The Future Of Teamwork with Dane Groeneveld

On this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Elizabeth Wong of Foundation Source speaks with host and Huddl3 Group CEO Dane Groeneveld about her work in the philanthropy business guiding organizations and foundations toward their giving goals. She also discusses how the industry has changed in her three decade career, as well as trends occurring and how it will affect the future of philanthropic giving.Conversation highlights: [00:11 - 02:16] Introduction to Elizabeth Wong[02:20 - 03:19] Working with professional grant makers and a leadership team unrelated to family members for large foundations[03:21 - 06:07] Elizabeth's approach to working with foundations and driving outcomes[06:09 - 07:59] A shift in donor expectations throughout Elizabeth's three decades in the field[08:07 - 09:44] How individual philanthropy can be, and how employees can be part of the story of success[09:47 - 11:31] The importance of company purpose - becoming a part of a community[11:32 - 15:03] Youth wellness development and patterns emerging to address immediate needs and providing a compelling workplace[15:27 - 17:16] Future opportunities in the philanthropy world and serving audiences[17:18 - 19:30] How the national discourse frames and affects philanthropic giving's challenges[19:32 - 20:17] The best questions are the hardest to answer[20:17 - 26:52] On finding projects that are going to move the needle forward today[27:11 - 28:38] Themes in philanthropy Elizabeth finds exciting[28:44 - 30:32] Forming a board, and why you may not need a mission statement[30:37 - 33:59] The importance of reflecting back on the grants you gave[32:08 - 34:37] First dollars in and Dane's experience in rural Italy[34:40 - 36:51] Government and Foundation partnerships[39:14 - 40:44] The power imbalance between fund seekers and funders[40:58 - 42:54] How to get your employees involved outside dollars[43:14 - 44:38] The nature of foundation folks and being stretched thin

Today on The Future of Teamwork, host and Huddl3 Group CEO, Dane Groeneveld talks with Stellar Recruitment's Managing Director, Shaun McCambridge, about the changing landscape of remote, hybrid, and in-person work. Shaun also shares lessons learned in leadership and a philosophy of living greatness, as well as Stellar's values and prioritizing emotional intelligence. Topics of conversation:[00:54] Shaun McCambridge and Stellar Recruitment[03:11] When did Shaun and his team decide to go all in on building Stellar Recruitment?[08:03] Shaun's definition of good teamwork[11:32] Stellar's Three Values[13:03] Living the behaviors of greatness[16:45] The roles of mindfulness, flexibility, and vulnerability in achieving balance with teams[20:51] The school of hard knocks vs compassion and vulnerability as tools[24:36] Leading by example in a hybrid work environment[26:25] How COVID is affecting customers returning to physically demanding work environments[28:43] Meeting virtually and innovations in collaboration[31:29] What is an office for?[34:41] Regret and growing emotional intelligence[38:28] Technologies that are helping to reinforce team wellness, connectivity, and culture[42:16] Where Shaun sees opportunities coming out of COVID

Eric Coryell of Core Connection stops by The Future of Teamwork to speak with host and Huddl3 Group CEO Dane Groeneveld about how to help organizations structure their teams to work most cooperatively and enjoyably. The two talk about how core principles like trust, respect, fun, and others contribute to future-proofing teams. Topics of conversation: [00:11] Introduction to Eric Coryell from Core Connection[03:30] Seeing a team working well cooperatively instead of a group of individuals[05:20] Common structural threads between teams, and identifying those connectors[09:05] Trust, Respect, and Fun[10:20] Driving employee engagement[12:39] Technologies and software that helps people problem solve in the age of COVID[14:19] Daniel Pink and what an office is for[16:56] Key approaches for finding and approaching issues for customers and partners[21:44] Psychological safety and buzzwords undermining respect and performance[27:13] Thoughts on quiet quitting[29:57] Hope that teams begin enjoy working together[32:37] Make these decisions on your own or consult someone before you execute[35:16] Addressing partnerships and gig economy workers, and being accountable[37:37] Decentralized work[38:09] The future of teamwork is autonomy, mastery, and purpose[42:53] Five common threads of a good, accountable team, and takeaways

On today's episode of The Future of Teamwork, host and HUDDL3 Group CEO Dane Groeneveld talks with Amy Landry about her role as Loyola's Program Manager for the Women's Leadership Academy. Amy covers her career, what brought her to Loyola, and what it has been like to be a working mother facing gender discrimination. During their conversation, Dane and Amy discuss their experiences leading teams and cultivating values that allow them to lead more authentically.Topics of conversation: [01:19] Amy's background and career[08:01] Relationships at home, personality tests, and returning to work[11:20] Feeling the effects of gender and pregnancy discrimination[15:27] Equal Pay Day and catching Loyola's interest[21:05] What it's like for women in the leadership academy[23:38] Diversity of ethnicity, style, and thought in group conversations[27:12] Adapting with authenticity and emotional intelligence[30:11 ] Forcing the difference[31:45] Vistage, The Executive Connection[33:12] Intentional space for growth and reflection, to maximize training effectiveness[35:40] Empowering future generations with the success of women who finish the program[40:00] On remote work and scaling opportunities[46:54] Takeaways and follow-up with Amy

Dr. Ernesto Sirolli, the CEO of Sirolli Institute, visits The Future of Teamwork podcast to talk with host Dane Groeneveld about Enterprise Facilitators and how listening to guidance and knowledge from local communities is paramount for building successful businesses as outsiders. Ernesto talks about the origin of his idea to create the enterprise facilitator role and his trinity of management methodologies. The two discuss the success of these initiatives and how effects ripple into wider successes that benefit local economies, and how this could be the cheapest possible corporate social responsibility strategy.Topics of conversation:[0:24] Ernesto's personal and business background[1:37] The enterprise facilitator[5:45] The trinity of management methodology[10:01] Ernesto talks about his early life in the field of development in Africa[14:42] Why tell the boss they had it wrong when you're getting the paycheck[18:30] Listening to local people, that's what's fashionable now[21:21] Looking for gold in communities, hiring for passion intelligence belief purpose and heart[23:32] The team at an ethanol plant[27:20] The first enterprise facilitator in Minnesota, and the potential for this methodology with governments and corporations[31:09] A ripple becomes a self fulfilling prophecy[35:10] Working with these groups to talk about education and outreach[39:39] Embracing the future of work and looking at parallel economies[45:43] The cheapest possible corporate social responsibility strategy

Robbie Tombosky, Managing Director of SAGE Philanthropy Advisors and the President and CEO of GVNGorg, stops by The Future of Teamwork podcast to talk about his experience growing nonprofits and conscious capitalism with his customer's organizations. He and host Dane Groeneveld address how teamwork has changed since the COVID pandemic, and think about the ways to help local initiatives aimed at reducing barriers for people to enter the workforce. The two also discuss a variety of issues surrounding the workplace that encourage and inhibit positive teamwork, as well as ways to encourage employee individuality.Topics of conversation:[0:26] About Robbie's career and finding passion in helping nonprofits and conscious capitalist organizations grow[4:22] The importance of shared realities, and Robbie's perspicacity and productive teamwork[10:28] Innovation and how teams are coming together in new ways as a result of COVID[13:07] Addressing a lack of hope on community platforms[18:55] Harnessing the power of multiple generations, and leveraging amplifiers in communities[22:44] The opportunity for including diverse perspectives coming out of COVID[33:32] Local initiatives that are reducing barriers for people to get into the workforce[37:45] Letting people be who they want to be and bring themselves to work[41:54] The great silence[45:07] What Robbie is most excited about personally impacting

Susanne Conrad, the founder and CEO of Lightyear Leadership speaks with CEO of Huddl3, Dane Groeneveld, about teamwork and building meaningful career experiences. Susanne's background spans several professions, industries, and has given her a unique perspective on strong leadership. Here she highlights her journey and shares advice for leadership trying to create equitable and enjoyable career paths for employees.Topics of conversation: Susanne's background as a mother, in nuclear weapons, and transitioning to communicationsDefining good teamwork and shared goals"Remembering the future" and how the metaphor can be used to approach challengesLeadership, hierarchy, and choosing a new normal post-pandemicRites of passage with teamsThe relationships we craft with tools and technologyExtending humanity to all things, and the idea of embracing elements of science fiction in our futuresCultivating meaningful careers and understanding people's storiesDoing work in a way that we're left honoring ourselvesHow Lightyear Leadership supports the pursuit of meaningful lives outside the workplaceThe future as a call to action

Dr. Dale Marsden joins host Dane Groeneveld on The Future of Teamwork podcast to discuss his work as the superintendent of the San Bernadino City Unified School District. Dr. Dale also highlights how he is working to lead Tomorrow's Talent, an organization focused on providing quality education and learning paths that lead to employment opportunities for young adults.Topics of conversation:[00:38] Dr. Dale's background in education[03:46] Community partnerships and providing pathways in education to internships in fields students are interested in [10:19] Cybersecurity apprenticeship in the San Bernadino City Unified Royal Valley High School[15:25] Communities and communication systems that encourage learner success[19:04] Paying interns and apprentices, and effects of community engagement programs[26:05] Reversing a toxic culture slowly and building trust[31:55] Addressing questions, comments, concerns, and kudos[34:47] The After Action Review[38:43] Engaging and informing the community, and using social media to get your message out there[41:42] Leading a start up and what the experience spend like[44:22] A vision for the future where students are rewarded for good work and enter a workplace[46:53] Giving young people a place to release their ideas

Mea Thompson, Chief Commercial Officer of The Unconnected, sits down with host Dane Groeneveld to discuss her career in the telecom industry, as well as insights Mea has about building positive team experiences. The two also talk about how The Unconnected is focusing on projects to increase internet access for vulnerable communities, students, refugees, and others without equal access.Topics of conversation:[0:00] Meet Mea Thompson[1:12] Mea's career background and experiences with teams[4:17] How Mea forged her charity The Unconnected, and its mission[6:38] On leaving a legacy and contextualizing the spread internet access[8:40] The main hotspots of focus for The Unconnected[10:39] Mea's definition of good teamwork, and exploring her learnings[19:12] Giving people space to check-in and take responsibility[23:40] Dane's experience running teams and being part of teams[28:15] Navigating different cultures and avoiding the phenomenon of team pity[36:25] Leadership and focus on revenue[39:45] Learning from experience and thinking about the future of work and robots[41:54] The Unconnected challenge to disconnect from the internet for 24 hours