168 episodes

Team Anywhere’s mission is to uncover Leaders on the Front Lines that are building teams and cultures where the majority of the workers are dispersed throughout the city, state, country, or world. We explore how these remote leaders foster engagement through trust, authenticity, and a sense of community. Ultimately, we are uncovering the new skills and practices that leaders must take on to connect, inspire, and transform their teams to compete in the new dispersed global economy.
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Team Anywhere Leadership Podcast Mitch Simon & Ginny Bianco-Mathis

    • Business
    • 4.8 • 13 Ratings

Team Anywhere’s mission is to uncover Leaders on the Front Lines that are building teams and cultures where the majority of the workers are dispersed throughout the city, state, country, or world. We explore how these remote leaders foster engagement through trust, authenticity, and a sense of community. Ultimately, we are uncovering the new skills and practices that leaders must take on to connect, inspire, and transform their teams to compete in the new dispersed global economy.
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    #168 - The Essentials of Trust in High-Performing Teams: A Practical Guide

    #168 - The Essentials of Trust in High-Performing Teams: A Practical Guide

    In this episode of Team Anywhere, host Mitch Simon interviews Greg Spira, a business advisor with Oliver White, about building trust in high-performing teams. Greg shares insights from his book, "Trust the Plan, Demand Management for Business Leaders," emphasizing the importance of trust, reliability, and predictability in team dynamics. He discusses the impact of legacy perspectives on leadership and the need for leaders to prioritize building trust in the workplace. Greg offers practical tools and examples to help leaders foster trust in virtual and hybrid work environments and highlights the essential connection between vulnerability and trust in effective human-centric leadership.
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    • 29 min
    #167 - The Competitive Edge of Shorter Work Weeks

    #167 - The Competitive Edge of Shorter Work Weeks

    In this episode of Team Anywhere, host Mitch Simon chats with Jake Kurtz, CEO of Brick Media, about his revolutionary implementation of a 4-day workweek. Focused on human-centric leadership, Kurtz shares insights on how prioritizing employee well-being led to remarkable business growth and a happier, more committed team. This episode delves into how Brick Media's approach challenges the conventional 5-day workweek, fosters work-life balance, and positions the company as an attractive employer while maintaining client satisfaction.
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    • 47 min
    #166 - How to Build Happy & Productive Remote Teams

    #166 - How to Build Happy & Productive Remote Teams

    In this episode of Team Anywhere, Mitch Simon converses with Melissa Romo, seasoned business leader and author, delving into the essential qualities of human-centric leadership for remote teams. Melissa shares insights from her book "Your Resource is Human," advocating for empathy, joy, and connection—vital elements that foster innovation and productivity remotely.
    She underscores the role of emotions in leadership, emphasizing emotional contagion and the value of companionate love that boosts team performance. Throughout the episode, Melissa and Mitch explore strategies for overcoming remote work challenges, showcasing the transformative power of empathetic leadership in a distributed workforce.
    Chapters:
    0:00 - Preview0:40 - Introduction2:31 - Learnings from Working Remotely4:55 - What Made Melissa Write Her book?8:14 - Emotions in a Remote Setting13:27 - How can Companionate Love Impact You Virtually?19:12 - Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast!19:31 - Belonging: How to Create It & the Dark Side of It22:42 - The Dark Side of Joy27:45 - It’s Actually Distributed Work29:18 - The Brainstorming Myth31:51 - Where to Find Melissa Romo & Her Book?33:36 - Thanks for Watching/Listening!
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    • 34 min
    #165 - Fueling Success: How Happiness Impacts Your Workday

    #165 - Fueling Success: How Happiness Impacts Your Workday

    In this episode of Team Anywhere, I interviewed Jessica Weiss, a TEDx speaker and happiness expert. Jessica emphasizes the importance of human-centric leadership within organizations, particularly in the context of hybrid and virtual team management. She highlights the essential role of fostering friendships at work, aligning individual strengths with meaningful work, and recognizing the importance of making progress for generating happiness and productivity. Jessica also candidly shares her own happiness journey, including her insights on delivering a TEDx talk.
    Chapters:
    0:00 - Preview1:10 - Introduction1:54 - Jessica's Story of Happiness5:14 - Is Jessica Happy?5:47 - How to Build Happiness8:27 - Be Happy, Be Productive!13:49 - Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast!14:10 - Building Connections is Work!21:57 - How are Companies Measuring Happiness23:18 - Jessica's TEDx Experience26:03 - Where to Find Jessica Weiss27:17 - Thank you for Listening/Watching!
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    • 27 min
    #164 - How to Lead with Humanity and Create Workplace Harmony

    #164 - How to Lead with Humanity and Create Workplace Harmony

    In this episode of Team Anywhere, guest Steven Howard, author of "Humony Leadership," shares insights on the importance of human-centric leadership. Steven emphasizes the need to unlearn traditional management approaches and relearn to lead with a focus on people. He discusses the impact of the pandemic on leadership, highlighting the need for leaders to prioritize their team's well-being and individual responsibilities. Steven also explores the components of human-centered leadership, including humanity, harmony, and the measurement of workplace harmony. Listeners gain valuable insights into fostering a harmonious and people-centered work environment in an increasingly remote and hybrid work landscape.
    Chapters:
    0:00 - Preview0:42 - Introduction2:16 - Who is Steven Howard?3:05 - Where Leadership is Focused Today4:12 - Anxiety is Affecting Leadership7:59 - Steven's Inspiration for the Book13:17 - 3 Parts to Leadership15:27 - Subscribe & Follow the Podcast!15:44 - Back to Episode18:28 - What is Harmony in the Workplace?21:32 - How to Create More Harmony25:12 - How to Find Steven Howard26:09 - Thanks for Listening/Watching!
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    • 27 min
    #163 - How Inspired Teams Transformed Centura Wealth Advisory’s Company Culture

    #163 - How Inspired Teams Transformed Centura Wealth Advisory’s Company Culture

    In this episode of Team Anywhere, Centura Wealth Advisory joins host Mitch Simon to share their experience with the "Inspired Teams" program and its impact on their company culture. The team at Centura discusses the importance of human-centric leadership, transparency, and open communication in creating a positive work environment.
    They emphasize the value of individual development, authentic conversations, and emotional intelligence in attracting and retaining top talent. The program's focus on empowering employees to take responsibility for team and company success, as well as fostering transparency and broader engagement, has led to better client outcomes and increased interest from potential candidates.
    Chapters:
    0:00 - Preview1:19 - Special Message2:47 - Introduction4:35 - What Makes Centura Wealth Different5:32 - What is the Inspired Teams Program?7:03 - How Inspired Teams Help Hybrid Teams7:57 - Results from the Inspired Team Program11:32 - How New Hires Benefited from the Program16:32 - Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast!16:49 - Retaining and Attracting Top Talent23:03 - How Effective is Inspired Teams?27:10 - Impacts on Centura's Clients28:39 - What Sets Inspired Teams Apart31:41 - Where to Find Centura Wealth32:06 - Thanks for Watching/Listening!
    Learn more inside this week's Team Anywhere episode by clicking on the link below!
    ► https://simonleadershipalliance.com/TA163-centura-wealth
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    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
13 Ratings

13 Ratings

Flyme53 ,

Fabulous

Loves Stephanie Morris innovation, and the whole concept of TEAM ANYWHERE! I look forward to learning more.

LeadershipEnthusiast ,

So many golden nuggets!

First, I have to admit, I am extremely biased in that I help with the creation and promotion of this podcast. However, as a podcast listener, I’ve listened to these episodes and there is so much I can walk away with as a leader. I know we will be continually looking for feedback on how to improve this podcast and I know it’s off to a fabulous start. Leading remote teams is no easy feat, it’s new for many of us, and we all have so much to learn!

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