The Future of Teamwork

🎯 What’s the real investment for stronger teams? In this reel from The Future of Teamwork, Massimo Backus shares with Dane 🦘 Groeneveld why the most valuable investment isn’t in technology—it’s in developing self-compassion, self-awareness, self-acceptance, and personal accountability across the organization. When individuals build these skills, they become better equipped to understand and manage their emotions, without letting those feelings define them. The result? A stronger team with a shared language around self-compassion. 📺 Watch the full reel to learn why investing in people leads to healthier, more effective teams. #SelfCompassion #TeamDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #FutureOfWork #SelfAwareness #TeamworkMatters #PersonalGrowth

🎯 How can people make real progress? In this reel from The Future of Teamwork, Massimo Backus shares with Dane 🦘 Groeneveld a powerful insight: before you can make any meaningful progress, you need to accept where you are right now—even if it’s uncomfortable. Massimo explains that true accountability starts with self-acceptance. By facing the honest truth of your current situation, whether it’s feeling stuck, unhappy, or disappointed, you open the door to real growth. 📺 Watch the clip to learn how self-acceptance leads to action! #LeadershipDevelopment #SelfAwareness #TeamworkInAction #AuthenticLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #FutureOfWork

🚀 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

Feeling like meetings are getting messier as the year winds down? You’re not alone—end-of-year fatigue, shifting priorities, and increased workloads often make meetings feel more disorganized and reactive. But the right framework can help you keep things on track and make every meeting count, even when schedules are tight. Our Ultimate Meeting Agenda Toolkit for Managers (https://lnkd.in/dbgZSwNh) is here to help you reset. Whether you're feeling the impact of upcoming holiday disruptions or just need a more strategic approach, this toolkit ensures your meetings drive results, not just conversation. Here’s what’s inside: 📋 6 detailed meeting agenda templates to keep meetings sharp, focused, and on time 💡 Clear explanations of each section so every participant knows what to expect and stays engaged ⚡ Expert tips to extract the most value from meetings 🚀 Next steps for managers who want to elevate team performance—even during the busiest months Don’t let the last stretch of the year derail your team’s momentum. Download the toolkit here: https://lnkd.in/dbgZSwNh and finish strong—because there’s still time to make every meeting count! #Leadership #Meetings #ManagerTools #EndOfYearPlanning #Productivity

What's happening at the edges of your team's performance? This week on The Future of Teamwork podcast, Sonya Sepahban shares insights from her time as a chief engineer. There, she learned that big problems rarely come from one issue—they build up from the edges. It's not the obvious problems that catch us but the hidden issues at the margins that lead to talent loss, unhappy customers, and missed goals. Watch this reel to hear Sonya’s perspective on how unseen issues at the edges can impact your team’s success! #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #TeamPerformance #FutureOfWork #EngineeringMindset

Is diversity and inclusion just an afterthought in your organization? This week on The Future of Teamwork podcast, Dane 🦘 Groeneveld sits down with Sonya Sepahban to discuss a common blind spot in many organizations: leaders know inclusion is crucial, but DEIB efforts often get sidelined without proper resources. Too often, it's treated as an add-on to regular work, with little support beyond a job title or a budget for one role. Real progress takes more than good intentions—it requires ongoing investment and focus. Watch this reel to hear Sonya’s perspective on this overlooked issue. #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #DEIB #FutureOfWork #TeamSuccess

Why do some teams fail despite having the best intentions? This week on The Future of Teamwork podcast, Sonya Sepahban discusses how workplace culture and how people feel often get overlooked, but ignoring these factors can cost teams their success. With Gen Z entering the workforce, they're paying attention to how inclusive and supportive their environments are. Some may not see it yet, but leaders start to see actual results when they focus on belonging. Are you ready to understand what's holding your team back? Watch this reel to learn how to take the next step toward improving your team's culture and performance. #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #DEIB #GenZ #TeamSuccess

Is your team stuck, or are they thriving? In this week’s episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane 🦘 Groeneveld sits down with Sonya Sepahban, CEO of OurOffice and former NASA engineer, to explore how curiosity, data, and structure can transform teams. Here are three things you’ll learn: ➡️ Curiosity drives deeper understanding: Sonya explains how embracing curiosity leads to richer experiences and growth. ➡️ Data fuels real DEIB change: Learn why using data is crucial for identifying and solving gaps in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. ➡️ Structure ensures sustainability: Discover how progress in DEIB only lasts when supported by proper organizational scaffolding and infrastructure. 🎧 Ready to remove obstacles and unlock your team’s potential? Listen now to hear how Sonya has helped organizations do just that! #Teamwork #Leadership #DEIB #FutureOfWork #Podcast

In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, our The Future of Teamwork podcast host, Dane 🦘 Groeneveld, sits down with Carl J. Cox to discuss the importance of getting uncomfortable. They explore how comfort can be the enemy of growth and why stepping into discomfort is essential for development. They discuss how discomfort, rather than being something to avoid, can actually become a driving force for progress—and even something to enjoy! Listen in to learn how discomfort can unlock your next level of success. #FutureofTeamwork #Teamwork #Growth #Leader #Leadership

Is it the office design that boosts team energy, or is it something deeper? Phil Kirschner suggests it might be more about leadership presence than the aesthetics of the space. Leaders who show up—both literally and figuratively—and actively engage with employees truly shape the dynamic and foster engagement. It’s not just being there. It’s being present in ways that inspire and connect, whether it’s leading a discussion or mentoring the newest team members. What do you think drives employee engagement in your workplace? #EmployeeEngagement #Leadership #Teamwork