This podcast is for you if you’re a business owner, business leader, entrepreneur or executive who knows they want to make a real impact in the world and knows they can’t do it alone. Your host is Julia Felton, a leadership and team engagement specialist provides unique insights into how to harness the energy of your people to create massive business momentum through unlocking the super-power of teamwork. Some of the questions we grapple with are: - You know you need a team to help you but h ...
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The 5 Distinctions of a Team: Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All
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30:21In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Felton explores the concept that not all teams are the same by delving into the key factors that drive team effectiveness. Drawing insights from the book 'Teams That Work: The Seven Drivers of Team Effectiveness,' Julia examines five important areas: reliance, membership stability, task …
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In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Felton delves into the intricacies of building effective teams by debunking five prevalent myths about teamwork. Drawing from personal experiences, industry studies, and insights from the book 'Teams That Work: The Seven Drivers of Team Effectiveness', Julia addresses misconceptions such…
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Harnessing Nature's Blueprint for Dynamic Leadership
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23:22n this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Felton explores how nature can teach us about leadership and organisational development. Drawing inspiration from Dr. Kathy Allen's book 'Leading From the Roots,' Julia discusses viewing organisations as living systems, embracing dynamic energy, and fostering a mindset of co-creation and …
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Leadership Is Dead. Long Live Reinvention
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25:13In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, the host discusses the critical importance of reinvention in business leadership to stay competitive in the rapidly changing 21st-century landscape. Key points include the obsolescence of traditional business models, the rise of AI, and the necessity for continuous change. The episode explores how …
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Models for Effective Communication and Engagement
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43:03In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, hosted by Julia Felton, guest Simon Bowen, creator of the Genius Model and founder of The Models Method, discusses the profound impact of models on teamwork and communication. He explores how visual and structural models clarify complex ideas, enhance believability, and facilitate deeper understand…
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Transforming Teamwork: The TOADD Approach To Productivity
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24:32In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, Julia Felton discusses how business leaders can overcome productivity challenges by adopting the TOADD Model: Train, Outsource, Automate, Delegate, and Discipline. Julia highlights the importance of codifying strategies into models to make complex information more digestible and actionable. She also shares per…
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Navigating Organisational Tension: Stability Versus Agility
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26:32In this week's edition of 'Impactful Teamwork,' host Julia Felton delves into the pivotal findings from the 2025 Deloitte Human Capital Survey. The episode examines how organisations can navigate the tension between the need for stability and the demand for agility in a world of constant change. Julia discusses the alarming statistics that reveal a…
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In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Felton delves into the concept of 'Teamship,' a transformative approach that shifts focus from individual leadership to collective team responsibility. Julia discusses the limitations of traditional top-down leadership in today's dynamic business environment and advocates for Teamship as…
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Consistency Creates High-Performing Teams Over Time
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27:50In this special birthday edition of Impactful Teamwork, the host reflects on the podcast's one-year journey, emphasizing the importance of consistency and celebration in building high-performance teams. They highlight how regular, predictable actions foster trust, psychological safety, and engagement among team members. The host also discusses the …
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Why Connection is the Cornerstone of Impactful Teamwork
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24:54In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton delves into the crucial topic of connection, emphasising its heightened importance in the age of AI. Julia draws insights from various experiences, including workshops and her book 'Unbridled Success,' to explore how authentic human connections can enhance leadership, teamwork, and communicat…
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Impact Your Leadership Through Intentional Legacy
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21:05n this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton explores the deeply personal topic of the law of legacy, inspired by the recent passing of her horse, Coach Toby. Felton highlights the importance of intentional legacy planning for leaders and discusses how Toby exemplified impactful leadership. She shares insights and personal anecdotes to r…
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Building High-Performance Teams with David Cox
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38:13In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, host Julia Felton chats with David Cox, a media operations and team leadership expert with over 15 years of experience. They discuss the critical role of teamwork in business success and how David transformed a chaotic team at ViaPlay into a high-performing unit. Key topics include the importance o…
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48 - Leading Through Change: Embracing BANI Framework
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26:17In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton introduces the BANI framework, a concept that redefines our current world beyond the VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) model. Coined by futurist Jamais Cascio, BANI stands for brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible. Julia explains how BANI reflects today's chaotic and …
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Zombie Leadership: The Hidden Threat to Your Business Success
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23:53In this week's edition of Impactful Teamwork, the Julia Felton delves into the concept of 'zombie leadership'—an insidious form of leadership that persists despite being outdated and ineffective. Julia introduces the term and explores its impact on teams and organisations, highlighting eight axioms of zombie leadership that contribute to stagnant, …
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Using The GC Index To Create High-Performance Teams
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36:02The episode delves into the multifaceted applications of the GC Index, a tool used to measure and map individuals' energy for impact in various roles. The discussion spans its use among diverse clients from small consultancies to large corporations. It emphasises how recognising different proclivities—Game Changer, Strategist, Implementer, Polisher…
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Resilience: The Key to Success in Business and Leadership
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21:47In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton shares insights from her recent encounter with boxing legend Frank Bruno. Drawing from Bruno's resilience, discipline, and mental toughness, Julia highlights three key lessons applicable to business leadership: the importance of resilience in overcoming setbacks, the value of discipline and h…
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The Secrets to Creating and Sustaining High-Performance Teams
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27:15In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Feltner discusses the critical elements needed to build high-performing teams: trust, energy, and curiosity. Julia shares research findings and real-life examples, including lessons from nature and horse herds, to illustrate how these elements work synergistically to create unstoppable t…
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Creating Trust in the Workplace: Insights and Actionable Steps
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28:15In this episode of the 'Impactful Teamwork' podcast, host Julia Felton delves into the vital role of trust in team dynamics, sharing a personal story about rescuing and building trust with two horses, Bracken and Thistle. Julia explains how lessons learned from her equine experiences can be translated into business strategies using the ABCD model o…
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The Resilience Factor: Thriving Through Challenges
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34:43n this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton is joined by resilience coach Russell Harvey. Russell shares his definition of resilience as 'springing forward with learning,' differentiating it from the traditional idea of 'bouncing back.' They discuss the importance of pausing, re-energizing, and reflecting to build resilience, introducin…
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The Future of Business: Embracing Transformation in 2025
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21:18In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, hosted by Julia Felton, we explore five significant disruptive shifts shaping the corporate world in 2025. From the end of traditional corporate advantages to the rise of swarming leadership and continuous reinvention, Julia delves into how these changes demand adaptability, agility, and innovative strategic p…
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Navigating Leadership in 2025: Embracing Five Paradigm Shifts
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18:42In this New Year's episode of Impactful Teamwork, we usher in 2025 by discussing key leadership transformations necessary for thriving in today's turbulent environment. Reflecting on McKinsey & Company's latest research, the episode emphasises the need for new leadership skills focused on impact, collaboration, and authenticity. We discuss five cri…
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Harnessing Energy and Embracing Reinvention for 2025
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18:53In this New Year's Eve episode of Impactful Teamwork, reflections on 2024 and goal-setting for 2025 are discussed. The host shares insights from a Vision Quest with Stephanie Trager about the importance of aligning energy with goals. Anecdotes about a 2020 workshop with horses illustrate how alignment impacts goal achievement. The episode also expl…
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The Power of Appreciation: Boosting Engagement and Productivity
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16:39In this heartfelt episode, Julia expresses deep gratitude for the listeners of the IMPACTFUL Teamwork podcast over the past year. She highlights the importance of showing appreciation both in personal and professional contexts. Through touching anecdotes, including stories about individuals like Colin and Amber who have significantly contributed to…
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Reflecting for Success: Embracing Nature’s Cycles in Business
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22:49In this episode of IMPACTFULTeamwork, host Julia Felton emphasiSes the critical role of reflection in both personal and professional development. Drawing parallels with nature's cycles, Julia explains how businesses can benefit from periods of rest, reflection, and regeneration. She also introduces the 'start, stop, continue' exercise to help leade…
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Middle Managers: The Unsung Heros of Organisational Success
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24:32In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, Julia Felton discusses the critical role middle managers play in fostering talent and shaping organisational culture. Highlighting their often overlooked yet essential contributions, she delves into the pressures they face from both senior leadership and team members, emphasising the need for better support an…
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Harnessing the Power of DiSC Profiling for Team Empowerment
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25:41In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton explores how to empower team members using the DiSC profiling system. She introduces the four DiSC profiles — Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness — and discusses how to identify and address the unique needs of each type to foster empowerment, collaboration, and productivit…
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In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton tackles common myths about teamwork and reveals crucial insights for enhancing team performance. She highlights the importance of a balanced mix of individual and collective skills, referring to scientific research and examples such as the U.S. Olympic relay team. Julia explains McKinsey's id…
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The Power of Engaged Workplaces: Insights from Andy Pitt
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33:37In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton welcomes Andy Pitt, Managing Director of Service Service Recruitment. Andy shares his journey from an initial reluctance to join the recruitment industry to eventually buying the company he loved. The discussion moves through the significance of gut instinct in decision-making and empowering …
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Redefining Leadership: Embracing Nature-Inspired Approaches
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33:02In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton explores the concept of natural leadership, contrasting it with conventional leadership models. She argues that traditional leadership, characterised by hierarchical and profit-driven approaches, is no longer suitable for today's fast-paced, interconnected business environment. Instead, she a…
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From Trust to Results: The Five Behaviours Of A Cohesive Team
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32:44In this episode of 'Impactful Teamwork,' host Julia Felton discusses 'The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive Team' based on Patrick Lencioni's book, 'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.' Julia explains the importance of trust, conflict, commitment, accountability, and results in building effective teams. She shares insights on how these behaviors can creat…
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Activating Flow To Boost Team Performance
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27:39In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, dive into the transformative world of flow states and their critical role in enhancing team performance and innovation. The host shares insights from training with the Flow Research Collective, highlighting the neuroscience behind high performance and the benefits of achieving flow, both individually and colle…
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Human Performance: Unlocking the True Value of Your Teams
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37:16In this episode of the 'IMPACTFULTeamwork' podcast, host Julia Felton explores the transition from traditional productivity metrics to innovative human performance metrics. Drawing from the Deloitte Human Capital Survey and a Hitachi case study, the discussion highlights the importance of measuring worker happiness and its correlation with profitab…
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Transforming Team Dynamics Through Courageous Conversations
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30:17In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton delves into the essential practice of having 'courageous conversations' in the workplace. She explains how directly addressing issues can prevent underlying turmoil and significantly improve team communication, productivity, and morale. Citing studies from McKinsey, CPP Inc., and Accenture, J…
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Harnessing Trust To Elevate Team Performance
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22:24In this episode of IMPACTFUL Teamwork, host Julia Felton explores the crucial yet often overlooked role of trust in the workplace. Highlighting insights from Patrick Lencioni and her own experiences, Julia discusses how trust impacts team performance and organisational integrity. She emphaises that trust is essential for efficiency, productivity, a…
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Elevate, Empower, Energise: The Three Pillars of Transformation
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21:59In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, host Julia Felton discusses the importance of teamwork as a competitive advantage and explores strategies to develop high-performing teams. Inspired by a McKinsey & Company research article, Julia delves into the 'three E’s'—Elevate, Empower, and Energize—as crucial steps for effective organisation…
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Agile Leadership: Navigating Change and Embracing Innovation
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29:48In this episode of 'Impactful Teamwork,' host Julia Felton explores the concept of agile leadership, inspired by her recent webinar. Julia delves into the critical attributes of agile leaders, such as adaptability, empowerment, and collaboration, providing real-world examples from companies like Spotify, Google, and Pixar. She also draws fascinatin…
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From Competition to Collaboration: Unlocking Team Potential
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18:50In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, host Julia Felton, founder of Business Horsepower, discusses the transformative power of collaboration over competition in business. Julia dives into why collaboration is crucial for fostering innovation, engagement, and resilience within teams, highlighting research findings and real-world example…
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Why Team Investment Is Essential For Business Success
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28:36In this episode of 'Impactful Teamwork,' host Julia Felton explores the significance of investing in your team to harness the true potential of teamwork. Julia highlights that teamwork is often an unrecognised and untapped superpower in business, advocating for a strategic and committed approach to team development. She discusses the importance of …
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TLC: The Secret Sauce For High Performing Teams
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26:03In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, host Julia Felt discusses the undeniable importance of teamwork as a competitive advantage in business. Drawing from recent experiences, Julia explores the concept of TLC—Trust, Connection, and Leadership—to illustrate how slowing down can lead to stronger team cohesion and higher productivity. She…
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Harnessing the Power of Catalysts in Teams
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26:04In this edition of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, host Julia Felton delves into the concept of catalysts within teams, inspired by John Maxwell's 'law of the catalyst.' Julia discusses the importance of catalysts—team members who make things happen—by sharing examples and outlining nine key attributes such as intuition, passion, talent, creativity…
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Uncovering The Influence of Rotten Apples on Team Dynamics
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22:42In this week's edition of Impactful Teamwork, Julia Felton, founder of Business HorsePower, shares insights on how attitude shapes the performance and success of teams. Julia recounts her inspiring visit to Eat Sleep Ride, a community interest group in Scotland, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive attitude within a team. Drawing…
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7 Teamwork Lessons from the Paris Olympic Games
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33:07In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton explores the invaluable lessons from the Paris Olympic Games and applies them to business. Key takeaways include the importance of preparation, collaboration, embracing innovation, resilience, fostering diversity, prioritising mental health, and thinking long-term. Julia provides concrete exa…
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In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, host Julia Felton delves into the importance of teamwork as a competitive advantage and explores strategies to effectively manage remote and hybrid teams. Drawing from recent Gallup research involving 2,877 U.S. workers, the episode highlights four key tactics for boosting hybrid team productivity:…
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Impactful Teamwork: Lessons From Farnborough Airshow
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25:20In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton reflects on her experiences from a transformative corporate event at Farnborough Airshow. Julia shares seven key lessons on building and managing high-performance teams, drawing from her role in facilitating a seamless, collaborative experience in a high-pressure environment. Key strategies d…
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In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, the host delves into the benefits and strategies of effective teamwork, drawing lessons from nature's efficient creatures such as bees and ants. The discussion touches on the structured roles within beehives and ant colonies, emphasizing the importance of clear role definitions and communication in…
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The Power of Full Engagement: Harnessing the Power of Energy Management
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31:53In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, host and leadership specialist Julia Felton explores the crucial role of energy management in achieving high performance. Julia highlights the shift from traditional time management to energy management, detailing how physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual energy contribute to effective teamwor…
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Energy Management: Put Your Oxygen Mask on First
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25:28In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, host Julia Felton explores the crucial concept of energy management for leaders and its impact on team productivity and workplace well-being. From the backdrop of her vacation in Greece, Julia delves into Peter Drucker's insights on self-care for leaders and explains the importance of managing one'…
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In this episode of 'Impactful Teamwork,' host Julia Felton discusses the profound impact leaders can have on their teams and the broader organization through their 'impact ripple.' Using the analogy of a stone causing ripples in water, Julia explains how self-awareness and understanding of one's influence can lead to either positive or negative out…
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The Importance of Purpose and Values in Business
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17:45In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felt explores the critical role of values in business through a personal story from her time at Arthur Anderson. Despite the firm's strong values established by its founder, a shift in focus and misalignment between divisions eventually led to its downfall. The episode emphasizes the significance of…
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The Power of Purpose To Drive Team Alignment
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25:34In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton explores the significance of purpose within organisations. Felton, a leadership development and team engagement specialist, emphasises the importance of a clearly articulated purpose to unify team efforts and avoid silo mentality. She references insights from her book, 'Unbridled Business,' a…
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