Optimize Your Team

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Optimize Your Team is a podcast that digs into team dynamics and leadership tools for an organization of any size. Listen to our host, Rohan Paul, as he discusses with a weekly guest what makes a great team and how his guest's personal experience shapes their unique leadership styles.

25/07/2025

Building Trust Between Portfolio Companies and Their PE Operating Team.

In this episode, host Rohan Paul sits down with Nicolina Marzicola, CPO at Nielsen, and Ketty Russeva, Talent Development at Elliott Investment, for a candid conversation on the vital role of trust and authentic communication between private equity operating teams and their portfolio company leaders. Together, they explore how strong, transparent relationships drive performance and alignment, especially in high-stakes environments.

36 min
20/06/2025

Beyond the Battlefield: Jeff Schloesser's Lessons on Decision-Making and Team Optimization ◦

In this latest episode of the "Optimize Your Team" podcast, Host Rohan Paul interviews Jeff Schloesser, a retired Major General and current Executive Vice President at BellFlight, focusing on his leadership philosophy and experiences. Schloesser emphasizes the importance of being both driven and calm in high-pressure, chaotic environments, drawing lessons from his military career and corporate roles. He discusses the critical need for leaders to understand the core problem, delegate effectively, and foster communication, cooperation, and collaboration within organizations to break down silos. The discussion also touches upon prioritization, critical thinking, and the value of listening and seeking diverse opinions before making decisions.

35 min
20/05/2025

Collaboration, Transparency, Humility: Scott Rauer on Key Traits for Influential Leadership

In this episode, host Rohan Paul interviews Scott Rauer, President of Akima's Facilities Solutions Group and a 22-year Army veteran. They discuss how Scott's leadership style evolved from leading military units to leading a large, globally dispersed corporate team. Scott describes his leadership style as collaborative, a facilitator with a low "freakout factor". He notes the transition back to civilian life wasn't natural, requiring intentional communication and trusting remote managers. Scott highlights key hiring traits: intelligence, transparency, and humility, advising veterans to humble themselves when transitioning. Scott sees himself as a "soldier for life," applying his unique skill set to benefit the company's shareholders.

34 min
21/04/2025

Understanding the Neuroscience Behind Trust with Dr. Paul Zak

How can leaders build unshakeable trust within their teams? What does it truly mean to thrive at work and in life? Join host Rohan Paul as he speaks with Dr. Paul Zak, a leading neuroscience researcher, professor, and author, about the crucial role of trust in organizations and his groundbreaking research on high-value moments. Discover practical insights on fostering psychological safety, the power of in-person connections, and how to cultivate an environment where employees can truly flourish. Plus, learn about Dr. Zakl's free 6S app, designed to help you build emotional resilience. Don't miss this insightful conversation packed with actionable takeaways for better leadership and a more fulfilling life!

35 min
24/03/2025

Rod Smith -'The Joining of The Separated"

Ready to build strong teams for a complex world? In this month’s “Optimize Your Team” episode, host Rohan Paul speaks with Rod Smith, Air Force Academy leadership instructor, AK Rice Institute, and Adaptive Leadership Network board member. Join Rohan’s insightful conversation with Rod as they dive into foundational leadership concepts. You might be surprised where the conversation goes - exploring themes like creating protective spaces for teams, the importance of values, and even the role of love as 'the joining of the separated' in leadership... Get ready for a thought-provoking discussion that goes beyond the surface of traditional leadership advice. Discover practical takeaways you can apply today to navigate the increasing complexity of our world... Key Takeaways: Starting with the end in mind and focusing on the impactCreating a values-based space for team engagementUnderstanding and addressing separations within teams and between individualsDiscovering the unexpected power of hope, trust, integrity, and forgiveness in building stronger teams

45 min
26/02/2025

From WNBA Captain to Leadership Coach: Lessons in Building High-Performing Teams with Shalee Lehning

In this month’s episode of the "Optimize Your Team" podcast, host Rohan Paul speaks with Teamalytics colleague Shalee Lehning. Shalee draws on her experiences as an elite college and professional athlete, including as a WNBA player and team captain, an NCAA Division I women's basketball coach, and a collegiate athletic academic advisor. The podcast provides insight into how lessons from high-stakes sports can be applied to the business world to create high-performing teams. Shalee shares practical advice for leaders, including the importance of clear roles, open communication, and the need to prioritize people while still achieving business objectives. She also highlights the importance of building strong relationships and the ability to adapt to changing team dynamics.

31 min
21/01/2025

How You Spend Your Day is How You Spend Your Life!

On this episode of the Optimize Your Team podcast, host Rohan Paul sits down with five-time #1 bestselling author and global keynote speaker Erik Qualman to discuss his latest book, The Focus Project: “How to Focus in an Unfocused World.” Erik, a professor of digital leadership at Northwestern University, draws from his extensive research to provide practical insights and actionable strategies for leaders to combat distractions, prioritize effectively, and achieve peak performance in today's hyper-connected world. Tune in as Erik shares his expert advice on fostering a culture of focus within teams and organizations, enabling everyone to accomplish more of the big things and less of the busy work.

40 min
15/11/2024

Chris Maheu - Behavior is a Language

My guest today has spent over a decade as a coach and advisor to CEOs and C-level management teams after retiring as the president of a company in the environmental industry. I'm so excited to have my dear friend and colleague Chris Maheu on the show today. We talk about his own evolution as a leader and what he's learned on that journey. And we focus on a couple of the key themes that have resonated with his clients recently, building and accelerating trust, and how senior leaders need to shift their focus as they progress in their careers. I learned every time I'm with Chris, I'm so excited to have him here today. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

34 min

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Optimize Your Team is a podcast that digs into team dynamics and leadership tools for an organization of any size. Listen to our host, Rohan Paul, as he discusses with a weekly guest what makes a great team and how his guest's personal experience shapes their unique leadership styles.

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Teamalytics
Années d’activité

2021 - 2025
Épisodes

33
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