Teamwork - A Better Way

What if your team’s next breakthrough wasn’t about working harder—but aligning deeper?In this episode of Teamwork: A Better Way, Josh Kosnick—founder of Kairos Coaching and EOS Implementer—joins us to explore how to create “Kairos moments” within your team: those powerful points where awareness, alignment, and action converge. Drawing from his experience building and exiting three successful businesses, Josh shares how leaders can unlock peak performance by embracing adversity, fostering accountability, and leading with purpose and presence.Transcript: https://share.transistor.fm/s/a94ca678/transcript.txt

Graham Skidmore, an entrepreneur and former Rocket Mortgage executive, discusses his innovative Purpose & Outcome framework aimed at aligning teams with a focus on investing in human potential. He emphasizes that true high performance comes from effective communication and alignment, not just technology. Graham reveals his personal journey through burnout and why organizations often over-rely on AI without addressing misalignment. He also advocates for creating safe spaces for conversations to foster growth, showing that understanding individuals leads to stronger teams.

Why do capable teams with clear goals still struggle to make the right strategic moves? In this episode, Philipp Schett—OKR expert and founder of Wave Nine—reveals the hidden danger of mistaking busywork for progress. We explore why high-performing teams often default to doing more instead of doing what matters, and how the real problem isn’t prioritization—it’s outcome discipline. Learn how to shift from output obsession to outcome focus and unlock clarity, alignment, and results that stick.Transcript:  https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c8a0b2f/transcript.txtPhilipp Schett Website: www.wavenine.comFree Team Diagnostic Offer: https://go.altiumleadership.com/offer-claim-page854408852353584984

What if the secret to scaling wasn’t hustle—but help? In this episode of Teamwork: A Better Way, we sit down with Brittany Bettini, serial entrepreneur and CEO of I Need A VA, to explore how smart delegation, virtual teams, and sustainable systems unlock growth without the grind. Brittany shares how she built multiple thriving businesses (and a life of freedom) by embracing the power of letting go—and how you can too.Transcript: https://share.transistor.fm/s/546d8217/transcript.txt

🔓 What if your workplace’s biggest performance gap… was trust?In our latest Teamwork: A Better Way episode, we welcome Minda Harts—bestselling author, NYU professor, and creator of the Seven Trust Languages®.She shares: ✅ How to identify your team’s primary “trust languages” ✅ What to do when trust is broken (and how to repair it) ✅ Why trust is more than a buzzword—it’s a measurable assetIf you lead teams, give feedback, or just want to communicate more effectively, this episode is a must.Transcript: https://share.transistor.fm/s/fadf3d6f/transcript.txthttps://www.mindaharts.com/

What if leadership wasn’t just about solving problems—but amplifying what already works?In this energizing episode of Teamwork: A Better Way, we welcome Christian Thiele, internationally recognized expert in Positive Leadership and Positive Psychology. Drawing from the PERMA model and Kim Cameron’s research, Christian shares how leaders can boost performance, innovation, and wellbeing—not by pushing harder, but by leading smarter.We explore:✅ The science behind Positive Leadership✅ How strengths-based leadership transforms team dynamics✅ Practical ways to increase psychological safety, trust, and engagement✅ Why "more of the plus and less of the minus" is more than just a mindset—it’s a performance strategyIf you're ready to lead with greater joy, purpose, and results, this episode is your blueprint for building a thriving team culture—especially in tough times.Transcript: https://share.transistor.fm/s/fedbae0b/transcript.txtChristian Thiele Website: www.christian-thiele.com///Christian Thiele LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianthieleFree Team Diagnostic Offer: https://go.altiumleadership.com/offer-claim-page854408852353584984Book, Practicing Positive Leadership https://amzn.eu/d/4q9MZdTBook, Positive Leadership, The PERMA Model,  https://amzn.eu/d/hcjF1rN

What if your organization’s greatest untapped advantage wasn’t technology or headcount—but psychological safety?In this episode of Teamwork: A Better Way, Francie Jain, founder and CEO of Terawatt, shares how one hospital slashed turnover from 24% to 4%—saving $32 million annually—by prioritizing psychological safety and expert-led group coaching.We explore:-Why psychological safety is the most overlooked performance lever-How cultural shifts lead to measurable financial results-Why group coaching creates trust, retention, and resilience—especially in healthcareIf you're a leader looking for a smarter, more human way to build high-performing teams, this episode is your roadmap.Transcript: https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a75cbba/transcript.txt

In this episode of Teamwork: A Better Way, we sit down with Chip Higgins—banking executive turned business coach and author of The Bizzics Way—to explore a groundbreaking leadership metaphor: Are you leading your team with fission or fusion energy?Chip shares how most leaders unknowingly manage like reactors—controlling every spark, micromanaging output, and eventually burning out themselves and their teams.But fusion? That’s where the magic happens. ✅ Empowered teams ✅ Shared energy ✅ Exponential, self-sustaining resultsWe also unpack the science of momentum in business, the overlooked value of onboarding, and how to generate energy through team bonding—not just structure.Transcript: https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5ee54ca/transcript.txtchip.higgins@bizzics.com

Trust is the foundation of every high-performing team—but many leaders misunderstand what it really takes to build and maintain it. In this episode of Teamwork a Better Way, hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier welcome Darcy Luoma, author of Thoughtfully Fit® and CEO of Darcy Luoma Coaching & Consulting, to explore the truth about trust in leadership.Darcy shares what most leaders get wrong about trust, how to spot early signs it’s eroding, and what to do when it’s unintentionally broken. With insights drawn from her experience coaching leaders across 48 industries, she offers practical strategies to help leaders strengthen trust, enhance connection, and lead with emotional intelligence.Transcript: https://share.transistor.fm/s/64e7a9e0/transcript.txtDarcy Luoma Coaching: https://darcyluoma.com/Free Team Diagnostic: https://go.altiumleadership.com/offer-claim-page854408852353584984

In this episode of Teamwork: A Better Way, we sit down with multi-business owner and founder of CEO Concierge, Jana Franklin, to explore the evolving face of leadership through the lens of female entrepreneurship.From launching virtual teams to navigating bias in male-dominated industries, Jana shares how she built scalable, empowering businesses rooted in empathy, execution, and bold innovation.💡 Learn how women founders are transforming business—not just by hitting targets, but by building cultures of accountability, flexibility, and freedom.🎙 This episode is a must for entrepreneurs ready to lead on their own terms.Transcript: https://share.transistor.fm/s/082ca7e6/transcript.txtwww.JanaFranklin.comhttps://sheliftproject.com/podcast/jana-franklin-47/Free Team Diagnostic: https://go.altiumleadership.com/offer-claim-page854408852353584984