The Future Of Teamwork with Dane Groeneveld

In today's conversation on The Future of Teamwork, host and HUDDL3 CEO Dane Groeneveld speaks to author and CEO of Circle Leadership Global, Dave Clare. Dave wrote a book on leadership called 'Simplified' about leading people and teams. In this spirited conversation, Dane and Dave cover topics such as simplicity and clarity concerning employee and organizational purpose. The two also discuss the role of technology and its impact on things like culture, fears around the use of AI, and systems thinking that can benefit your purpose initiatives.Key TakeawaysIntro: Dave jokes about being Australian and CanadianAll about Dave Clare, CEO of Circle Leadership Global, and his career pathMoving from leadership programs and teams to journeysA customer-focused rogue comes from structure and simplicity, "add value by removing the things that don't"The role of clarity on a team is a core value for DaveA study of 25 businesses and four common problems Build a systematic approach that follows human behavior, "Magic happens when you find the right questions to ask"Three fundamentals of Dave's book 'Simplified"Someone to believe in, what this translates to professionally and organizationally (ecosystems, not ego-systems)People don't leave organizations just for money90 Million Proprietary Limited, the meaning behind the name, and finding a world with workforce engagement and purposePurpose of the organization through values, answering to something, not someoneThe role of technology in behavior, new organizational models, and forecastingWhat is the difference between Iron Man and Terminator"You're not going to lose your job to AI. You're going to lose your job to people who use AI"Stuck in old systems, independent but interlinked, freestyling within the framework and coaching momentsA letter to your future self: imagine a business that doesn't exist yet but will in three years, evolving your businessDisrupting, staying relevant in the hearts and minds of those we choose to serveSystems thinking is a skill, building a business evolution roadmapPurpose is the seed of cultureDecision-making filters, incisions to cut in and cut out, systems of accountabilityThe word "empowerment" and helping you realize you've always had powerCreating a place where people are excited to jump out of bed and workHow to find Dave

Today's episode of The Future of Teamwork welcomes Dr. Alison Eyring, Founder and CEO of Produgie, a SaaS platform that helps businesses align, accelerate, and amplify leader and team impact. During her conversation with show host and HUDDL3 CEO Dane Groeneveld, the two cover topics like what it is like to create a SaaS platform to address a problem, the growing importance of services for SaaS businesses, and growing customer needs without being an endless consultant. Additionally, the two cover a slew of topics including team cultures and dynamics, the role of conflict in innovation, psychometric assessments, and so much more.Key Takeaways:[00:12 - 02:35] Alison Eyring, CEO of Produgie, and her path toward creating the SaaS platform[02:37 - 04:31] SaaS built for service offerings: tech that is built to address pain points in the real world[04:32 - 05:40] Partnering with Organizational Solutions[05:44 - 07:04] Services are profitable, building solutions into the software and offerings that grow with customer needs[07:06 - 09:17] Coaching and consulting is expensive and often out of reach, Produgie wants to change that[09:20 - 11:15] "Well, aren't consultants always looking to find a way to prolong the engagement?"[11:18 - 13:21] Interdependency between systems, culture, and team dynamics[13:21 - 16:49] Produgie as an aid for HR: Team Impact Board, and an Activation Platform[16:49 - 19:42] Agile practices and putting teams together, the adaptive development plan[19:44 - 22:01] Intentional leadership, 'Getting Results Long Distance' and performance management[22:00 - 23:49] Shared leadership and team governance, independence and autonomy[23:49 - 25:39] Kanban boards, accountability, and the problem of prolonging a solution[25:40 - 26:27] No research to support conflict is good for innovation[26:27 - 27:55] Tension and innovation in teams, exploit and explore innovation, predicting business growth[27:55 - 30:19] The Trifecta of Growth — Perform, Energize, Transform[30:21 - 31:23] What makes you successful as a leader now isn't what will make you a successful leader in the future[31:22 - 33:03] Psychometric assessments, the big five, and Alison's Growth Leader Framework[33:07 - 35:27] Practicing, checklists, and patterns that make it easier to repeat excellence[35:28 - 38:33] Team performance metrics and surveys with Produgie, finding a cadence that fits with their leadership style[38:38 - 39:59] Dedicating time to a SaaS technology platform, connecting Produgie to Slack and Microsoft Teams[40:00 - 42:05] DIY approaches to service options, and innovations in UI/UX, adaptive organizational tech[42:05 - 42:53] A freemium model for Produgie, Team Productivity without Burnout[42:54 - 43:49] Thinking about the future of the podcast, taking the team alignment survey[43:50 - 46:53] Alison's hopes for the future of teamwork, creating great groups with technology and AI[46:56 - 48:12] Finding out more about Produgie and Alison

Today's episode of The Future of Teamwork invites Mike Lee to speak about vulnerability, intuition, and several mental wellness practices that affect leaders and organizations. Mike is a keynote speaker and founder of MindShift Labs with a history as a wellness coach for NBA athletes. In this conversation with show host and HUDDL3 CEO Dane Groeneveld, Mike encourages: individuals to understand that their stories matter, connection and belonging, and thoughts on communication strategies like SET.Key Takeaways[01:54 - 06:28] Mike Lee's background in the NBA, career as a keynote speaker, battling depression and shifting toward meditation[06:30 - 08:36] Shifting from building basketball players to building people, vulnerability and courage to share[08:39 - 10:15] Men today are still not generally talking about mental wellness, shame before understanding your story matters[10:15 - 12:13] Stories create connection, the power of belonging and connection[12:18 - 14:12] Vulnerability is sharing something in a way that helps move the needle forward, the role of humility[14:13 - 17:37] Vulnerability to connection, into collaboration, to momentum. Drowning in information, and still trusting your own intuition[17:38 - 20:54] A balance between diversity of thought and a leader's intuition, creating a connection with your own higher self and voice[20:52 - 26:46] Helping clients create an awareness of their higher self — the power of journaling and Mike's 3-step process for problem-solving[26:46 - 30:05] Performance hacking — the Nappuccino, yoga nidra, and recovery[30:06 - 32:13] People don't give themselves permission for rest and recovery space, trust and autonomy[32:13 - 35:10] Coaching from a place of love, compassion over empathy[35:51 - 38:27] Saying "sorry" and the SET communication strategy[38:31 - 40:13] Truth, little t and big T[40:12 - 43:07] Mike's hope for the future of teamwork — a sense of deep trust, being held, and support from others[43:08 - 45:54] "If we can be at 80%, we're going to be incredibly successful" — sustainability and preventing burnout[46:06 - 46:49] Find Mike online, Mind Shift Labs

Leanne Holdsworth joins The Future of Teamwork and host Dane Groeneveld for a spirited discussion on creating more human workplaces. Leanne is the co-author of "Human Work: Five Leadership Mindsets for Humanising Workplaces", with Naryan Wong, and the author of "A New Generation of Business Leaders." Outside of writing, she spends her time helping organizations and their individuals reach their full potential. During this conversation, Dane and Leanne discuss aligning personal purpose with an organization's purpose, the social outcomes of modern leadership strategies focusing on people's well-being and individuality, and how businesses can explore the journey toward empowering communities and teams. Discover how leaders can embrace autonomy, foster purpose and belonging, and humanize the workplace for a more meaningful and successful future.Key Takeaways[00:12 - 02:52] Introduction to Leanne Holdsworth, co-author of Human Work[03:29 - 05:44] Who you are when you walk into the home at the end of the day, growth around personal purpose[05:46 - 10:09] What social outcomes look like if a company is leading well and individuals are investing in their communities[10:18 - 12:17] Activating and engaging communities to help, regardless of for- or not-for-profit, the impact of AI[12:18 - 14:43] AI, automation, and existential crises for communities[14:52 - 21:50] Leanne's book and her interviews with 11 leaders[15:34 - 17:17] Varied approaches to leadership and creating human workplaces[22:25 - 25:53] Belonging, and Human Systems[25:54 - 27:55] Autonomy, mastery, and purpose — finding imagination for our sense of meaning[27:57 - 31:06] Thankless but important work, humanizing work, emphasizing learning and growth[31:07 - 35:50] The next wave of understanding social outcomes for driving human work, gathering and interpreting data on creating more human workplaces[32:44 - 35:41] Leanne's sense of purpose after having her first child and deciding to volunteer and help victims of domestic violence[35:51 - 38:04] Psychological safety and constantly iterating, embracing learning and growth[38:05 - 42:43] The struggle of data capture for teams vs. individuals, bringing the idea of human work to a team level[39:17 - 42:17] What can we do to enable teams to try things without centralizing people? Safe spaces and pilot projects, trying new things[42:45 - 44:09] Nudging the business community towards talking about the relationship between human beings, the organization, and the way things are done to help the human community[44:09 - 45:42] Eliminating the complaint conversations, shifting towards collective purpose and empowerment[45:43 - 46:43] Closing, visit Leanne at humanworknetwork.com

Today's episode of The Future of Teamwork podcast features fellow Aussie and disruptive innovator, Luke Williams. Luke, along with show host and HUDDL3 CEO Dane Groeneveld, tackle the concepts of idea generation and building specialized teams that can disrupt habits and roadblocks that prevent success in business. Topics the two discuss include scarcity mindset and the value of sharing ideas, how to break apart existing recipes and organizational modes of thinking, and the surprising leadership lessons one can learn from the television show Bluey.Key Takeaways[00:11 - 01:01] Introduction to the show, a fellow Aussie and Bluey[01:05 - 04:31] Luke's background in industrial design and how it contributed to his career, travels, and his role in disruptive innovation[01:05 - 04:31] Sharing of knowledge and resources vs. a scarcity mindset[05:58 - 10:07] A recipe for moving away from the scarcity mindset[10:09 - 11:41] People are cooking from a traditional recipe book, without new and better recipes, new growth theory[11:43 - 14:06] Running the core business, not giving employees time to think about ideas that don't support the core business[14:06 - 17:32] The myths of disruption, how to be the disruptive change[17:32 - 22:53] Rethinking disruptive innovation and creating teams that can evolve the core business[22:53 - 25:10] Attack the vulnerabilities, understanding strengths and weaknesses of the product and industry[25:10 - 27:54] Breaking apart existing recipes, denying existing cliches, removing the critical success factors to think about value[27:54 - 31:13] Taking teams out of the core rigidities, and using artificial frameworks and tools[31:13 - 34:11] Bluey, Bandit the dad, and a framework of fun that lends to disruptive thinking[34:11 - 35:25] The cult of personality is holding teams and individuals back[35:27 - 38:45] Hiring and thinking about what ingredients are needed, diversity, and working with the employees you have now[38:59 - 42:10] Execution is the commodity, ideas are the most valuable assets; Luke's platform Idea Skills[42:10 - 45:19] Ideas are the new oil, and how difficult it is to escape old ideas by not criticizing[45:24 - 47:05] A call to action, finding Luke in the world

Andrew Freedman stops by The Future of Teamwork to chat with host and HUDDL3 CEO Dane Groeneveld about practical wisdom and research-backed frameworks for driving performance culture, adapting to hybrid work, and harnessing technology to enhance team dynamics. Andrew is a managing partner at SHIFT, and author of the book "Thrive," a resource for creating more efficient, empathetic teams. During their conversation the two touch on several issues affecting the workplace today, including selecting from the wealth of HR SaaS platforms available, culture as a differentiator in the modern workplace, and the indications and implications of burnout on your employee base.Find Andrew Freedman:https://www.linkedin.com/in/afreedmanthrive/https://www.shiftthework.com/Key Takeaways[00:11 - 02:31] Andrew Freedman, author and managing partner at SHIFT[02:31 - 03:35] Bouncing out of bed and dialing back the energy, excitement to help[03:35 - 04:37] Decompression time in transit and at home, rebooting[05:06 - 07:08] Thrive, a result of transformative work and impact on teams[07:06 - 09:03] Frameworks and practical wisdom (backed by research) for living, performing, and growing[09:04 - 09:43] Refreshing team best practices[09:40 - 11:32] Different realities in the wake of Covid, accommodating different methods of communication for different neurotypes[11:34 - 13:39] Hybrid work and defining success for a connected culture[13:39 - 14:53] 2023 State of Workforce Burnout and organizational issue that correlates with hybrid work[14:54 - 16:37] Intentionality and asking whether or not the culture is worth it[16:38 - 18:42] Six measures for driving performance culture, reinforcing behavior and skills development[18:43 - 21:57] Skills development's context in high-performing team cultures[21:58 - 23:59] Many people think of skills and knowledge in a static way, and thinking about adaptability[24:07 - 25:41] Tools that can fragment efficient workflows, navigating options for HR SaaS and CRM[25:42 - 28:14] Harnessing technology so that the best tool is the member of the team utilizing it[28:15 - 30:05] The dark side of AI, protecting trade secrets, and culture as the one irreplaceable element of your business[29:53 - 31:40] Culture is the differentiator, $1.3 trillion in investments, and hasty implementation strategies[31:42 - 34:19] The pandemic as an accelerator of asynchronous communication and innovation (Latch as a use case)[34:20 - 37:21] Indicators of burnout, the cost and strain on employees[37:26 - 39:06] Data to substantiate the benefits of psychologically safe human experiences at work, understanding what not to tolerate any more[39:06 - 41:37] A natural attrition of leaders stuck in the past, and the coming shifts in culture thanks to technology[41:41 - 44:35] Skills development, "futuristic thinking," embracing disruptive thinking and empathy in assuming positive intent[44:37 - 45:45] Connect with Andrew

Today's The Future of Teamwork episode features Colin Hunter, CEO of Potential Squared International and author of 'Be More Wrong,' a book about learning fast and embracing mistakes. Show host and HUDDL3 CEO Dane Groeneveld speaks with Colin about his work coaching teams and a central mantra in those efforts: "dance with the music they bring you." Throughout the conversation, the two discuss various topics affecting the workplace, including immersive learning technologies, design thinking, feedback loops, the habits feeding your daily systems, and team development with an emphasis on creating psychological safety.Key Takeaways[00:11 - 03:12] Meet Colin Hunter, author and CEO of Potential Squared International[03:12 - 04:56] "Dance with the music they bring to you," opening this idea up to DEI[04:58 - 06:47] Colin's work in team development is industry agnostic[06:49 - 09:11] Building connections builds psychological safety[09:16 - 11:17] How VR and immersive learning are impacting development and coaching dynamics[11:18 - 12:39] Riker gets to be Dane's assistant coach[12:39 - 13:51] Teachable moments and feedback loops[13:53 - 17:06] Design thinking and powerful moments of "I wonder"[15:12 - 17:06] Brief Back, Check Back[17:32 - 19:35] Dane's experience with The Action Cycle methodology[19:40 - 21:08] Addressing strategy and client pain points[21:10 - 24:37] How Colin's framework might impact a sales or service organization, breaking your echo chamber[24:39 - 26:11] Drawing out conversations, running towards purpose and identity[26:08 - 31:26 The habits feeding your systems, Lord of The Rings edition[31:32 - 33:42] Building systems and embracing technology[33:42 - 36:12] Growing systems and feedback is unique and individual[37:10 - 38:35] Experimentation with an outcome focus, killing bad ideas[38:37 - 40:30] Taking action, sticking to a game plan and path[40:30 - 41:32] Creating playful moments with work[41:33 - 43:10] Transactional relationships in work (and life), why we should be authentic and release our real person[43:10 - 43:52] "How to Work with Almost Anyone" the basics[43:52 - 44:44] Making uncommon connections[44:46 - 47:23] How Colin picked the title "Be More Wrong" and themes around the future of work[47:24 - 48:27] Regenerating a team's inner child in the age of AI[48:43 - 49:31] How to contact Colin

Join us for an enlightening episode of The Future of Teamwork, where we delve into the transformative world of skills-based hiring with Michelle D. Sims, a visionary leader at YUPRO Placement. This trailblazing organization is reshaping early career talent recruitment and development, focusing on advancing traditionally overlooked talent and building career pathways for non-degreed talent.In this episode, Michelle shares how YUPRO Placement fosters a supportive community, cultivating connections and social capital through ongoing mentorship and innovative programs. Their commitment to talent goes beyond initial hiring, offering lifelong support that includes resume assistance, interview preparation, and free certifications. This comprehensive approach is changing the landscape of career development.We'll explore the metrics that truly matter in measuring the success of these initiatives and the far-reaching impact they can have economically and socially. Through a skills-first approach, YUPRO Placement has uncovered opportunities for better workforce diversity, reduced turnover, and improved engagement. Discover how this shift in perspective is revolutionizing recruitment and creating a more inclusive and dynamic workplace.Key Takeaways[00:12 - 02:26] Meet Michelle Sims, CEO of YUPRO Placement[02:27 - 03:46] Starting a job just 12 days before the pandemic[03:53 - 05:13] What latchkey means[05:16 - 07:20] The importance of collaborating with workforce development[07:24 - 10:45] Gaps Michelle is seeing and focusing on as she prepares people to join teams in the workplace[10:47 - 16:43] Tear the Paper Ceiling[16:46 - 20:12] The benefits of being a PBC, Public Benefit Corporation[20:14 - 24:37] How to think about skill-based hiring[24:37 - 26:17] A new iteration of call center staffing[26:19 - 29:42] Innovative ways orgs are bringing people together[29:43 - 32:58] Best practices for supporting those taking on an entry-level role[33:02 - 34:27] Psychological safety is crucial[34:26 - 37:54] How long YUPRO Placement has been doing this work[37:55 - 40:32] The power of support and community[40:32 - 42:28] The value of community and alumni[42:31 - 46:47] Looking forward: How can the workforce landscape change?[46:43 - 51:13] A grassroots movement[50:52 - 51:46] How to learn more about YUPRO Placement

Today's The Future of Teamwork episode introduces Randy Hagan, the Managing Director of Eagle Eye Management Solutions Inc. In their conversation, host and HUDDL3 CEO Dane Groeneveld asks for Randy's thoughts on applying lessons from team sports to business teams, understanding behavior expectations and culture building on projects, and multiple strategies for finding connections that can strengthen teamwork. The two discuss the nature of 'seeking' out talent and company vision and why the future of teamwork may include fewer managers and more coaches.Key Takeaways:[00:11 - 06:40] Meet Randy Hagan, and how he leads teams through complex projects[06:42 - 13:05] Translating lessons from sports coaching to team building for organizations[13:14 - 17:35] Empowerment, communication, and operating with autonomy[17:42 - 22:02] Setting behavior expectations when working with teams, symptoms and subcultures[22:18 - 24:49] Finding commonalities when working together in teams, understanding where people's perspectives are coming from[24:52 - 28:43] Anna Carrol's COIN method for feedback[28:44 - 30:45] 'Seeking' as a recurring word and guide to higher performance levels[30:46 - 33:33] Setting a vision with the Cogen project[33:34 - 36:52] Creating a purpose, being part of something great and the continual work that requires to maintain[36:58 - 38:16] Select great people, create a vision, and meet regularly[39:21 - 41:43] Facilitating interactions, talking about challenges[41:51 - 47:11] Randy's vision and goals for Eagle Eye and the coaching he is excited for[47:21 - 50:44] Coaching can be more effective than having a manager

In today's episode, HUDDL3 CEO and The Future of Teamwork host Dane Groeneveld sits down with Stuart Andrews, an expert in driving organizational transformations. The two talk about fostering alignment, empathy, and the role of a servant leadership mentality in connecting with employees. Stuart also emphasizes ways to create an understanding of business value, the importance of psychological safety, and his goals for his book, 'The Leadership Shift.'Key Takeaways[00:11 - 02:21] Stuart's path to leadership and change management[02:22 - 04:59] The scale and types of transformations Stuart takes on[04:59 - 06:55] Silos and misalignment with KPIs[06:55 - 08:36] Sponsorship coalition and working toward collective results[08:37 - 12:01] How Stuart works with leadership on alignment exercises to address people's concerns[12:02 - 13:37] Dane talks about an alignment issue with Kurt Landon[13:39 - 16:08] Factors for leaders: vision[16:10 - 18:48] Strategic pillars that bolster the company vision[18:50 - 21:55] Factors for leadership: empathy and navigating noise[21:57 - 25:42] Creating policies and a culture that avoids organizational burnout[25:42 - 27:13] A mentality around creating value[27:13 - 29:44] Change management methodologies for disseminating information: ADKAR by Prosc[30:56 - 33:00] Psychological safety in the organization[33:03 - 35:48] Leadership Shift, the structure of Stuart's book[35:49 - 39:19] Servant leadership and genuine interest in the individual[39:21 - 42:13] How cultural fit and passion can affect alignment[42:15 - 43:54] AI and technology as team members[43:55 - 45:55] Stuart's takeaways and how to connect with him