The High Five!

Explore the essential role of communication in team dynamics as hosts discuss two personas that solve problems but may cause more issues. Discover how poor communication can lead to low morale and a toxic environment. Get insights on empowering team members, avoiding dysfunction, and enhancing interaction practices. Tune in for updates from a leadership conference, including the role of AI and fun moments from their week. Plus, celebrate their upcoming projects and exciting new products!

This week, we discuss the Forbes article Why Self-Advocacy Can Help You Become An Invaluable Collaborator, Brett and Greg share their own experiences with self-advocacy and discuss how to encourage self-advocacy and alignment on goals within teams.The AskWe launched a Same Team Store! Go grab a tee and keep and eye out, because more is coming soon! The Hit List:Brett:Reading: The 3 kinds of intelligence workplaces need to succeedListening: Four Minute Mile by The Get Up KidsGreg:Reading: The Great Discontent: Brad Montague Listening: Yoyaku instore session with Tomoki TamuraHigh Five!

Dive into the chaos of pet antics and a morning mishap that adds humor to team dynamics! Discover the new 'operating system' for teamwork that emphasizes trust, communication, and collaboration in a post-pandemic world. Enjoy insights from the latest Harvard Business Review, along with fun current entertainment picks, including a Duran Duran album and a concert by Waxahatchee. Plus, lighten up with playful internet memes while learning the importance of feedback in building high-performing teams!

The hosts humorously delve into the trials of new managers, comparing their struggles to those of parenting. They emphasize the need for support and mentorship in leadership roles. Personal anecdotes enrich the conversation, including a chaotic hiking adventure and insights on workplace dynamics. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on the importance of connection and constructive feedback in fostering team productivity. Plus, the duo shares their current reading and music obsessions!

Have you ever experienced the loneliness of being the solo designer or project manager (or insert other job here) in a company? We've been there, and we just found an article on Medium, 4 challenges solo design teams face and how to overcome them, that touches on some of what lone rangers go through and how to cope. We discuss some strategies that have worked for us.THE ASKWe just launched our new website! Visit and subscribe to receive updates on upcoming free content and other projects. No spam, pinky promise.THE HIT LISTGreg: Reading: Wardley MappingWriting: Anxiety Lives in the Past and the Future.Listening: Amon Tobin - PermutationBrett: Listening: Sit down and love again by SfvenReading: Why we’re failing new managers and how we can set them up for success

We've been thinking a lot about 1: 1 meetings at Same Team Partners. This week, while in a research rabbit hole, Brett found the article Don't cancel meetings to be productive, cancel one-on-ones written by Clickup CEO Zeb Evans. His take is that 1:1s for leaders are a waste of time. He offers some practical solutions for his business. We have a hot take on that. The Ask Subscribe to our forthcoming newsletter at sameteampartners.com (And watch for the launch of our new site!)The Hit ListAttending: The New Purpose of the PMO at thedigitalpmUsing: Threads! Follow us there!Writing: No shirt, no problemListening: Happy Again, PhantogramReading: The Art of Witty Banter: Be Clever, Quick, & Magnetic by Patrick KingWatching: Nick Cage interview on The Late Show

Team-building activities take center stage, showcasing ways to unite in-person, remote, and hybrid teams. The hosts share personal experiences in planning events, emphasizing adaptability and cultural alignment. They discuss the impact of dedicated time for bonding and ongoing engagement. A dive into unique publications offers delightful insights on hiring practices and a musician’s creative journey. With a hint of humor, they also rally listeners for a project management survey, all while celebrating their passion for music and personal growth.

Same Team has Olympic fever! This week, we're talking about The Olympics, and that Google Gemini ad that suggests little kids should use AI to write fan mail. We have opinions.For reference, here's the FastCompany article referenced in the show: Google’s new Gemini ad showcases Big Tech’s big AI misunderstandingThe Hit List:Following: Roz Duffy on LinkedInWatching: Easy Way to Market Yourself, Chris Do/FuturReading: Rugged old crossWatching: Olympic Highlights with Keven Hart and Kenan Thompson Read: Do HopeThe Hive Five:We launched Project Management for Humans on Same Page and would love for PMs or the PM=curious to take this survey so we can make more tailored PM content.

This conversation dives into the transformative power of asking better questions. Exploring tips from a Harvard Business Review article, the speakers emphasize tailored inquiries that enhance trust and collaboration. They also discuss the joys of community engagement in the Stream Team, sharing musical discoveries like 'Mexico' by Goth Babe and the nostalgic vibes of The Zolas. Amidst humorous tales from a chaotic beach trip, strategies for improving communication in both personal and professional realms shine through.

If you follow tech news, you saw last week that Intuit laid off 1,800 employees, with the subtext that they eliminated 1,050 jobs of "underperformers." Greg and Brett unpack that and the "best" ways to fire people.The Hit List:Listening: Chappell Roan, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest PrincessListening: How Agencies Can Get The Most From Their Freelance PMsLooking: 80000 hoursReading: Do interesting