The Future Of Teamwork with Dane Groeneveld

On today's episode of The Future of Teamwork, host Dane Groeneveld speaks with Chris Schembra, the best-selling author also known as The Gratitude Guru. Chris talks about 7:47, his organization focused on creating meaningful connections through dinner parties. He shares how that experience was impacted by COVID, and how it allowed 7:47 to pivot with still great success. Additionally, Dane and Chris discuss authentic networking, why gratitude will change you how interact with the world, and ways that businesses can show up to meet their imperfect human employees with empathy. Key Takeaways:Introduction to Chris SchembraHow Chris became the Gratitude GuruNetworking and remembering how people make you feelShared food and strength of mind, and the hurdles to togetherness"The world is ending" but you're going to be fineMarcus Aurelius, the stoics, and gratitudeThe beginning of the business, and creating connections98% of dinner parties were for client engagement purposesShifting to a remote strategy because of COVIDInventiveness and gratitudePreventing employee burnout, stress, loneliness, overwhelm, and anxietyEmployer-sponsored soul and emotional healthCombatting loneliness with curiosity and connectionMicro-shifts towards a more grateful attitudeGratitude interventions, and living in the presentAuthentic moments of gratitudeWitnessing theoryHiring humans, and showing up with empathyThe benefit appraisalThe good news if you're operating through a lens of ingratitudeAcknowledgment helps destigmatize ingratitudeListeners, answer this question!

Cat Lewis joins The Future of Teamwork host and HUDDL3 CEO Dane Groeneveld for a spirited conversation on helping companies adopt change management techniques that can align employees to a business strategy, while emphasizing the incentives for improving mental wellbeing, employee purpose, and inclusivity. Cat is the Founder and Director of Culture and Transformation, a company that helps leaders breed positive and productive work cultures through practices like strategic focus on how narrative impacts vision and purpose, the MAPs framework, and more.Key TakeawaysMeet Cat Lewis, author, founder and director of Culture & TransformationThe pros, cons, and range of vulnerable experiences of being a leader and CEORallying teams around company strategic visions, creating purpose and enjoymentFinding purpose in a remote and hybrid world, regular communication keeps everything movingHelping companies adopt new change management strategies, putting ideas to paperStrategy and narrative as they affect future vision and employee purposeChasing revenue and margin, metrics that don't always drive behavior changeMetrics-driven incentives and driving behaviors through storyMAP — Mission, Actions, and Plans as a framework for directionMore on strategy MAPs, illustrating a visual path to successExamples of actions companies take toward achieving plansThe Iceberg of Ignorance, research says only 5% of employees understand company strategyThe Iceberg of Ignorance, inviting people in to share the same informationInclusivity and removing organizational rigidity, how it affects succession planning and onboardingHelping teams center and come back to strategy and priorities, the power of regular communication and newslettersInclusivity and team habits, engaging with the narrative and providing security for the team"If you don't talk about the challenges you're facing, they're just going to make them up."The Little Monster story, mental health, and wellbeing in the workplaceTouching on the science of anxiety and listening to our bodiesRecapping Cat's experiences and talking pointsConnecting with Cat

Jeremy Barr joins The Future of Teamwork today to discuss his goal to affect three billion people worldwide by scaling value systems. Show host and HUDDL3 CEO Dane Groeneveld picks Jeremy's brain on all manner of workplace and leadership-related topics, like how to realign people's value systems, the effects of disruptive innovations in AI and automation, and how mapping systems can add clarity to employee and employer paths.Key TakeawaysJeremy's background in driving human success, his path toward impacting 3 billion people worldwideTracking towards 3 billion people affected by values systemsObservations as heuristics, asking questions and listening for verbal and non-verbal discoveryHow training and technology fit into Jeremy's content, mission, and scaling effortsRemaining impartial to the money and focusing on the human element of impacting founders' value systemsRe-aligning people's value systems when they're out of syncThinking about innovation and disruption, the side effects and cut jobs from increases in automationExpansion theory and displacement by automation, a conversation about why you should choose to drive automationBuying time to stay alive, the employee/employer dynamic, and providing mutual valueA great founder is a great leader, a great leader is a great human. Working with ambitious people.Jeremy's impact happens by leveling up leadership, enjoyment happens in quick and engaging experiencesIdentifying where you are going, gaining clarity, and evolving. Insights into human behavior.Setting baselines and practicing nonverbal communicationLong-term planning and thinking about divergences in employee and employer paths. The value of mapping systems.Make everybody aware that you're listening and then adding valueThe future of non-verbal communication as assisted and analyzed by AITracking impact, the value of data analytics in Jeremy's goals, adapting to the AI accelerator

Today's episode of The Future of Teamwork, hosted by HUDDL3 CEO Dane Groeneveld, features a conversation with Ralf Specht about finding the soul of a company and shaping your desired corporate culture by eliminating unwanted values and behaviors while ensuring your ideal culture remains in place. The two discuss Ralf's path from working in publishing, to becoming a startup founder, and his writing endeavors as an author. Ralf has written two books, 'Building Corporate Soul' and 'Beyond The Startup,' both focused on helping leaders build companies with soul. In this talk, Dane and Ralf cover why "soul" is so important to Ralf and the three levels of The Soul System for creating a company culture with a soul, happy and engaged employees, and a sense of belonging, that ultimately outperforms other companies.Key TakeawaysIntroducing Ralf Specht, author, consultant, and founderLoyalty between clients and agencies, an agency where both parties have equal rights and transparencyLeadership and accountability, collaboration and preventing internal competitionCollaborative organizations, designing the company to prevent competitionDiscussing the bare minimum of conducting surveys and collecting useful feedbackEvaluation and confrontation, discussing The Soul System and clarity around who you want to be as an organizationExamining LinkedIn, their values and transformation alongside acquisition by MicrosoftLanding on Soul, driving a culture that is in sync and discussing motivations for leaving companiesManifesting a positive outcome, discussing the quality of leadership and the impact on teamsFind Ralf online

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, host and HUDDL3 CEO Dane Groeneveld speaks with the founder and creator of skillfoundry.io, Eric Wise. Together, these two discuss Eric's career path and the evolution of technology in business operations, with a special emphasis on learning and development. If you're curious about data queries and analytics, generative AI, and the effect of software on skills training, this is the episode for you. Join Dane and Eric for a fascinating conversation about strengthening your organization's onboarding philosophy, and encouraging a systematic method for empowering your team's development while creating and retaining loyal employees that go above and beyond.Key TakeawaysIntro to Eric Wise, Founder of skillfoundry.ioEric on bootstrapping his businessGetting started as an entrepreneur earlier before some life eventsGenerative AI and cost reduction, still not good enough to do a human's jobExperience and HallucinationsAccess to answers and questions, Stack OverflowWhere the responsibility falls for learning and development, and how companies and teams curate learningThe "Hire, Train, Deploy" movementLearning and development trajectories from day oneOnboarding knowledge and relationshipsAddressing a skills gap, hiring freezes, additive and transformative learningUnderstanding data queries and analysis, Python training programs and possibilitiesPathways to creating transformative workLearning together and bonding, loyalty to team and businessBuilding learning, culture, and communityLifetime value, thinking about the relationship between college institutions and missed opportunities in lifetime trainingLifelong learning for everyone, not just executivesPeer group learning, being dynamic to thrive in transformative businessesConnective tissue: Gaps between academic courses and job functions, partnerships between higher ed and businessesComputer science is one of the most dropped-out degrees, and the teaching hasn't changedBringing more technical talent to a world where businesses are adapting to AI, automation, and focused learning experiencesNot going to be replaced by AI, going to be replaced by someone who doesn't use AIEric's hope for the future of teamwork, and how to contact him

Today's conversation on The Future of Teamwork features Jeff Roberts, the founder of Innovation Vista and a longtime CIO turned CEO. During the interview, host and HUDDL3 CEO Dane Groeneveld discusses Jeff's background in the pharmaceutical industry, and how that translates to his work today helping organizations adapt and adopt the right technology to prioritize growth and efficiency. The two also discuss how difficult it is to execute strategy at scale, the merits of winning customer loyalty with disruptive, innovative products, and overall discussing the art of what's possible. Key TakeawaysMeet Jeff Roberts, CEO of Innovation VistaFractional and virtual work, expertise on-demand regardless of locationThe art of possible, opportunity for teams in riding the pace of change with advancing capabilitiesWorking through the software, tools, and processes that resulted from COVIDA cost to using the wrong tool, then replacing itHuman nature around job security and new waves of technology like automation and AITechnology as a teammate, treating AI like a junior employeeDEEP acronym, agile approaches and mindsets around technology adoption and team growthWorking with business leadership, talking about what is possibleThe complexity of AI and navigating the media hype around this new technologyEfficiencies with technology and AI from Apple CarPlay to routine automationIt's difficult to execute strategy, finding opportunities to scale strategy and partnershipsWinning customer loyalty, innovating and disruptingObjective framing for services organizations, assessments, and recommendation reportsA focus on top line rather than marginTechnology will become more affordable because of AIPrivacy and proprietary dataJeff's hope for the future of teams, leveraging AI intelligence to enhance human intelligenceConnect with Jeff

The workplace is one of the most important areas of a person's life to have psychological safety, connection, and community. On today's episode of The Future of Teamwork, host and HUDDL3 CEO Dane Groeneveld sits down with Geoffrey Roche to talk about these ideas and more in the healthcare industry. Geoffrey is the Director of Workforce Development for Siemens Healthineers and speaks about the importance of proving who you are to people to build trust within workplaces. Geoffrey also talks about the role of addressing culture-discrepant behaviors and using probing questions to gain alignment with core values. Listen in and learn about why Geoffrey is optimistic about a future with more focus, and organizations that stir up 'good trouble' for the benefit of building a better system.Key TakeawaysGeoffrey Roche and his background in workforce development for healthcare systemsThe children of nurses, the importance of their role as critical-care workersWhat is workforce development, and what does it mean in the modern era to create innovative, transformative solutions Engaging and supporting youth entering the healthcare ecosystem. DEI and the impact of dataConnection and community engagement are where transformation happensServing populations by setting up a system that enables a person to be transformedPublic service and the art of customer serviceIntentional efforts around partnering with community organizations to guide students into healthcare as a professionRelatability of talking to healthcare professionals, building trust with partner organizationsReverse mentoring programs and building new opportunities for intentional mentorship: "Prove to them who you are. You're there to help them."A new generation of leaders listening, mentoring, facilitating. Inclusivity and calling out leadership for not following values.The roots of 'Good Trouble' and Congressman John Lewis, inspiration in Geoffrey's journeyThe role of 'Good Trouble' in the workplace, creating psychological safety and accountabilityIn tense moments, words can be transformational, or they can tear people downGiving people a chance to be human and make mistakes: "Help me understand why you would say it that way."Systemic challenges in the workforce, having the right people serve as preceptors. "You can never spend too much on learning and development."Geoffrey's role and how often it interfaces with learning and development, learning and development should report to the CEO, not Human ResourcesLearning and development is strategic in healthcare, growing together and making the space for new mindsetsGeoffrey is optimistic about the future of focus on experience for employees, teams, and customers. Good Trouble around DEI efforts and state legislature and political issuesConnecting with Geoffrey

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