How Teams Learn, Lead, and Celebrate Success with Leo Bottary of Peernovation

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld welcomes back author and collaboration expert Leo Bottary to dive into the second edition of his book Peernovation. With experience working with over 800 groups and teams, Leo shares what he's learned about the dynamics that make high-performing teams thrive – focusing on continuous improvement and celebration, learning (both intentional and collateral), and the Servant Leadership Triad.

Whether you lead a team or are part of one, this episode is packed with actionable insight on how to build a culture where people feel seen, supported, and motivated to bring their best selves to the table.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast

01:41 Meet Leo Bottary: Founder of Peernovation

02:03 Diving into Peernovation's Second Edition

03:16 The Learning Achieving Cycle

05:06 The Role of Psychological Safety

09:00 The Power of Asking for Help

15:29 Celebrating Achievements and Reflecting on Gains

23:56 Quarterly Review Cycle Insights

24:15 Embracing Intelligent Failure

25:33 Intentional and Collaborative Learning

28:31 Coaching and Collateral Learning

30:34 Intentionality in Leadership

33:52 Commitment and Team Dynamics

40:40 Asynchronous Meetings and Participation

43:33 Balancing Outcomes and Outputs