Relationships

27:33 The Continuous Journey of Personal Growth

31:24 Building a Leadership Crew

31:29 Coaching Leaders and Teams

32:04 Creating Business Artifacts

32:57 Improving Team Dynamics

34:18 Curiosity in Leadership

35:15 Accountability Challenges

35:45 Addressing Conflict Directly

37:12 Impact of Team Dynamics on Patient Outcomes

39:14 Commitment to Change

41:24 Leadership Development and Training

42:30 The Concept of Periodization

45:44 Structuring Leadership Growth

52:28 Challenges in Leadership Development Programs

55:02 Conclusion and Resources