The Team Check-in

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Looking for employee engagement ideas? Performance management tips? Discussions on human resources management that can get surprisingly deep? You've come to the right place! Welcome, to The Team Check-in, hosted by Emre Ok. The Team Check-in is a performance management podcast powered by Teamflect, the best performance management solution for Microsoft Teams. To learn more about Teamflect, make sure you visit https://teamflect.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. How to Lead Anyone, Anywhere: Intercultural Leadership Lessons feat. Dr. Joerg Storm

    31 MAR

    How to Lead Anyone, Anywhere: Intercultural Leadership Lessons feat. Dr. Joerg Storm

    In this episode of the Team Check-In, Emre sits down with Dr. Joerg Storm, a leader who spent 12 years managing large-scale IT operations across Japan and China, holds a PhD in intercultural project management, and now lectures on intercultural communication at a university in Frankfurt. Joerg takes us inside what it really means to lead teams across cultural boundaries. From navigating the implicit communication styles of East Asia to managing complex stakeholder environments where German precision meets Japanese consensus and American directness. If you lead diverse teams, manage cross-border projects, or simply want to become a more globally aware leader, this one is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  2. OKRs 101 with Hannes Albrecht: Everything You Need to Know Before Our Live Webinar

    13 FEB

    OKRs 101 with Hannes Albrecht: Everything You Need to Know Before Our Live Webinar

    Hannes Albrecht from How-to-OKR joins The Team Check-In to break down everything you need to know about OKRs. With 12 years of experience helping companies implement OKRs, Hannes shares what OKRs actually are (and what they're not), why they shouldn't be used for individual performance measurement, what causes OKR implementations to fail, and a nightmare story of a well-known brand that over-engineered its OKRs to the breaking point. Stay tuned for details on our upcoming webinar with Hannes on how to implement OKRs like an expert. How to Implement OKRs Webinar Registration Say "Hi" to Hannes Learn More About Teamflect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  3. The Neuroscience of Dance and Leadership feat. Carol Fraser

    23/12/2025

    The Neuroscience of Dance and Leadership feat. Carol Fraser

    What can swing dancing teach us about leadership? More than you'd think. In this episode, Carol Fraser, an HR veteran with 30+ years of experience and 28 years of teaching swing dance, reveals the surprising parallels between the dance floor and the boardroom. Carol breaks down how partner dancing builds trust faster than any corporate team-building exercise, why leaders need to understand "leading vs. bulldozing," and what neuroscience research tells us about movement and brain health.  Say "Hi" to Carol Learn more about Teamflect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  4. Why Your Employees Can’t Remember Your Company Values and How to Fix It feat. Ann Melinger

    28/11/2025

    Why Your Employees Can’t Remember Your Company Values and How to Fix It feat. Ann Melinger

    Most organizations have company values — yet very few use them. They sit on a website, printed on a wall, or buried in an onboarding deck… but they rarely guide decisions, shape culture, or influence performance. In this episode of The Team Check-In, Emre sits down with Ann Melinger, Founder & CEO of Bink, who brings 25+ years of expertise in employee communications, culture transformation, and values-driven leadership. Together, they unpack: Why company values become “wallpaper” in most organizationsThe biggest misconceptions leaders have about defining valuesHow to translate a value into clear, observable behaviorsWhat values look like in action — especially under pressureHow to integrate values into hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, competencies, and recognitionWhat to do if you realize your values are outdated, ignored, or misalignedHow fast-growing companies can prevent cultural driftA simple storytelling exercise that helps leaders identify their real valuesWhen (and how often) to refresh your values as your business evolvesAnn breaks it all down with clarity, practicality, and zero jargon — offering a framework that any HR or People leader can start using immediately. If you're realizing your company values aren’t doing the job they should, this episode is your starting point. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  5. Why We Freeze at Work: Fear, Shame, and other Hidden Blockers feat. Mindy Honcoop

    21/11/2025

    Why We Freeze at Work: Fear, Shame, and other Hidden Blockers feat. Mindy Honcoop

    In this deeply human episode of The Team Check-In, Emre sits down with veteran Chief People Officer and founder of Agile in HR, Mindy Honcoop, for a candid conversation about the emotions we rarely acknowledge in the workplace: fear, shame, and the hidden stories we bring with us into our jobs. Mindy opens up about how fear shapes behavior, why shame disconnects us from ourselves and others, and how these forces quietly sabotage performance, collaboration, and confidence. She shares real examples from her career, breaks down the difference between scarcity and abundance cultures, and introduces practical tools like the Fear Audit to help leaders uncover unspoken blockers before they derail projects or people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  6. The Untold HR Lessons from Tesla’s Fastest Growth Phase feat. Felicia Heward

    23/10/2025

    The Untold HR Lessons from Tesla’s Fastest Growth Phase feat. Felicia Heward

    In this episode of The Team Check-In, Emre sits down with Felicia Heward — a seasoned HR leader who’s worked with industry giants like GE Aerospace and Tesla before launching her own fractional HR practice. Felicia shares her remarkable journey from managing labor relations in male-dominated industries to supporting growing startups that need structure and culture. She discusses what “employee relations” really means, how to handle workplace conflict constructively, and the story of Charles — the 80-year-old employee who became a symbol of loyalty and leadership. Felicia also offers an insider look into Tesla’s rapid growth, explaining how HR played a pivotal role in scaling under charismatic leadership and fast-paced innovation. Whether you’re an HR professional, a startup founder, or simply fascinated by workplace dynamics, this episode is filled with wisdom, humor, and heart. Say "Hi!" to Felicia Learn more about Teamflect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  7. Why HR Can’t Be an Afterthought in Startups feat. Natalie Ledbetter

    22/09/2025

    Why HR Can’t Be an Afterthought in Startups feat. Natalie Ledbetter

    In the third installment of our HR Expert Series, we sit down with Natalie Ledbetter, fractional Chief People Officer, startup advisor, and consultant, to explore the role of HR in early-stage companies. Natalie shares why bringing HR in too late can create “people debt,” how hiring strategically early on can change the trajectory of a Series A or B startup, and why DEI is far more than a compliance exercise but actually a core business strategy. Along the way, she offers a candid perspective on why most people don’t scale with companies, how to celebrate exits when they happen, and the patterns that distinguish early-stage builders from late-stage operators. Learn more about Teamflect Say "Hi!" to Natalie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  8. Building Training Programs that Actually Work feat. Ina Atanassova

    27/08/2025

    Building Training Programs that Actually Work feat. Ina Atanassova

    In the second installment of our HR Expert Series, we sit down with Ina Atanassova, Senior Talent Development Manager at MaltegoTechnologies, to talk about navigating uncertainty and making training programs truly impactful. Most strikingly, she reveals how she re-engineered Maltego's training strategy: shifting from “everyone gets a budget” to a goal-driven approach that aligns individual development with company objectives. Along the way, Ina candidly discusses the messy realities of training from trial-and-error vendor selection to the impossibility of making everyone happy and leaves us with a powerful reminder: The real measure of success is whether learning translates into growth for both people and the organization. Learn more about Teamflect Say "Hi!" to Ina Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
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Looking for employee engagement ideas? Performance management tips? Discussions on human resources management that can get surprisingly deep? You've come to the right place! Welcome, to The Team Check-in, hosted by Emre Ok. The Team Check-in is a performance management podcast powered by Teamflect, the best performance management solution for Microsoft Teams. To learn more about Teamflect, make sure you visit https://teamflect.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Teamflect
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Teamflect
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