This week on The Future of Teamwork podcast, Dane sits down with Massimo Backus, author of Human First, Leader Second, and founder of Massimo Backus Leadership. Massimo shares his journey of discovering self-compassion after a humbling experience in leadership and how that shaped how he now approaches leadership with self-awareness and self-compassion. Massimo advocates for emotional fluency within teams. He argues that when teams can freely express emotions, the emotions pass more quickly, helping people make clearer, more thoughtful decisions. They also reflect on the evolution of leadership, noting how we've been conditioned by industrial-era mindsets to always strive for progress even though we're human. Listen to learn how self-compassion, accountability, and open dialogue can foster healthier, more productive workplaces. 🎧 Tune in to discover more: ➡ Apple: https://lnkd.in/eJWfpPfz ➡ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e2MDbtdy ➡ YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eZe6ixQm #FutureofTeamwork #PTSAdvance #Podcast #Teamwork
🚀 New Episode Alert: Human First, Leader Second Are you ready to rethink leadership? In our latest The Future of Teamwork episode, Dane 🦘 Groeneveld sits down with Massimo Backus, author of Human First, Leader Second: How Self-Compassion Outperforms Self-Criticism. 🎧 What’s in it for you? ➡️ The Power of Meaningful Check-ins – Learn how three simple questions can help your team build deeper connections. ➡️ Embracing Humanity in Leadership – Discover why recognizing and accepting your emotions is essential to showing up authentically for yourself and others. ➡️Redefining Accountability with a Social Contract – Find out how teams can clarify responsibilities and expectations, setting the stage for sustainable success. With over 15 years of talent development and a career spent working with thousands of leaders at companies like Cisco, Accenture, and Amazon, Massimo offers a fresh perspective: leadership starts with self-compassion. 🎙️ Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation that could change how you lead! Listen now and discover how being human first might be the key to becoming the leader your team needs. #LeadershipDevelopment #SelfCompassion #FutureOfWork #Teamwork