Michael Bungay Stanier, author of 'The Coaching Habit,' discusses the art of strengthening working relationships in his new book. He emphasizes the importance of safety, vitality, and repairability in building these relationships. Keystone conversations, focusing on effective teamwork, are also highlighted. Stanier's practical approach aims to enhance team dynamics, personal interactions, and workplace productivity.

Organizational psychologist Steven Rogelberg shares key strategies to optimize 1:1 meetings, avoid status update traps, and foster meaningful conversations. His new book 'Glad We Met' offers research-backed approaches to unlock team growth and individual development. The importance of regular 1:1 meetings and effective strategies for successful meetings are discussed, challenging generational stereotypes and emphasizing active listening.

Tonille Miller, expert in leadership and organizational dynamics, shares insights on delegation for development, the transformative power of feedback in shaping culture, and investing in employee growth for success. The podcast discusses job crafting, transforming toxic culture at Microsoft, and effective feedback in team dynamics.

Whitney Johnson, CEO of Disruption Advisors, discusses the S curve of job satisfaction, the importance of disrupting oneself, and the value of coaching. Other topics include the intense work culture in investment banking, meeting guidelines for larger organizations, and the power of personal growth in impacting the team and organization.

Q Hamirani, Chief People & Communications Officer at Paper, discusses leveraging AI, using ChatGPT as a mentor, revolutionizing job processes, enhancing communication, and bridging gaps in remote teams. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity in leadership, effective remote work communication, and building relationships.

Leah Tharin, a startup advisor, shares insights on leading through constant change, aligning teams with goals, allowing job trials, reality checks, planning for resilience, and mitigating risks in tech. She also discusses product-led growth, early leadership experiences, imposter syndrome, meeting guidelines to improve behavior, and the challenges of hiring the right people.

Justin McSharry, Senior Director of Learning and Leadership Development at Dropbox, shares insights on the importance of internal peer groups for managers, elements required for a successful management training program, and tactics to handle business transitions. He emphasizes the 4 main pillars of leadership development at Dropbox and the need for companies to invest in their managers. Justin's experiences in managing teams, embracing conflict, cultivating leadership skills, and peer group coaching are also discussed.

Maranda Dziekonski, SVP of Customer Success at Datasembly, shares innovative approaches to onboarding and aligning new hires with company goals. She discusses assessing for cultural fit, fostering continuous learning, and transforming onboarding into a tool for business success. Practical advice and strategies for optimizing team performance are offered throughout the episode.

Gary Bolles, Chair for the Future of Work, shares insights on rethinking leadership and embracing the role of a team guide. He discusses the changing dynamics of work, empowering teams, transforming culture, and the characteristics of a successful team guide. The episode explores concepts like leaderless organizations and offers tools for meeting efficiency.

Fredrik Thomassen, CEO and Founder of Superside, discusses the values of speed, kindness, and truth-seeking in building a successful company. He shares insights on unblocking employees, decentralized decision-making, and the importance of adapting work methods. Tune in to hear his leadership journey and lessons learned along the way.