Leading Better Teams Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/leading-better-teams Leading teams is tough. Leading hybrid or remote teams? Even tougher. New workplace dynamics can create employee tension and communication issues that can overwhelm the best leaders. The leadership challenge of engaging remote employees and leading virtual teams is a skill that all leaders must develop as the future of work is here. Companies are made up of people - like you and me - who are ideally working together toward a common goal. But we’re complicated human beings and when put together in a corporate/business environment, any number of things can go right or wrong. I’m your host, Leigh Ann Rodgers - world-renowned human potential expert, speaker, author, and CEO of Better Teams. My mission is to help leaders of all kinds to build better teams around the globe so that employees are happy, engaged, and productive. Implementing the most effective and latest models served up humor, happiness, and a dash of southern charm results in positive transformations time after time. Each month, you can expect to hear from me and other industry experts on how to effectively manage remote teams making them positive and happy. I’ll offer real world examples from my on-going work and be real about the challenges and celebrate victories that I see. I’ll also offer quick tips and tools that are my way of giving you actionable knowledge so that you, too, can help in the mission to build and lead better teams the world over. This podcast has been created to reach more people, executives, teams to benefit individuals, and can make corporations more human-centered. This show is for leaders seeking new ways to engage remote and hybrid teams and employees and who need practical tips and tools to lead with confidence. The recognition that humans are complicated and motivated in all different ways allows me to be empathic and listen more deeply to what’s being said, and what’s not being said so that I can understand the entire team's values, ways of working and, ultimately, drive. It’s my whole-human approach that separates my work from the rest and has allowed me to walk among people employed at the smallest of local firms, non-profit organizations, government agencies like the Center for Disease Control (CDC), multinational companies and the world’s biggest brands like MARS, Whirlpool, and Kelloggs. I’ve been privileged to be in company with thousands of humans around the world - team members, frontline workers, and the most powerful executives. But as many as I’ve impacted, I cannot do this work alone. That’s why I created Forward - a trusted community of global industry professionals and now this podcast - so that we call can network, learn from one another, share new ideas, ask for help, and experiment with new ideas so this work can reach far and wide. In my work as team builder, facilitator, and focus group moderator, people are moved to action by my expertise, and my undying curiosity about people and the never-ending stream of new tools and technologies that are consistently being developed to help teams and people be more productive. My job is to sort through all the information and apply my hands-on knowledge about work - what it is today and what it’s evolving into tomorrow. The world of work and people have been forever changed. It’s up to people like me who can clearly see the impact on people and teams to interpret the trends, test and analyze frameworks and tools to uncover what works most effectively, and take these learnings and put them into practice for teams large and small around the globe. ©2024 She Leads Media b764e678-b10c-5a08-a329-8878150e3dfc no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:10:04 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:29:08 -0500 https://www.leadingbetterteams.com/ https://img.transistor.fm/TjI29M45fiK-3fkf0q1cF1_S_JBrXve-K6044fNWPX4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE5ODgxLzE2MTcx/NDYyODctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Leading Better Teams https://www.leadingbetterteams.com/ serial Leigh Ann Rodgers Leading teams is tough. Leading hybrid or remote teams? Even tougher. New workplace dynamics can create employee tension and communication issues that can overwhelm the best leaders. The leadership challenge of engaging remote employees and leading virtual teams is a skill that all leaders must develop as the future of work is here. Companies are made up of people - like you and me - who are ideally working together toward a common goal. But we’re complicated human beings and when put together in a corporate/business environment, any number of things can go right or wrong. I’m your host, Leigh Ann Rodgers - world-renowned human potential expert, speaker, author, and CEO of Better Teams. My mission is to help leaders of all kinds to build better teams around the globe so that employees are happy, engaged, and productive. Implementing the most effective and latest models served up humor, happiness, and a dash of southern charm results in positive transformations time after time. Each month, you can expect to hear from me and other industry experts on how to effectively manage remote teams making them positive and happy. I’ll offer real world examples from my on-going work and be real about the challenges and celebrate victories that I see. I’ll also offer quick tips and tools that are my way of giving you actionable knowledge so that you, too, can help in the mission to build and lead better teams the world over. This podcast has been created to reach more people, executives, teams to benefit individuals, and can make corporations more human-centered. This show is for leaders seeking new ways to engage remote and hybrid teams and employees and who need practical tips and tools to lead with confidence. The recognition that humans are complicated and motivated in all different ways allows me to be empathic and listen more deeply to what’s being said, and what’s not being said so that I can understand the entire team's values, ways of working and, ultimately, drive. It’s my whole-human approach that separates my work from the rest and has allowed me to walk among people employed at the smallest of local firms, non-profit organizations, government agencies like the Center for Disease Control (CDC), multinational companies and the world’s biggest brands like MARS, Whirlpool, and Kelloggs. I’ve been privileged to be in company with thousands of humans around the world - team members, frontline workers, and the most powerful executives. But as many as I’ve impacted, I cannot do this work alone. That’s why I created Forward - a trusted community of global industry professionals and now this podcast - so that we call can network, learn from one another, share new ideas, ask for help, and experiment with new ideas so this work can reach far and wide. In my work as team builder, facilitator, and focus group moderator, people are moved to action by my expertise, and my undying curiosity about people and the never-ending stream of new tools and technologies that are consistently being developed to help teams and people be more productive. My job is to sort through all the information and apply my hands-on knowledge about work - what it is today and what it’s evolving into tomorrow. The world of work and people have been forever changed. It’s up to people like me who can clearly see the impact on people and teams to interpret the trends, test and analyze frameworks and tools to uncover what works most effectively, and take these learnings and put them into practice for teams large and small around the globe. Leading teams is tough. leadership, teams, business teams, leading teams, team building, team building coach, leadership, better teams, team building activities She Leads Media leadingbetterteams@sheleadsmedia.com No No 00. An Introduction to the Leading Better Teams Podcast 00. An Introduction to the Leading Better Teams Podcast full 13074cc6-0b43-4c39-9aaf-ca9dca27eed4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ceb158a  >> Connect with Leigh Ann: www.better-teams.com

>> Get the Better-Teams model to identify your team’s strengths and greatest opportunities using a common language here: https://better-teams.com/better-teams-model/ 

>> Join FORWARD https://leigh-ann-rodgers.mykajabi.com/join-forward 

]]>  >> Connect with Leigh Ann: www.better-teams.com

>> Get the Better-Teams model to identify your team’s strengths and greatest opportunities using a common language here: https://better-teams.com/better-teams-model/ 

>> Join FORWARD https://leigh-ann-rodgers.mykajabi.com/join-forward 

]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2021 19:25:43 -0400 Leigh Ann Rodgers Leigh Ann Rodgers 407 Leading teams is not easy. This podcast has been created to reach more people, more executives, and more teams that benefit individuals, teams and can make corporations more human-centered. This show is for leaders who are seeking new ways to engage remote and hybrid teams and employees and who need practical tips and tools to lead with confidence. I’m your host, Leigh Ann Rodgers - world-renowned human potential expert, speaker, author, and CEO of Better Teams. My mission is to help leaders of all kinds to build better teams around the globe so that employees are happy, engaged, and productive. Implementing the most effective and latest models served up humor, happiness and a dash of southern charm results in positive transformations time after time. Leading teams is not easy. This podcast has been created to reach more people, more executives, and more teams that benefit individuals, teams and can make corporations more human-centered. This show is for leaders who are seeking new ways to engage remo leadership, teams, business teams, leading teams, team building, team building coach, leadership, better teams, team building activities No 01. Three Ways to Connect Your Team in 15 Minutes or Less 01. Three Ways to Connect Your Team in 15 Minutes or Less full cf0d3eb8-3371-4908-81eb-bbe1b8828186 https://share.transistor.fm/s/80cb9b61 😞 So many people are feeling isolated due to pandemic. 1:02

😟 We are Zoomed out and missing out on real connections. 2:56

💡 How to recreate office closeness virtually? 05:11

💻 1. Audio-visual connections and finding flexibility. 09:11

🖥️ 2. Using a dedicated channel to connect only to a personal level. 11:32

🎯 Even if you are not a social leader, participate in the team’s chatter and learn about them. 15:26

😎 LBT Trivia Question: What decreases blood pressure, releases endorphins, increases your chances of promotion, and boosts your immune system, yet is contagious? 17:24

🤝 3. Match-Ups: we naturally gravitate towards people who are like us. 18:50

👍 Create a forced connection to kickstart a new relationship between teammates for just 15 minutes. 21:25

☀️ One more way of creating match-ups. 24:14

🗣️Offer conversation starter questions for your pairs. 24:45

🤩 Better-teams blog post: 18 questions for starting a conversation https://better-teams.com/18-icebreaker-questions-to-get-to-know-your-team/  25:10

⭐ As leaders, we must put energy into forging connections, which can sometimes get lost in the work. 28:24

🚩 Leading Better Teams Challenge.


 >> Connect with Leigh Ann: www.better-teams.com

>> 18 Questions to start a conversation: https://better-teams.com/18-icebreaker-questions-to-get-to-know-your-team/ 

>> Get the Better-Teams model to identify your team’s strengths and greatest opportunities using a common language here: https://better-teams.com/better-teams-model/  

>> Join FORWARD https://leigh-ann-rodgers.mykajabi.com/join-forward 

]]> 😞 So many people are feeling isolated due to pandemic. 1:02

😟 We are Zoomed out and missing out on real connections. 2:56

💡 How to recreate office closeness virtually? 05:11

💻 1. Audio-visual connections and finding flexibility. 09:11

🖥️ 2. Using a dedicated channel to connect only to a personal level. 11:32

🎯 Even if you are not a social leader, participate in the team’s chatter and learn about them. 15:26

😎 LBT Trivia Question: What decreases blood pressure, releases endorphins, increases your chances of promotion, and boosts your immune system, yet is contagious? 17:24

🤝 3. Match-Ups: we naturally gravitate towards people who are like us. 18:50

👍 Create a forced connection to kickstart a new relationship between teammates for just 15 minutes. 21:25

☀️ One more way of creating match-ups. 24:14

🗣️Offer conversation starter questions for your pairs. 24:45

🤩 Better-teams blog post: 18 questions for starting a conversation https://better-teams.com/18-icebreaker-questions-to-get-to-know-your-team/  25:10

⭐ As leaders, we must put energy into forging connections, which can sometimes get lost in the work. 28:24

🚩 Leading Better Teams Challenge.


 >> Connect with Leigh Ann: www.better-teams.com

>> 18 Questions to start a conversation: https://better-teams.com/18-icebreaker-questions-to-get-to-know-your-team/ 

>> Get the Better-Teams model to identify your team’s strengths and greatest opportunities using a common language here: https://better-teams.com/better-teams-model/  

>> Join FORWARD https://leigh-ann-rodgers.mykajabi.com/join-forward 

]]> Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400 Leigh Ann Rodgers Leigh Ann Rodgers 1802 Teams that are connected are going to work better together, you're going to retain them, they're going to give extra effort towards the team’s goals. While working remotely, many people feel isolated so you as a leader need to do something about it. Leigh Ann shares three clever ways that will definitely help you strengthen connections among your team members and it will not take more than 15 minutes of your and their precious time. Teams that are connected are going to work better together, you're going to retain them, they're going to give extra effort towards the team’s goals. While working remotely, many people feel isolated so you as a leader need to do something about it. Leigh leadership, teams, business teams, leading teams, team building, team building coach, leadership, better teams, team building activities No 02. Addressing The Elephant In The Room In 6 Steps 02. Addressing The Elephant In The Room In 6 Steps full 426c29ed-1637-439e-aa84-8f7a94bd6fe8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b89a0e8 💨 Why do we avoid, accommodate or compromise in conflict situations? 1:30

💣 If we don't talk about unspoken issues openly and constructively, it will drain us. 3:25

✨ The Thomas Kilmann Instrument (TKI) conflict management instrument. 04:29

🐘 Steps for addressing the elephant in the room. 9:18

1️⃣ Be sure you are in the right mindset first. How to do that? 10:46

2️⃣ Choose your timing and approach wisely, and what to consider.14:44

☝️ A good question to ask yourself about your objectivity! 18:03

3️⃣ Acknowledge and name the elephant in the room.18:41

🙃 Team assessment is a great way to address the elephant too. 22:58

🌸 LBT Trivia question: How do elephants communicate? 26:29

4️⃣ Establish the intention and ground rules to create a safe environment. 27:25

5️⃣ Moving into the discussion and identifying solutions. 30:23

6️⃣ Follow up and have accountability checks. 32:45

🚩 Leading Better Teams Challenge. 35:32

Connect with Leigh Ann: www.better-teams.com

Join FORWARD https://leigh-ann-rodgers.mykajabi.com/join-forward 

Check out the Better Teams Assessment https://better-teams.com/assessment/

Connect with Wanda Walker -Uniquely Yours Consulting & More, LLC 

https://uycllc.com/about-us , Twitter: @uycllcWanda

Elephant facts: https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/fascinating-facts/elephants

]]> 💨 Why do we avoid, accommodate or compromise in conflict situations? 1:30

💣 If we don't talk about unspoken issues openly and constructively, it will drain us. 3:25

✨ The Thomas Kilmann Instrument (TKI) conflict management instrument. 04:29

🐘 Steps for addressing the elephant in the room. 9:18

1️⃣ Be sure you are in the right mindset first. How to do that? 10:46

2️⃣ Choose your timing and approach wisely, and what to consider.14:44

☝️ A good question to ask yourself about your objectivity! 18:03

3️⃣ Acknowledge and name the elephant in the room.18:41

🙃 Team assessment is a great way to address the elephant too. 22:58

🌸 LBT Trivia question: How do elephants communicate? 26:29

4️⃣ Establish the intention and ground rules to create a safe environment. 27:25

5️⃣ Moving into the discussion and identifying solutions. 30:23

6️⃣ Follow up and have accountability checks. 32:45

🚩 Leading Better Teams Challenge. 35:32

Connect with Leigh Ann: www.better-teams.com

Join FORWARD https://leigh-ann-rodgers.mykajabi.com/join-forward 

Check out the Better Teams Assessment https://better-teams.com/assessment/

Connect with Wanda Walker -Uniquely Yours Consulting & More, LLC 

https://uycllc.com/about-us , Twitter: @uycllcWanda

Elephant facts: https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/fascinating-facts/elephants

]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400 Leigh Ann Rodgers Leigh Ann Rodgers 2207 Today we talk about how to address unspoken issues that happen in teams and in relationships. Conflict situations can bring up risk, and the reason why conflict creates anxiety for most of us is that we are hardwired to protect ourselves. So what do you do when you or your team does not address the ‘elephant in the room’? Leigh Ann presents six easy steps on how to resolve team issues, and address the elephant in the room the right way. Today we talk about how to address unspoken issues that happen in teams and in relationships. Conflict situations can bring up risk, and the reason why conflict creates anxiety for most of us is that we are hardwired to protect ourselves. So what do you d leadership, teams, business teams, leading teams, team building, team building coach, leadership, better teams, team building activities No 03. The Fear of Falling Behind - Is It Real? 03. The Fear of Falling Behind - Is It Real? full d92585f6-f093-474a-a10d-53fddd0ce521 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48a1041f 🤕I’ve experienced the feeling of falling behind on many things during the last year. 1:59

👍 Reframing my thinking and the new learning process has allowed me to catch back up. 3:15

⏩ ‘Forward’ is my online community for leaders and facilitators. 5:34

👣 A 4-step process to understand FOFB - fear of falling behind. 8:08

🤔 Ask yourself - Are you really falling behind? 8:31

🔔 LBT Trivia Question: What do 75% of super-achievers have in common? 9:45

5️⃣ Does it really matter if you are falling behind? Find the root of it by using the 5 Whys technique. 10:50

⏳ Do I want to do it and do I need to do it are great questions, but be realistic about your time too. 13:18

🍂 Our life comes in segments and there are seasons for some decisions. 15:53

🏆 Importance of a good, diverse team. 14:25

🥅 Are we realistic or is our bar too high? 17:02

📋 Make your plan to accomplish your goal. 19:31

🚩 Leading Better Teams Challenge. 22:58

 >> Connect with Leigh Ann: www.better-teams.com

>> Get the Better-Teams model to identify your team’s strengths and greatest opportunities using a common language here: https://better-teams.com/better-teams-model/ 

>> Join FORWARD https://leigh-ann-rodgers.mykajabi.com/join-forward 

>> Collaboration tools mentioned:  Mural, Miro, Klaxoon

]]> 🤕I’ve experienced the feeling of falling behind on many things during the last year. 1:59

👍 Reframing my thinking and the new learning process has allowed me to catch back up. 3:15

⏩ ‘Forward’ is my online community for leaders and facilitators. 5:34

👣 A 4-step process to understand FOFB - fear of falling behind. 8:08

🤔 Ask yourself - Are you really falling behind? 8:31

🔔 LBT Trivia Question: What do 75% of super-achievers have in common? 9:45

5️⃣ Does it really matter if you are falling behind? Find the root of it by using the 5 Whys technique. 10:50

⏳ Do I want to do it and do I need to do it are great questions, but be realistic about your time too. 13:18

🍂 Our life comes in segments and there are seasons for some decisions. 15:53

🏆 Importance of a good, diverse team. 14:25

🥅 Are we realistic or is our bar too high? 17:02

📋 Make your plan to accomplish your goal. 19:31

🚩 Leading Better Teams Challenge. 22:58

 >> Connect with Leigh Ann: www.better-teams.com

>> Get the Better-Teams model to identify your team’s strengths and greatest opportunities using a common language here: https://better-teams.com/better-teams-model/ 

>> Join FORWARD https://leigh-ann-rodgers.mykajabi.com/join-forward 

>> Collaboration tools mentioned:  Mural, Miro, Klaxoon

]]> Tue, 04 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400 Leigh Ann Rodgers Leigh Ann Rodgers 1547 Do you ever feel like you're falling behind? Like others are miles ahead of you? And no matter what you do, you just can't keep up? There are many reasons Fear of Falling Behind, or FOFB, happens, but Leigh Ann has amazing tips on how to overcome this feeling so you can take care of yourself and your team in just 4 steps. Don’t beat yourself up! Instead, grab a pen and make note of all the tips and tools from this action-packed episode. Do you ever feel like you're falling behind? Like others are miles ahead of you? And no matter what you do, you just can't keep up? There are many reasons Fear of Falling Behind, or FOFB, happens, but Leigh Ann has amazing tips on how to overcome this fee leadership, teams, business teams, leading teams, team building, team building coach, leadership, better teams, team building activities No 04. 3 Ways To Align Your Team - Goals, Roles & Methods 04. 3 Ways To Align Your Team - Goals, Roles & Methods full 9f58b4c6-cac5-472e-9798-aa439b9a7573 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1fd31e1 ⚠️ All teams have at least one area where the team is not fully aligned. 01:02

⚡ What are the challenges when aligning a team? 02:27

🤔 What is team alignment? 06:22

🧐 What does a team need to be aligned around? 08:04

🚘 LBT Trivia Question: How often should you align your car tires? 10:28

🌞 Re-aligning your team is a very proactive approach. 11:19

2️⃣ Roles and responsibilities while aligning your team. 12:02

🔥 Using the RACI Method for role agreements. 14:42

📝 Let’s talk about job procedures, and team norms.18:01

✨ The Distinctive Leader exercise. 19:43

✌️ Alignment is critical for the health of your team. 22:12

🤓 The Better Teams Challenge 22:42

Links

Better Teams Assessment https://better-teams.com/assessment/

RACI Method  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Responsibility_assignment_matrix 

Better Teams blog post mentioning Mark Smith’s book - The Distinctive Leader  https://better-teams.com/best-team-culture/ 

The Distinctive Leader, by Mark Smith https://www.amazon.com/Distinctions-Lessons-Leadership-Mark-Smith-ebook/dp/B017FCVR1Q

Better Teams Model  https://better-teams.com/better-teams-model/


 >> Connect with Leigh Ann: www.better-teams.com

>> Get the Better-Teams model to identify your team’s strengths and greatest opportunities using a common language here: https://better-teams.com/better-teams-model/ 

>> Join FORWARD https://leigh-ann-rodgers.mykajabi.com/join-forward

]]> ⚠️ All teams have at least one area where the team is not fully aligned. 01:02

⚡ What are the challenges when aligning a team? 02:27

🤔 What is team alignment? 06:22

🧐 What does a team need to be aligned around? 08:04

🚘 LBT Trivia Question: How often should you align your car tires? 10:28

🌞 Re-aligning your team is a very proactive approach. 11:19

2️⃣ Roles and responsibilities while aligning your team. 12:02

🔥 Using the RACI Method for role agreements. 14:42

📝 Let’s talk about job procedures, and team norms.18:01

✨ The Distinctive Leader exercise. 19:43

✌️ Alignment is critical for the health of your team. 22:12

🤓 The Better Teams Challenge 22:42

Links

Better Teams Assessment https://better-teams.com/assessment/

RACI Method  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Responsibility_assignment_matrix 

Better Teams blog post mentioning Mark Smith’s book - The Distinctive Leader  https://better-teams.com/best-team-culture/ 

The Distinctive Leader, by Mark Smith https://www.amazon.com/Distinctions-Lessons-Leadership-Mark-Smith-ebook/dp/B017FCVR1Q

Better Teams Model  https://better-teams.com/better-teams-model/


 >> Connect with Leigh Ann: www.better-teams.com

>> Get the Better-Teams model to identify your team’s strengths and greatest opportunities using a common language here: https://better-teams.com/better-teams-model/ 

>> Join FORWARD https://leigh-ann-rodgers.mykajabi.com/join-forward

]]> Tue, 18 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400 Leigh Ann Rodgers Leigh Ann Rodgers 1476 When a team is out of alignment, it has the potential to reduce engagement, retention, team productivity, and efficiency. Anytime something changes, a team needs to realign to stay high performing. In today's episode, we focus on the three critical areas around which strong leaders align their teams to ensure they are both happy and high performing. You’ll find out how confusion about goals, roles and responsibilities, or methods creates tension and hampers the team. Plus, you’ll walk-away with effective methods and processes to get your team aligned. Buckle up for Leigh Ann’s advice to prevent frustration, confusion and conflict that can occur when team members are not on the same page. When a team is out of alignment, it has the potential to reduce engagement, retention, team productivity, and efficiency. Anytime something changes, a team needs to realign to stay high performing. In today's episode, we focus on the three critical areas leadership, teams, business teams, leading teams, team building, team building coach, leadership, better teams, team building activities No 05. How to Overcome Feeling Overwhelmed, Part 1 of 2 05. How to Overcome Feeling Overwhelmed, Part 1 of 2 full f25c76d0-104c-416b-994b-0ddf7ddf4d98 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d98197fa 🛀 Calgon, “Take me away!” 01:01

😞 Three out of four people say they’re feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with stress. 02:33

🤷‍♀️ Being the victim of our circumstances is an easy role to play.  04:19

🙅‍♀️ “I'm busy”. It's code for “I'm stressed” but how to change that?   05:54

🧣 The SCARF model. 08:08

👑 We all desire status in our lives. 11:01

👩‍⚕️ What is dopamine and how can status overwhelm us? 12:08

😒 What have you said yes to, because you saw it as an opportunity to increase your status, but that you later regretted? 14:01

🤩 Certainty and Autonomy. 13:38

⛓️ What are you holding on to that someone else could do? 19:01

🫂 Relatedness is how we feel connected to others. 19:50

🧠 LBT trivia question: What is the hormone released in our brains when we feel connected to other people? 21:06

🧐 Are you letting your need for relationships interfere with your judgment about workload distribution? 23:00

❓ Fairness is about our desire for equal exchange between groups for people but are you being fair to yourself? 23:18

🚩 Leading Better Teams Challenge. 26:20

Old Calgon Commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yjgPgs0_S0


Your Brain at Work:  Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long, by David Rock

SCARF Model


>> Connect with Leigh Ann: www.better-teams.com

>> Get the Better-Teams model to identify your team’s strengths and greatest opportunities using a common language here: https://better-teams.com/better-teams-model/ 

>> Join FORWARD https://leigh-ann-rodgers.mykajabi.com/join-forward

]]> 🛀 Calgon, “Take me away!” 01:01

😞 Three out of four people say they’re feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with stress. 02:33

🤷‍♀️ Being the victim of our circumstances is an easy role to play.  04:19

🙅‍♀️ “I'm busy”. It's code for “I'm stressed” but how to change that?   05:54

🧣 The SCARF model. 08:08

👑 We all desire status in our lives. 11:01

👩‍⚕️ What is dopamine and how can status overwhelm us? 12:08

😒 What have you said yes to, because you saw it as an opportunity to increase your status, but that you later regretted? 14:01

🤩 Certainty and Autonomy. 13:38

⛓️ What are you holding on to that someone else could do? 19:01

🫂 Relatedness is how we feel connected to others. 19:50

🧠 LBT trivia question: What is the hormone released in our brains when we feel connected to other people? 21:06

🧐 Are you letting your need for relationships interfere with your judgment about workload distribution? 23:00

❓ Fairness is about our desire for equal exchange between groups for people but are you being fair to yourself? 23:18

🚩 Leading Better Teams Challenge. 26:20

Old Calgon Commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yjgPgs0_S0


Your Brain at Work:  Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long, by David Rock

SCARF Model


>> Connect with Leigh Ann: www.better-teams.com

>> Get the Better-Teams model to identify your team’s strengths and greatest opportunities using a common language here: https://better-teams.com/better-teams-model/ 

>> Join FORWARD https://leigh-ann-rodgers.mykajabi.com/join-forward

]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Leigh Ann Rodgers Leigh Ann Rodgers 1805 Being stressed out or overwhelmed is a common challenge that we face as humans. Being overwhelmed can even make us sick. But, perhaps our own beliefs and mindsets are the thing that’s overwhelming us. In today’s episode, Leigh Ann shares tools on how to recognize and become aware if we are contributing to our own sense of overwhelm, and how to adjust our own thinking to support a sense of happiness and balance in life. Get ready for some tough love because awareness about our patterns of thinking is the first step to overcome overwhelm. Being stressed out or overwhelmed is a common challenge that we face as humans. Being overwhelmed can even make us sick. But, perhaps our own beliefs and mindsets are the thing that’s overwhelming us. In today’s episode, Leigh Ann shares tools on how to leadership, teams, business teams, leading teams, team building, team building coach, leadership, better teams, team building activities No 06. How to Overcome Feeling Overwhelmed, Part 2 of 2 06. How to Overcome Feeling Overwhelmed, Part 2 of 2 full ab804faf-7ea3-4df7-9179-1929af0821c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/52527fda Leaders report being overwhelmed at an alarming rate. 01:02

1️⃣  Thinking versus feeling. 03:28

🤩  Name it to tame it. 05:05

🪜  The tool of using a scale from 1 to 10 to assess emotions. 06:07

✍️  Write it down! 07:11

🧠  LBT Trivia Question: How many pieces of information can we hold in our minds at one time? 08:27

2️⃣  The chunking technique. 09:09

🙋 Ask your team about their progress each day. 13:27

3️⃣  Four different ways to prioritize. 13:54

⚖️  Eisenhower Matrix or the urgent importance scale. 15:28

🔤  ABC 123 method. 16:03

🐸  Do we do the quick ones first? versus “Eating the frog” 17:26

🤔  Pick your top three things for the week, month, quarter, year. 19:14

4️⃣  Schedule it in technique. 20:25

💐  Batching work. 23:03

🚩 Leading Better Teams Challenge. 24:55

Links

Dan Siegel, Name It To Tame It YouTube Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcDLzppD4Jc 


Psychology Today Scale of 1 to 10 Stress Reduction 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/joyful-parenting/201602/how-the-scaling-question-can-help-you-reduce-stress-20


UK Study on Stress

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/statistics/mental-health-statistics-stress#:~:text=Results%20of%20the%20Mental%20Health%20Foundation's%202018%20study&text=In%20the%20past%20year%2C%2074,overwhelmed%20or%20unable%20to%20cope.

Forbes Study of Feeling Overwhelmed https://www.forbes.com/sites/joefolkman/2015/07/23/feeling-overwhelmed-you-are-far-from-alone/?sh=222653ce19a4

LBT Trivia question - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2864034/

Writing it down -  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/memory-catcher/201710/is-it-better-write-hand-or-computer


Minds hold 3 - 5 pieces of information (This is the trivia question - you have the link above)

Eisenhower Matrix -https://www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-matrix/ 

ABC123 Method - no reference for this

Michael Hyatt book: Free to Focus, Michael Hyatt


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>> Get the Better-Teams model to identify your team’s strengths and greatest opportunities using a common language here: https://better-teams.com/better-teams-model/ 

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]]> Leaders report being overwhelmed at an alarming rate. 01:02

1️⃣  Thinking versus feeling. 03:28

🤩  Name it to tame it. 05:05

🪜  The tool of using a scale from 1 to 10 to assess emotions. 06:07

✍️  Write it down! 07:11

🧠  LBT Trivia Question: How many pieces of information can we hold in our minds at one time? 08:27

2️⃣  The chunking technique. 09:09

🙋 Ask your team about their progress each day. 13:27

3️⃣  Four different ways to prioritize. 13:54

⚖️  Eisenhower Matrix or the urgent importance scale. 15:28

🔤  ABC 123 method. 16:03

🐸  Do we do the quick ones first? versus “Eating the frog” 17:26

🤔  Pick your top three things for the week, month, quarter, year. 19:14

4️⃣  Schedule it in technique. 20:25

💐  Batching work. 23:03

🚩 Leading Better Teams Challenge. 24:55

Links

Dan Siegel, Name It To Tame It YouTube Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcDLzppD4Jc 


Psychology Today Scale of 1 to 10 Stress Reduction 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/joyful-parenting/201602/how-the-scaling-question-can-help-you-reduce-stress-20


UK Study on Stress

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/statistics/mental-health-statistics-stress#:~:text=Results%20of%20the%20Mental%20Health%20Foundation's%202018%20study&text=In%20the%20past%20year%2C%2074,overwhelmed%20or%20unable%20to%20cope.

Forbes Study of Feeling Overwhelmed https://www.forbes.com/sites/joefolkman/2015/07/23/feeling-overwhelmed-you-are-far-from-alone/?sh=222653ce19a4

LBT Trivia question - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2864034/

Writing it down -  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/memory-catcher/201710/is-it-better-write-hand-or-computer


Minds hold 3 - 5 pieces of information (This is the trivia question - you have the link above)

Eisenhower Matrix -https://www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-matrix/ 

ABC123 Method - no reference for this

Michael Hyatt book: Free to Focus, Michael Hyatt


 >> Connect with Leigh Ann: www.better-teams.com

>> Get the Better-Teams model to identify your team’s strengths and greatest opportunities using a common language here: https://better-teams.com/better-teams-model/ 

>> Join FORWARD https://leigh-ann-rodgers.mykajabi.com/join-forward

]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:48:58 -0400 Leigh Ann Rodgers Leigh Ann Rodgers 1630 There is no doubt that leaders are experiencing overwhelm at an alarming rate. This results in ineffective team leadership where leaders are not leading their teams but instead are simply reacting emotionally or with short tempers or in a rush. The team gets exposed to poor management instead of proactive leadership, which could cause permanent harm to the team dynamic. Today, in the second part of overcoming overwhelm, Leigh Ann offers four simple strategies to find your way out of the overwhelm cycle so that you can get back to being the effective leader that you are. There is no doubt that leaders are experiencing overwhelm at an alarming rate. This results in ineffective team leadership where leaders are not leading their teams but instead are simply reacting emotionally or with short tempers or in a rush. The team leadership, teams, business teams, leading teams, team building, team building coach, leadership, better teams, team building activities No 07. How To Effectively Lead Teams Through Change 07. How To Effectively Lead Teams Through Change full f24f0c30-8220-4a2e-9b9f-f7cef9c820ac https://share.transistor.fm/s/5de0c03b 🙄 The two reasons teams do not like changes. 01:22

🤓 Many people are considering quitting jobs, so we need to adapt to retain our teams. 03:02

📈 Bruce Tuckman’s stages of group development model. 04:11

▶️ Coming together: Forming. 04:44

🧠 The Storming phase. 05:52

💪 The Norming phase and Performing. 06:34

😇 Storming is a normal, natural process - so embrace this phase. 08:12

🧠  LBT Trivia Question: How many thunderstorms are happening in the world right now? 11:48

🗣️ Storming teams: The importance of communication during a time of change is huge. 12:18

👂 Boost the number of check-ins with your team. 14:27

🎧 Check out Episode #4 - 3 Ways to Align Your Team Around Goals, Roles, and Methods. 15:13

⌚ When is the time for negotiation to kick in? 15:42

3️⃣  Three BOLD Leadership Questions, with Gisele Shelley Garcia. 16:50

📖  “Changes are inevitable, and not always controllable. What can be controlled is how you manage, react, and work through the change process.” Kelly A. Morgan 17:49

🚩 Leading Better Teams Challenge. 19:00

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/19/1-in-4-workers-is-considering-quitting-their-job-after-the-pandemic.html


Better Teams Assessment https://better-teams.com/assessment/


Bruce Tuckman’s Model: http://web.mit.edu/curhan/www/docs/Articles/15341_Readings/Group_Dynamics/Tuckman_1965_Developmental_sequence_in_small_groups.pdf


Activity Stages of Our Team https://leigh-ann-rodgers.mykajabi.com/better-teams-stages-of-our-team


Gisele Shelley Garcia BOLD Leadership https://theglenbrookgroup.com/womens-leadership/


>> Connect with Leigh Ann: www.better-teams.com

>> Get the Better-Teams model to identify your team’s strengths and greatest opportunities using a common language here: https://better-teams.com/better-teams-model/ 

>> Join FORWARD https://leigh-ann-rodgers.mykajabi.com/join-forward

]]> 🙄 The two reasons teams do not like changes. 01:22

🤓 Many people are considering quitting jobs, so we need to adapt to retain our teams. 03:02

📈 Bruce Tuckman’s stages of group development model. 04:11

▶️ Coming together: Forming. 04:44

🧠 The Storming phase. 05:52

💪 The Norming phase and Performing. 06:34

😇 Storming is a normal, natural process - so embrace this phase. 08:12

🧠  LBT Trivia Question: How many thunderstorms are happening in the world right now? 11:48

🗣️ Storming teams: The importance of communication during a time of change is huge. 12:18

👂 Boost the number of check-ins with your team. 14:27

🎧 Check out Episode #4 - 3 Ways to Align Your Team Around Goals, Roles, and Methods. 15:13

⌚ When is the time for negotiation to kick in? 15:42

3️⃣  Three BOLD Leadership Questions, with Gisele Shelley Garcia. 16:50

📖  “Changes are inevitable, and not always controllable. What can be controlled is how you manage, react, and work through the change process.” Kelly A. Morgan 17:49

🚩 Leading Better Teams Challenge. 19:00

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/19/1-in-4-workers-is-considering-quitting-their-job-after-the-pandemic.html


Better Teams Assessment https://better-teams.com/assessment/


Bruce Tuckman’s Model: http://web.mit.edu/curhan/www/docs/Articles/15341_Readings/Group_Dynamics/Tuckman_1965_Developmental_sequence_in_small_groups.pdf


Activity Stages of Our Team https://leigh-ann-rodgers.mykajabi.com/better-teams-stages-of-our-team


Gisele Shelley Garcia BOLD Leadership https://theglenbrookgroup.com/womens-leadership/


>> Connect with Leigh Ann: www.better-teams.com

>> Get the Better-Teams model to identify your team’s strengths and greatest opportunities using a common language here: https://better-teams.com/better-teams-model/ 

>> Join FORWARD https://leigh-ann-rodgers.mykajabi.com/join-forward

]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:19:21 -0400 Leigh Ann Rodgers Leigh Ann Rodgers 1238 As leaders, we have experienced a rollercoaster ride of change like never before - especially in the past two years. Therefore, it’s important for leaders to learn how to guide our teams through the different phases of change so that our teams thrive, perform and enjoy their work.. When leaders understand the natural stages of change, they are able to adjust their approach to meet their team’s needs. Believe it or not “storming” isn’t a bad thing, when you perceive it as normal and know how to motivate your team through it. Let’s face it, times are turbulent, so let’s make sure we are all prepared for the ride. As leaders, we have experienced a rollercoaster ride of change like never before - especially in the past two years. Therefore, it’s important for leaders to learn how to guide our teams through the different phases of change so that our teams thrive, per leadership, teams, business teams, leading teams, team building, team building coach, leadership, better teams, team building activities No 08. 20 Practical and Creative Ways to Appreciate Your Team 08. 20 Practical and Creative Ways to Appreciate Your Team full 0b47efae-068b-46f4-80cc-8f87ec804434 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5bbb4187 🌟 Appreciation matters. 01:11

🎯 Five core needs according to Maslow. 02:04

🤩 Another way to think about appreciation. 04:27

1️⃣ Words of affirmation should be genuine, specific, and timely. 06:40

🖥️ Creative approaches to words of affirmation 08:06

2️⃣ Acts of service. 15:47

💪 Practical advice to implement acts of service. 16:19

🤔 Better Teams Trivia Question: What is going to increase the pleasure for the receiver of a gift more?18:53

3️⃣ Appreciation with gifts. 21:53

4️⃣ Touch, as the fourth area of appreciation. 27:56

5️⃣ Quality time 28:59

🪅 Fun and interesting ways to spend quality time. 30:58

🚩 Leading Better Teams Challenge 36:43


Facts at the beginning - https://hbr.org/2016/05/recognizing-employees-is-the-simplest-way-to-improve-morale

https://www.tinypulse.com/blog/sk-employee-recognition-stats

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs  


Book:  The 5 Languages of Appreciation by Gary Chapman and Paul White https://www.appreciationatwork.com/5-languages-appreciation-workplace-improve-employee-engagement/ 


Kudo Board - https://www.kudoboard.com/ 


Celebration Gallery - https://better-teams.com/a-celebration-gallery-to-acknowledge-team-members/

Certificates - https://better-teams.com/reward-recognize-a-virtual-team-with-certificates/

Trivia - https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_psychology_can_help_you_choose_a_great_gift 

>> Connect with Leigh Ann: www.better-teams.com

>> Get the Better-Teams model to identify your team’s strengths and greatest opportunities using a common language here: https://better-teams.com/better-teams-model/ 

>> Join FORWARD https://leigh-ann-rodgers.mykajabi.com/join-forward

]]> 🌟 Appreciation matters. 01:11

🎯 Five core needs according to Maslow. 02:04

🤩 Another way to think about appreciation. 04:27

1️⃣ Words of affirmation should be genuine, specific, and timely. 06:40

🖥️ Creative approaches to words of affirmation 08:06

2️⃣ Acts of service. 15:47

💪 Practical advice to implement acts of service. 16:19

🤔 Better Teams Trivia Question: What is going to increase the pleasure for the receiver of a gift more?18:53

3️⃣ Appreciation with gifts. 21:53

4️⃣ Touch, as the fourth area of appreciation. 27:56

5️⃣ Quality time 28:59

🪅 Fun and interesting ways to spend quality time. 30:58

🚩 Leading Better Teams Challenge 36:43


Facts at the beginning - https://hbr.org/2016/05/recognizing-employees-is-the-simplest-way-to-improve-morale

https://www.tinypulse.com/blog/sk-employee-recognition-stats

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs  


Book:  The 5 Languages of Appreciation by Gary Chapman and Paul White https://www.appreciationatwork.com/5-languages-appreciation-workplace-improve-employee-engagement/ 


Kudo Board - https://www.kudoboard.com/ 


Celebration Gallery - https://better-teams.com/a-celebration-gallery-to-acknowledge-team-members/

Certificates - https://better-teams.com/reward-recognize-a-virtual-team-with-certificates/

Trivia - https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_psychology_can_help_you_choose_a_great_gift 

>> Connect with Leigh Ann: www.better-teams.com

>> Get the Better-Teams model to identify your team’s strengths and greatest opportunities using a common language here: https://better-teams.com/better-teams-model/ 

>> Join FORWARD https://leigh-ann-rodgers.mykajabi.com/join-forward

]]> Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:11:46 -0400 Leigh Ann Rodgers Leigh Ann Rodgers 2311 Being appreciated and respected is a fundamental need that we all have as human beings. Team members are more likely to enjoy their work and contribute when they feel appreciated. That is why it’s critical for leaders to ramp up employee appreciation practices. In this episode, Leigh Ann offers a total of 20 practical, unique, and creative ways to appreciate and validate your team. Being appreciated and respected is a fundamental need that we all have as human beings. Team members are more likely to enjoy their work and contribute when they feel appreciated. That is why it’s critical for leaders to ramp up employee appreciation pra leadership, teams, business teams, leading teams, team building, team building coach, leadership, better teams, team building activities No 09. Experts Weigh In On The Biggest Challenges Leaders Face Right Now 09. Experts Weigh In On The Biggest Challenges Leaders Face Right Now full 43eba43c-c79f-426a-9073-c21f5003e5c4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5f163c0 👩‍🎓 Leigh Ann founded the Team Consultant Academy in 2019. 01:02

🙃 Executive coach Gayle Ely of Total Life Leadership on psychological well-being of employees. 03:24

👓 Improvement leader Danielle Freeman of The Clorox Company on lack of clarity. 06:40

😷 Wanda Walker from Uniquely Yours on the changes the pandemic brought and insights into organizational culture.09:59

↘️Charterworks newsletter, McKinsey & Co. Knowledge Partner - reducing likelihood that women and people of color fall behind. 12:29

🗓️ How teams use ‘hub weeks’ to come together 13:25.

🥖 LBT Trivia Question: Where did the word culture originate from? 14:19

🎯 Alex Suchman of Barometer Interactive on using games to promote strong team culture and identity. 15:00

🤗 Innovation coach Mary Bolander of Mary Bolander LLC on solving creativity challenges. 19:01

5️⃣ The five steps of Design Thinking. 22:19

🚩 Leading Better Teams Challenge. 23:26


Join Forward & Get Your 1st month free using the coupon code: LeadingBetterTeams  https://leigh-ann-rodgers.mykajabi.com/join-forward 


>>Join Me in my Team Consultant Academy https://leigh-ann-rodgers.mykajabi.com/enroll-in-team-consultant-academy-aug-2021-cohort-1-1 


>>Connect with guests:

Gayle Ely, MBA, PCC  https://www.total-life-leadership.com/  

Danielle S. Freeman, CMF, CVF https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidanielle/

Wanda N. Walker, CLSSGB, CVF  https://uycllc.com/

Alex Suchman, PMP https://www.barometerxp.com/

Mary Bolander https://www.linkedin.com/in/marybolander/


>>Links mentioned:

Charterworks Newsletter, Knowledge Partner McKinsey & Co. https://www.charterworks.com

Design Thinking https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_thinking 


>> Connect with Leigh Ann: www.better-teams.com

>> Get the Better-Teams model to identify your team’s strengths and greatest opportunities using a common language here: https://better-teams.com/better-teams-model/ 

]]> 👩‍🎓 Leigh Ann founded the Team Consultant Academy in 2019. 01:02

🙃 Executive coach Gayle Ely of Total Life Leadership on psychological well-being of employees. 03:24

👓 Improvement leader Danielle Freeman of The Clorox Company on lack of clarity. 06:40

😷 Wanda Walker from Uniquely Yours on the changes the pandemic brought and insights into organizational culture.09:59

↘️Charterworks newsletter, McKinsey & Co. Knowledge Partner - reducing likelihood that women and people of color fall behind. 12:29

🗓️ How teams use ‘hub weeks’ to come together 13:25.

🥖 LBT Trivia Question: Where did the word culture originate from? 14:19

🎯 Alex Suchman of Barometer Interactive on using games to promote strong team culture and identity. 15:00

🤗 Innovation coach Mary Bolander of Mary Bolander LLC on solving creativity challenges. 19:01

5️⃣ The five steps of Design Thinking. 22:19

🚩 Leading Better Teams Challenge. 23:26


Join Forward & Get Your 1st month free using the coupon code: LeadingBetterTeams  https://leigh-ann-rodgers.mykajabi.com/join-forward 


>>Join Me in my Team Consultant Academy https://leigh-ann-rodgers.mykajabi.com/enroll-in-team-consultant-academy-aug-2021-cohort-1-1 


>>Connect with guests:

Gayle Ely, MBA, PCC  https://www.total-life-leadership.com/  

Danielle S. Freeman, CMF, CVF https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidanielle/

Wanda N. Walker, CLSSGB, CVF  https://uycllc.com/

Alex Suchman, PMP https://www.barometerxp.com/

Mary Bolander https://www.linkedin.com/in/marybolander/


>>Links mentioned:

Charterworks Newsletter, Knowledge Partner McKinsey & Co. https://www.charterworks.com

Design Thinking https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_thinking 


>> Connect with Leigh Ann: www.better-teams.com

>> Get the Better-Teams model to identify your team’s strengths and greatest opportunities using a common language here: https://better-teams.com/better-teams-model/ 

]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400 Leigh Ann Rodgers Leigh Ann Rodgers 1507 With so much change still happening, leaders face a multitude of challenges. Turning to experts is a wise way to stay on top of the latest in team development. In this special episode, Leigh Ann turns to her Better Team’s Forward Community tribe to gather input about the biggest challenges leaders are facing right now and what leaders can do to overcome them. Listen in as consultants and coaches from the Forward Community give their advice on red flags to look out for to help employees, ways to focus on driving clarity for your team, how to evaluate and understand the impact of the pandemic, tips for managing multiple work teams, juggling simultaneous changes, and building team identity in post-pandemic situations. Grab your notebooks so you don’t miss all the tips about solving creativity issues, team culture and bringing joy to your team as you create your new normal. With so much change still happening, leaders face a multitude of challenges. Turning to experts is a wise way to stay on top of the latest in team development. In this special episode, Leigh Ann turns to her Better Team’s Forward Community tribe to gathe leadership, teams, business teams, leading teams, team building, team building coach, leadership, better teams, team building activities No 10. What All Leaders Need to Know About The Future of Work, with Erin Grau of Charter 10. What All Leaders Need to Know About The Future of Work, with Erin Grau of Charter full 35a5a40d-c46e-4403-8c69-ff9218015f8e https://share.transistor.fm/s/87b5a020 📰 Erin’s media career: Modernising the New York Times.  02:15

💫 Showcasing the vision for the future and shaping beliefs and priorities around that future. 04:22

🔀 Flexibility is here to stay: hybrid work model is the most preferred type of work but comes with challenges. 05:16

⚗️ Using Experimentation to get the hybrid model right: HubSpot and three different models employees can choose from. 07:56

😍 This time of great transformation: Sharing and connecting with people, understanding mental health, understanding that inclusion and diversity are about power.10:32

🙃 Difference between individual contributor and manager. 12:41

🤓 Leaders now have to learn a whole different way of leadership. 15:30

💯 Looking at employee's well-being, more holistically, not just between nine to five.17:56

🤝 Focusing on helping managers to figure out their priorities - personally and professionally. 20:08

🏆 The highest rated companies this year are the ones that are actively caring for employees and communities by building trust, flexibility, autonomy, and greater clarity in their organization. 23:55

😊 The ability to empathize is critical. 27:33

🤩 High performing teams have high-quality connections: Collective weeks off, mentorship circles and red, yellow, green exercise. 28:40

📋 Tips and studies on how to get the benefits of hybrid work. 33:04

👂 Finding things in common: one on one 5-minute breakout exercise. 36:49

✌️ Start small, show the vulnerability to your team. The #1 driver of successful teams is psychological safety. 39:52

😎 Sign up for Charter’s newsletter: Research findings on best business practices and cliff notes of new business books. 41:16

Links

www.charterworks.com

Team Building Activities: https://better-teams.com/team-building-ideas/

>> Connect with Leigh Ann: www.better-teams.com

>> Get the Better-Teams model to identify your team’s strengths and greatest opportunities using a common language here: https://better-teams.com/better-teams-model/ 

🖼️ Connect with Leigh Ann’ on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighannrodgers/

]]> 📰 Erin’s media career: Modernising the New York Times.  02:15

💫 Showcasing the vision for the future and shaping beliefs and priorities around that future. 04:22

🔀 Flexibility is here to stay: hybrid work model is the most preferred type of work but comes with challenges. 05:16

⚗️ Using Experimentation to get the hybrid model right: HubSpot and three different models employees can choose from. 07:56

😍 This time of great transformation: Sharing and connecting with people, understanding mental health, understanding that inclusion and diversity are about power.10:32

🙃 Difference between individual contributor and manager. 12:41

🤓 Leaders now have to learn a whole different way of leadership. 15:30

💯 Looking at employee's well-being, more holistically, not just between nine to five.17:56

🤝 Focusing on helping managers to figure out their priorities - personally and professionally. 20:08

🏆 The highest rated companies this year are the ones that are actively caring for employees and communities by building trust, flexibility, autonomy, and greater clarity in their organization. 23:55

😊 The ability to empathize is critical. 27:33

🤩 High performing teams have high-quality connections: Collective weeks off, mentorship circles and red, yellow, green exercise. 28:40

📋 Tips and studies on how to get the benefits of hybrid work. 33:04

👂 Finding things in common: one on one 5-minute breakout exercise. 36:49

✌️ Start small, show the vulnerability to your team. The #1 driver of successful teams is psychological safety. 39:52

😎 Sign up for Charter’s newsletter: Research findings on best business practices and cliff notes of new business books. 41:16

Links

www.charterworks.com

Team Building Activities: https://better-teams.com/team-building-ideas/

>> Connect with Leigh Ann: www.better-teams.com

>> Get the Better-Teams model to identify your team’s strengths and greatest opportunities using a common language here: https://better-teams.com/better-teams-model/ 

🖼️ Connect with Leigh Ann’ on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighannrodgers/

]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2021 09:00:32 -0400 Leigh Ann Rodgers Leigh Ann Rodgers 2642 We are wrapping up Season 1 of the Leading Better Teams Podcast on a high note, discussing the future of work with Erin Grau, the co-founder, and COO of Charter. Erin discusses the future of work, and how we can best adapt to this new environment so that teams and organizations truly thrive. Erin’s organization does important research to equip every employee and leader with the best practices to make high-value decisions and resist the gravitational pull of how things have always been done. Tune in to hear Erin showcase her wealth of knowledge and offer practical, actionable nuggets of wisdom from beginning to end! We are wrapping up Season 1 of the Leading Better Teams Podcast on a high note, discussing the future of work with Erin Grau, the co-founder, and COO of Charter. Erin discusses the future of work, and how we can best adapt to this new environment so that leadership, teams, business teams, leading teams, team building, team building coach, leadership, better teams, team building activities No