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How to Build Trust & Nurture Distributed Teams

On the Team Anywhere podcast, Wild Coffee Marketing co-founder, Amy Anderson, shares her strategies for fostering engagement in a distributed team. Emphasizing a human-centric approach, Anderson underlines the importance of trust, relationships, collaboration, and accountability. She also highlights the role of rituals, frequent feedback, and understanding team members’ personal well-being. Lastly, she stresses the need for a positive culture and strong employer branding in today’s competitive job market.

Building Engagement through Authentic Dialogue with Employees

In this episode, Ollie Lingwood-Craddock, CEO of Rungway, provides an insightful interview about the importance of effective communication and authentic dialogue in organizations. He highlights how Rungway’s employee listening platform helps leaders connect with their workforce and understand what is happening within their organization. He also emphasizes the need for leaders to step outside their normal networks and actively seek feedback from the wider workforce.

Episode #159- Overcoming Loneliness & Building Connections in Today’s Workplace

In this episode of Team Anywhere, Mitch Simon welcomes guest Matt Abrahams, a renowned strategic communication expert and host of the podcast “Think Fast, Talk Smart.” Matt discusses his journey into the world of communication, from a 14-year-old boy facing a public speaking mishap to becoming a lecturer at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. They dive into the importance of managing anxiety in communication and how great communicators focus on serving their audience. Matt’s upcoming book, “Think Faster, Talk Smarter,” offers practical tips and stories to enhance communication skills. Tune in to learn how to become a more effective and human-centric leader in any communication setting.

Episode #158 – Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Be Better Communicators

In this episode of Team Anywhere, Mitch Simon welcomes guest Matt Abrahams, a renowned strategic communication expert and host of the podcast “Think Fast, Talk Smart.” Matt discusses his journey into the world of communication, from a 14-year-old boy facing a public speaking mishap to becoming a lecturer at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. They dive into the importance of managing anxiety in communication and how great communicators focus on serving their audience. Matt’s upcoming book, “Think Faster, Talk Smarter,” offers practical tips and stories to enhance communication skills. Tune in to learn how to become a more effective and human-centric leader in any communication setting.

Episode #157 – The Power of Vulnerability: Building Trust and Creating Authentic Connections

In this episode of Team Anywhere, host Mitch Simon explores the concept of human-centric leadership with guest Jacob Morgan. They dive into the importance of vulnerability in leadership, discussing how being genuine and authentic can build stronger connections and trust within a team. Jacob shares insights from his research and interviews with CEOs, highlighting the shift towards embracing vulnerability in the modern workplace. From climbing the vulnerability mountain to intentional sharing and building relationships, Jacob and Mitch provide practical strategies for leaders to cultivate human-centered leadership and create a more supportive and inclusive work environment.

Episode #156 – The Omni-working Revolution: Hybrid Strategies to Thrive in the Modern Workplace

In this episode of Team Anywhere with Gwen Stirling Wilkie, we delve into the importance of human-centric leadership in hybrid work environments. She discusses the need for setting boundaries and flexibility within senior teams, sharing examples of how organizations have reimagined their workspaces and strategies. The guests explore the concept of “omni-working,” emphasizing the importance of creating inclusive and thriving work environments. She also discusses the paradigm shift in leadership, highlighting the growing need for co-creation and active leadership as we Team Anywhere.