The Future Of Teamwork with Dane Groeneveld

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld speaks with Maggie Jackson—journalist, social critic, and author of Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure—about the power of not knowing and how it shapes collaboration, leadership, and human connection.Together, they explore how modern work environments often reward certainty and speed, even when deeper thinking is needed. Maggie shares why uncertainty isn't a flaw to fix, but a space where better questions—and better teamwork—can take shape. Whether you're leading a team or contributing to one, this conversation offers a fresh lens on how to navigate complexity, listen more openly, and make room for curiosity.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast01:24 Meet Maggie Jackson: Author and Social Critic02:01 From Foreign Correspondent to Exploring Technology’s Impact on Humanity04:07 The Trilogy of Uncertainty05:37 The Impact of Technology on Attention and Connection10:14 The Role of Uncertainty in Leadership and Teams16:21 The Power of Disagreement and Diverse Perspectives20:09 Harnessing Uncertainty for Better Decision Making23:27 The Importance of Process Over Outcome28:03 Embracing Strategic Uncertainty28:59 Tolerance of Uncertainty: A Key Personality Trait30:55 Building Resilience Through Exposure Therapy33:03 Leadership and Uncertainty in High-Stakes Environments37:06 The Power of Maybe and Positive Disagreement42:41 Feedback and Uncertainty in the Workplace47:02 The Role of Uncertainty in Creativity and Relationships53:06 Final Thoughts and Resources

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld sits down with Pete Schramm, CEO and founder of Lattitude and author of Pathfinders, to discuss the power of career mapping, building a personal board of advisors, and mentorship to optimize your team. Pete shares his journey from growing up on a farm in Pennsylvania to founding Lattitude, how he discovered the power of mentorship, and how mentorship can foster a culture of learning and belonging for teams. Listen in for insights on helping your team grow and succeed.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast01:27 Meet Pete Schramm: Entrepreneur and Mentor02:41 Pete's Journey: From Farm to Founder03:50 The Power of Mentorship Networks04:42 Building a Personal Board of Advisors10:45 From Mentorship to Keynote Speaking16:10 The Importance of Human Connection21:33 Creating a Structured Mentorship Platform22:27 Grandpa's Wisdom and the Power of Writing Things Down22:45 Creating Energy and Connection in Organizations23:22 Measuring Success and Career Mapping24:52 Mentorship and Internal Growth27:41 The Importance of Mattering in the Workplace29:23 Challenges and Misconceptions in DEIB36:43 Career Mapping Explained43:08 The Future of Teamwork and Career Development

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld chats with Heather Conklin, CEO of Torch, to discuss her journey from product management at Salesforce to leading a company that reimagines leadership coaching. Heather shares how her experience in executive coaching sparked a passion for developing leaders, how impactful coaching in leadership can drive meaningful change within organizations, and why performance isn’t the only important marker of team success (and what else leaders should focus on). Tune in to learn how coaching can build the leaders your future needs!Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast01:41 Meet Heather Conklin, CEO of Torch02:07 Heather's Journey from Salesforce to Torch04:51 The Role and Impact of Product Managers07:22 Building the Associate Product Manager Program11:51 The Power of Vulnerability and Coaching25:31 Balancing Performance and People Development41:51 The Future of Leadership and AI45:40 Conclusion and How to Connect with Torch

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld talks with Christian Muntean, author of Train to Lead: The Unstoppable Leader's Plan for Peak Performance and advisor and consultant with Vantage Consulting, about the role leadership plays in team success. Christian shares his background in international disaster relief, where he saw firsthand how great leadership could drive results no matter what environment or conditions people were in. Today, he’s sharing how great leadership comes from internal personal development, how ego and personal values impact leadership, and how he structured his 90-day leadership training plans for leaders at any experience level.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast01:33 Meet Christian Muntean: Leadership Expert02:00 Christian's Journey into Leadership07:46 The Role of Personal Development in Leadership15:21 Building Effective Teams Through Relationships27:33 The Continuous Journey of Personal Growth31:24 Building a Leadership Crew31:29 Coaching Leaders and Teams32:04 Creating Business Artifacts32:57 Improving Team Dynamics34:18 Curiosity in Leadership35:15 Accountability Challenges35:45 Addressing Conflict Directly37:12 Impact of Team Dynamics on Patient Outcomes39:14 Commitment to Change41:24 Leadership Development and Training42:30 The Concept of Periodization45:44 Structuring Leadership Growth52:28 Challenges in Leadership Development Programs55:02 Conclusion and Resources

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld is talking with Gina Catalano, Founder and President of Centro Forza Group, about leadership, emotional intelligence, and building positive workplace cultures. Gina shares practical advice around how emotional intelligence impacts leadership style, and how to meet team members’ individual needs as a leader. She also explains how she uses the Energy Leadership Assessment, which helps leaders understand how their perceptions influence their reactions under stress.  If you’re looking for practical ways to lead more effectively and build a stronger team culture, this episode is worth your time. Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast01:38 Meet Gina Catalano: Leadership and Coaching Expert02:12 Gina's Personal Journey and Leadership Lessons08:34 Building and Changing Team Culture20:34 Navigating Compensation Changes with Emotional Intelligence25:06 Shifting from Sales to Broader Business Environments25:46 Building Culture Across Various Teams26:18 Emotional Intelligence in High-Pressure Environments28:03 Introduction to Energy Leadership28:50 Understanding Catabolic and Anabolic Energy29:45 Applying Energy Leadership in Real Scenarios31:48 Personal Experiences with Energy and Mindset34:40 Coaching Leaders Through Challenging Moments44:22 Empathy and Whole-Person Focus in Leadership44:42 Conclusion and Contact Information

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld chats with Jonathan Bennett, a strategic advisor and executive coach for purpose-driven leaders who need help solving their organization’s toughest obstacles. Jonathan shares his career path from poet to strategic advisor, and how his experiences taught him to coach from a place of deep listening and empathy. Dane and Jonathan discuss the value of emotional intelligence, communication skills, and social capital in leadership. Jonathan explains why you need deep engagement strategies for people outside the team early on, and how to start. They also talk about the impact of therapy on leadership and workplace dynamics, how younger generations are leading differently from their Gen X counterparts, and how self expression is changing in today’s workforce. If you’re looking for ways to improve how your team works together, this episode is worth your time.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast01:36 Dane Groenveld Welcomes Jonathan Bennett03:00 Jonathan's Journey: From Literature to Leadership03:30 Lessons from Building a New Hospital08:05 The Role of Social Capital in Leadership17:33 The New Generation's Approach to Work24:57 Dealing with Anxiety in the Young Generation26:23 Intergenerational Team Dynamics28:06 Coaching Executives for Modern Leadership29:54 Role-Playing and Scenario Training31:24 Indigenous Approaches to Trust and Decision Making36:29 The Importance of Onboarding and Early Agreements43:06 Navigating Self-Expression and DEI Challenges47:24 Concluding Thoughts and Contact Information

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld sits down with Jason P. Carroll, founder and CEO of Aptive Index and host of The Work Cultured Podcast, to talk about how understanding personality dynamics can transform team building. Jason shares his journey from leading a company through rapid growth to creating a psychometric assessment tool that helps businesses make better hiring decisions. They explore the hidden ROI of self-awareness, the impact of personality-driven onboarding, and the importance of balancing different work styles within a team. Tune in to learn how hiring the right people – and really understanding them – can lead to stronger, more adaptable teams. Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast01:30 Dane Groeneveld Welcomes Jason P. Carroll01:58 Jason's Leadership Journey and Self-Reflection03:18 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership03:36 Challenges in Hiring and Leadership03:55 Empowering Teams with Psychometric Assessments07:26 Balancing Team Dynamics and Onboarding11:31 Healthy Conflict and Team Dynamics15:50 The Impact of Data-Driven Decision Making18:41 Navigating Uncertainty in Leadership21:58 Strategies for Dealing with Steamroller Bosses23:55 Mind-Blowing Persona Setup24:11 Training AI with Custom Profiles25:02 AI in Board Meetings25:44 Strategic AI Prompts28:42 The Power of Culture31:40 Transforming Security Business Culture39:01 Leadership and Empathy43:11 Concluding Thoughts and Resources

Leadership can be incredibly difficult and complex, because it’s a process of people leading other people – and people are challenging. In today’s episode of The Future of Teamwork, Rachel Burr is breaking the complexities down. Dane Groeneveld chats with Rachel Burr, CEO and Executive Coach with Catamentum, to discuss what makes effective leadership. Rachel and Dane discuss how transformation takes time and self-reflection, how effective teamwork can only come from creating space for different working styles, and how it truly takes a village to raise a leader.  If leadership and teamwork are on your mind, this episode has something for you. Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast02:08 Rachel's Journey: From Psychology to Leadership Development06:25 The Birth of 'Butterfly Goo'09:17 The Reality of Transformation15:59 The Role of Leaders in Facilitating Change24:09 The Illusion of Busyness24:52 Changing the Mindset of Productivity25:14 Adapting to Modern Work Environments25:47 Embracing Disruption and Innovation27:27 Understanding Core Values and Strengths29:13 Building Trust and Vulnerability in Teams31:26 Effective Leadership and Team Dynamics36:55 The Role of Coaching in Leadership39:58 Future of Teamwork and Coaching46:17 Conclusion and Contact Information

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld sits down with Patrick Salimi, Director of Client Services at Protection Point Advisory and author of A Firm Worth Building. Patrick shares his journey that got him to leading the National Referral Network training team, where he trains new partners on how to do inter-industry edification and teamwork. Patrick uses systems, edification, and storytelling to create a warm hand-off and “trust compression,” which reduces the time it takes to network and build trust. He works to create a team where there are well-established roots that are all interconnected. He focuses on edification: where every team member knows the other team members’ stories, and can tell their stories to clients and build them up. This is a great conversation for creating a connected, trustworthy culture in a growing team.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast01:40 Meet Patrick Salimi: Expert in Scaling Professional Services02:12 Patrick's Journey and the Digital Family Office04:50 The Concept of Edification and Trust Compression06:20 Implementing Edification in Professional Services09:37 Inter-Office Collaboration and Storytelling12:32 Building a Culture of Trust in the National Referral Network22:22 Mattering vs. Belonging: Understanding the Difference23:36 The Power of Edification in Client Retention26:48 Storytelling: Crafting a Compelling Narrative29:33 Implementing Effective Storytelling in Organizations32:32 The Role of Digital Tools in Building Connections36:26 Warm Handoffs and Trust Compression38:27 Building a Collaborative Network41:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld sits down with Alex Draper, Founder and CEO of DX Learning, and author of CARE to Win: The 4 Leadership Habits to Build High-Performing Teams. Alex explains how winning (in sports, life, or business) requires a people-first approach. His book teaches the CARE framework for leaders (a framework that stands for Clarity, Autonomy, Relationships, and Equity) to drive results while creating trust. But "care" isn’t about being soft or sentimental. It’s about mastering the human skills to get the hard stuff done. Tune in to redefine winning, get your team members more of what they need, and simplify leadership to get better results. Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork01:39 Meet Alex Draper: Transforming Leadership02:19 The Concept of 'Care to Win'03:21 The Role of Clarity, Autonomy, Relationships, and Equity04:14 The Evolution of DX Learning12:49 The Importance of Fairness in Teams13:14 Adapting to Unique Needs21:19 Changing Systems vs. Changing Humans23:34 Cave Person Hardware: The Brain's Threat Scanning26:10 Understanding Human Biases26:34 Illusion of Agreement Bias27:28 Law of Least Effort29:12 Anchoring Bias in Teams29:51 Overwork and Burnout31:56 Experiential Learning Techniques33:51 Six Steps to Behavioral Change38:56 The Role of Vulnerability41:33 Lessons from Rugby47:08 Final Thoughts and Resources