Best Teambuilding | Creating More Just Podcasts (2025)

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181. When Leaders Can’t Turn Off: Breaking the Cycle of Constant Doing 9:00

2d ago9:00

9:00

Are you a leader who wants to rest—but finds yourself reaching for one more task instead? In this episode, we explore why high-achieving, compassionate leaders struggle to truly unplug, even when they think they’re resting. You’ll learn the neuroscience behind this pattern—and how to shift from constant doing to genuine restoration. Connect on Link…

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180. Leading Through the Tension: Creating High-Performing Diverse Teams with Henrik Bresman 35:02

8d ago35:02

35:02

Building a diverse team doesn't automatically lead to better performance — and without the right environment, it can even create new challenges. In this episode, Teri is joined again by leadership and team performance expert Henrik Bresman to explore why psychological safety is the key to unlocking the true potential of diverse teams. We’ll also di…

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179. The Hidden Anxiety of Managing Up 8:43

15d ago8:43

8:43

Have you ever held back from asking a question or saying "no" because you were afraid it might insinuate that your boss isn’t competent, credible, or caring? That fear—known as insinuation anxiety—can keep even the most skilled leaders from speaking up when it matters most. In this episode, we explore why managing up is emotionally tricky and how t…

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178. Embracing Authority as a Compassionate, Driven Leader? 12:36

22d ago12:36

12:36

If we're not in leadership for the title, how do we effectively face the challenges that come with transitioning into and through different levels of positional authority? In this episode, we talk through the main challenges faced by compassionate, driven leaders in these situations and provide practical ideas for addressing them. Connect on Linked…

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177. Redefining Accountability 12:27

29d ago12:27

12:27

What if holding someone accountable is one of the most caring things you can do as a leader? Listen for practical tips to shift accountability from control to care. Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/ Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongleadersserve.com/coaching Set up an intro call with Teri…

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176. Building Trusting Relationships at Work with Deborah Ancona 43:31

1M ago43:31

43:31

Do you sometimes struggle to build trusting relationships in your workplace, especially with the distance of remote and hybrid work? You're not alone. In this episode, I talked with MIT Professor Deborah Ancona about the essential skills of inquiry, advocacy, and connecting that leaders can use to foster trust inside and outside their organizations…

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175. Leading Remote Teams: Compassion with Results 14:10

1M ago14:10

14:10

Are you finding it tough to lead remote teams with both compassion and efficiency? In this episode of Strong Leaders Serve, Teri Schmidt dives into the challenges leaders face in remote and hybrid environments, discussing the balance between driving results and maintaining empathetic connections. Explore the neuroscience that influences our approac…

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174. Teams in Transition with Henrik Bresman 41:36

2M ago41:36

41:36

Are you ready to discover the secrets behind successful team dynamics in a world where traditional structures are rapidly evolving? In this episode of Strong Leaders Serve, Teri Schmidt talks with INSEAD Professor Henrik Bresman to explore the concept of X Teams and how embracing external engagement is crucial for high-performing teams amidst these…

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173. Balancing Compassion and Results in Leadership 7:48

2M ago7:48

7:48

Do you feel torn between being a compassionate leader and driving business results? You’re not alone. Listen as we unveil the CARE model—a practical guide to leading with both heart and head. Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/ Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongleadersserve.com/coaching Set…

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172. Is Your Brain Blocking your Leadership Growth? with Ursula Pottinga 42:34

3M ago42:34

42:34

Do you feel stuck in your efforts to make positive changes in your leadership? Your brain's drive to save energy may be to blame. Join Teri Schmidt and Ursula Pottinga as they discuss how your brain can get in the way of change and what to do about it. Resources: Ursula's LinkedIn BE Above Leadership Profound Growth (Ursula's website and podcast) C…

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Season Kickoff: Walking the tightrope as a compassionate, driven leader 9:58

3M ago9:58

9:58

Leading in a way that meets the demands for fast results at the same time as you develop those around you is not easy. In this episode, host Teri Schmidt kicks off the new season in which she will be diving into the paradoxes of strong leadership and how to balance achieving results with genuinely caring for your team. From dealing with a stifling …

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170. A short exercise to get you ready for 2025 5:20

5M ago5:20

5:20

Are you someone who always has the best intentions of reflecting before starting a new year, but often gets stuck in the holiday/end-of-year busy-ness instead? If so, this short season-finale episode with a simple challenge is for you. Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/ Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: htt…

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169. The Power of Contemplative Leadership with Patrick Boland 51:50

5M ago51:50

51:50

Ever wondered how you can lead with both strength and compassion in an unpredictable world? In one of Teri's favorite conversations of the podcast, she chatted with Patrick Boland, a leadership consultant who’s blending ancient wisdom, scientific research, and the work of contemplative leader, Richard Rohr. We're breaking down the power of contempl…

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A leadership tip for your Thanksgiving meal (AND a chance to win a free, award-winning book!) 2:53

5M ago2:53

2:53

If you're in the US, Happy Thanksgiving! I am grateful for you! We want to hear from you AND we'll reward you for it. Listen for the details and a tip to make this year's Thanksgiving dinner conversation go a little more smoothly. Remember, send your email to [email protected] with the subject line "Workplace Listening." Resources: Episod…

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168. Thriving Leaders, Thriving Business with Cheryl Fields Tyler 39:38

6M ago39:38

39:38

Supporting people leaders isn't just a nice-to-have; it's an economic imperative for thriving teams and successful organizations. On this episode we're chatting with Cheryl Fields Tyler, founder of Blue Beyond Consulting, about their groundbreaking research report, "Winning on the People Side of Business." Learn how to balance high expectations wit…

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167. Why Leaders Need Community: Teri in the Hotseat 34:40

6M ago34:40

34:40

Leadership can be isolating...but it doesn't need to be. In this behind-the-scenes episode of Strong Leaders Serve, Teri shares her top piece of advice for leaders: stop trying to do it all alone. Lauren and Teri also discuss the origin story of Strong Leaders Serve's definition of leadership, common misconceptions that Teri sees among leaders, and…

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166. Empathetic Leadership in a Global Workforce with Tammy Klotz 31:05

6M ago31:05

31:05

Ever wondered how to lead a globally distributed team with empathy and grace? In this episode of Strong Leaders Serve, Teri Schmidt chats with Tammy Klotz about her incredible journey from overcoming resistance as a leader to transforming underperforming teams across different time zones. Tammy shares her impactful stories, actionable insights, and…

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165. Women Leaders Helping Men Thrive: Insights from Moe Carrick 45:06

6M ago45:06

45:06

For women to achieve workplace equity, men's wellbeing is important. Curious about how women leaders can help men thrive at work? In today’s episode, Moe Carrick shares powerful insights on fostering male-to-male support, shifting emotional expectations, and creating inclusive, emotionally intelligent workplaces. Join us to learn how these strategi…

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164. The Business Benefits of Spiritual Intelligence with Yosi Amram 43:26

7M ago43:26

43:26

Skeptical about how spiritual intelligence can really benefit business? In this episode of Strong Leaders Serve, Teri Schmidt chats with Yosi Amram about the power of spiritual intelligence—an ability to embody virtues like gratitude, trust, and purpose—in leadership. Discover how higher spiritual intelligence in leaders correlates with better team…

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The Power of Endurance in Leadership 35:05

7M ago35:05

35:05

When was the last time you intentionally chose to push through discomfort to achieve a meaningful goal? If you're thinking, "Isn’t that part of leadership every day?"—then we're on the same page! But how often do you actually pause to assess those choices, anticipate the challenges ahead, and develop strategies to stay on track? In this episode, I …

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163. Leadership Lessons Learned from Ultralight Backpacking with Glen Van Peski 45:13

8M ago45:13

45:13

Do you feel the urge to simplify your life and leadership while still achieving impactful outcomes? Our guest today, Glen Van Peski, founder of Gossamer Gear, provides a way to do that, utilizing lessons learned through ultralight backpacking. Glen shares his unique leadership approach, emphasizing the power of vulnerability, the importance of prio…

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162. Little Changes, Big Gains: Accelerating Team Decisions & Personal Fulfillment with Jason Silver 46:59

8M ago46:59

46:59

Do you get frustrated by how slowly decisions are made at work? Our guest today has a solution for this AND practical insights from his newly released book "Your Grass is Greener" on finding joy in your work journey and boosting productivity, even in tough environments. Resources: Bonus Clip: How Imposter Syndrome Can Be a Superpower Get Jason's bo…

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161. Navigating the Empathy Dilemma with Maria Ross 43:08

9M ago43:08

43:08

Do you sometimes feel like the empathy at work pendulum has swung too far in one direction? Like people are starting to take advantage of caring leaders? Today's guest, Maria Ross, addresses that feeling head on in her upcoming book, The Empathy Dilemma: How Successful Leaders Balance Performance, People, and Personal Boundaries. In our conversatio…

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Leading Your Team to be a Force for Good 50:18

9M ago50:18

50:18

Something a little different this week: We're sharing an episode of the Thrive in the Workplace and Become a Force for Good podcast in which Teri has a rich conversation with Charlotte Stebbing-Mills that includes: How Teri's childhood led her to believe in the power of leadership coaching How leaders can develop the collaboration skills of their t…

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160. The Efficiency of Humble Leadership with Urs Koenig 39:18

10M ago39:18

39:18

Do you have a natural affinity for humble leadership but worry that it is less efficient than command and control? This week Teri Schmidt chats with Urs Koenig about how radical humility leads to more effective AND more efficient teams and organizations. Urs shares eye-opening insights from his diverse experiences, from military peacekeeping to exe…

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159. Focused leadership in a world of frenzy 11:55

10M ago11:55

11:55

Ever found leadership lessons in the most unexpected places? In this episode, I share an eye-opening experience from a simple visit to an ice cream shop. Discover how a single employee’s focused and calm demeanor transformed my perspective on leadership and productivity. Tune in to learn how you can leverage focus over frenzy to create a ripple of …

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158. Trusting Intuition and Embracing Strengths with Danielle Fette 37:54

11M ago37:54

37:54

In this episode, we are joined by Danielle Fette, the innovative founder behind Fettech, a forward-thinking healthcare business specializing in regenerative medicine. In our conversation, Danielle delves into her unique approach to leadership, which emphasizes values, intuition, and the importance of trusting one's gut feelings over simply chasing …

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157. The Courage to Listen: Embracing Tough Feedback 12:59

11M ago12:59

12:59

On our last episode, Brigadier General AnnMarie Anthony shared that one of the keys to her success as a leader was listening to feedback from those who disagreed with her. But that's easier said than done. In this episode we dig a little deeper into why that's so difficult and provide a simple technique you can try at work or at home to make it a l…

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156. The Courage to Learn & Lead with Brigadier General AnnMarie Anthony 37:12

12M ago37:12

37:12

What does it mean to you to be a courageous leader? A model of courageous leadership in action, Brigadier General Anne Marie Anthony, director of the Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Center, US Strategic Command shares her story as evidence of the courage that it takes to learn and lead. Courage to embrace one's own unique leadership style…

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155. Two tips for leading in remote workplaces 11:21

1y ago11:21

11:21

Are you navigating the complexities of leading a remote team? In this episode, we explore the unique challenges and opportunities of remote leadership. Drawing from extensive experience and expert conversations, we highlight the importance of intentional leadership in fostering team performance and well-being. Listen to discover practical tips on c…

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154. How to Disagree Respectfully Even During an Election Year with Justin Jones-Fosu 51:51

1y ago51:51

51:51

In an election year, discussions can get heated. But how do we maintain respect? In our new episode with Justin Jones-Fosu, explore strategies for engaging in difficult conversations without losing sight of humanity and respect. It's a timely listen for anyone looking to navigate challenging dialogues with grace. Resources: Get Justin's book!: http…

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See you in April! 0:49

1y ago0:49

0:49

We're taking a brief pause but join us back here in April for some excellent guests and content that we can't wait to share with you! Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/ Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongleadersserve.com/coaching Set up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischm…

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153. Are you a D.I.N.O. (delegator in name only)? 10:39

1y ago10:39

10:39

What makes delegation one of the most challenging skills for new (and, if we're honest, experienced) leaders? Why are we, as leaders, so reluctant to give up control, leading us to be D.I.N.O.s? It may not be what you think. Using a few illustrative stories, Teri explores the difficulties associated with delegation and offers strategies you can try…

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152. What do you need to stop doing in your leadership? 9:21

1+ y ago9:21

9:21

What deserves a "why" in your leadership today? In this episode of Strong Leaders Serve, host Teri Schmidt explores the concept of intention in leadership through a thought-provoking story about a former corporate rockstar, Jill, and her post-illness career struggles. Teri delves into the inertia that often keeps leaders and team members from chall…

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My Birthday Request for You (and a preview of our next season) 2:40

1+ y ago2:40

2:40

It's my birthday! Will you help me with one of my wishes? It only will take 30 seconds and would mean a lot to me. Just click on the link below and let me know what leadership challenges/topics/guests you would like to see on future episodes of Strong Leaders Serve: https://forms.gle/rMyHUtmKPj3YMGzW6 And listen in for a preview of what we have pla…

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151. Team Leadership Lessons from a Climate Startup with Breene Murphy 42:04

1+ y ago42:04

42:04

At Strong Leaders Serve we seek out and celebrate leaders who are making a positive impact through their work and leadership style. In today's episode, we have the honor of welcoming Breene Murphy, President of Carbon Collective, a climate-focused investment adviser. Breene shares invaluable insights on the importance of building relationship frame…

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150. Others-Focused Leadership with Vera Quinn 37:18

1+ y ago37:18

37:18

This episode features Vera Quinn, the CEO of Cydcor, who shares her journey from a door-to-door salesperson to running the company. Vera provides valuable insights on her personal journey, challenges faced by female leaders, and the importance of fostering a people-first atmosphere in organizations. She gives practical advice for upcoming leaders, …

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149. Leadership Decision-Making in Uncertain Times with Olena Petrosyuk 38:27

1+ y ago38:27

38:27

Decision-making is one of the most difficult jobs of a leader, especially in uncertain times. In this episode, our guest, Olena Petrosyuk, shares her unique experiences, journey, and insights into the difficult decisions she's wrestled with throughout her career, in both the corporate world and her current role as COO at Klevu. We discuss the const…

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148. Boosting Team Performance: Reducing Cognitive Load through Psychological Safety with Tom Geraghty 41:19

1+ y ago41:19

41:19

Did you know that when there is psychological safety on a team, it actually can reduce our cognitive load, making it easier to solve problems and innovate? We no longer have to perform the mental risk calculations and assess our vulnerability whenever we want to ask a question. Instead, we can focus our brain power as a team on problem solving and …

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147. Leading with Intention & Courage with Catherine Bell 37:57

1+ y ago37:57

37:57

As we get ready to begin a new year, are you wondering how you can you can lead with more intention and courage? Our guest, Catherine Bell, is a thought-leader and prime example for women who lead with intention and courage. As the founder of two very successful companies - Blue Era and The Awakened Company, a bestselling author, an executive coach…

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146. Leading with Curiosity to Transform Conflict with Sarah Noll Wilson 51:33

1+ y ago51:33

51:33

Do you experience conflict in your workplace or home? Then this episode's for you. (So basically, it's for everyone). We talk with leadership expert, speaker, and best-selling author of "Don't Feed the Elephants," Sarah Noll Wilson, about the transformative power of leading with curiosity to address conflict and create inclusive, open-minded enviro…

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145. Getting Past "Us vs. Them" in Our Quest for Justice with Dr. Amanda Aminata Kemp 38:43

1+ y ago38:43

38:43

When working to make our workplaces more compassionate and just, it's easy to give into the temptation to utilize the "us vs. them" paradigm. "Othering" those who disagree with us can bring a sense of clarity and belonging. But, our guest for this episode, Dr. Amanda Aminata Kemp, emphasizes the need to move away from divisive thinking and instead …

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144. Rethinking Work and Advancing Gender Equality with Dr. Tara Schwegler 40:11

1+ y ago40:11

40:11

Did you know that women represent over 52% of the professional workforce, but they only occupy 24% of C-Suite roles and only 10% of Fortune 500 companies are led by women? What if the main barriers holding women back are actually outdated cultural assumptions that we have about the concept of work? Dr. Tara Schwegler is back to talk about how chall…

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143. Ethical Leadership in Action with Dr. Bev Kracher 43:18

1+ y ago43:18

43:18

Business ethics is one of the most important, yet least talked about elements of leadership. That's one reason we're kicking of our series highlighting female changemakers with Dr. Bev Kracher. Dr. Bev holds the Robert B. Daugherty Endowed Chair in Business Ethics & Society in the Heider College at Creighton University and is the Founder of the Bus…

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142. Leading Positive Change from Right Where You Are with Alex Budak 40:48

1+ y ago40:48

40:48

In today's rapidly changing world, according to our guest, Alex Budak, we have two choices: We can bury our heads in the sand and ignore the changes We can use our agency to leverage, shape, and steer that change In this episode, we dive into the concept of taking the second path and becoming a changemaker, discussing everything from the importance…

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141. Leading Through Performance Issues with Jill Shroyer 36:32

1+ y ago36:32

36:32

If you want to lead in a way that creates a more compassionate and just workplace, you can't avoid holding people accountable. As leaders, we likely all know this, but as our guest, Jill Shroyer, mentions without the skills needed to have the difficult conversations that accountability demands, we might choose just to avoid the situation.... until …

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140. Making Meetings Meaningful with Mamie Kanfer Stewart 36:17

1+ y ago36:17

36:17

Do you have any meetings on your calendar this week that you're pretty sure will be a waste of time? You're not alone. In the last of our series that highlights some of the collaboration skills that we teach in our Learn by Doing Good team building experiences. I've brought on meeting expert, Mamie Kanfer Stewart to share her practical tips for how…

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139. Maximizing Peer Relationships as a Leader 13:24

1+ y ago13:24

13:24

Have you ever had that coworker who is really difficult to work with? Or maybe there's another leader who seems to have a completely different personality than you? Or maybe you're just moving into a new leadership role and you're eager to build your network and establish strong peer relationships? If any of those are true about you, this episode i…

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138. Is Your "Servant Leadership" Causing Your Team to Burn Out? 16:26

1+ y ago16:26

16:26

You care about your team and you want to serve them. But in an attempt to lessen their struggles, are your actions actually contributing to their burnout? In this episode we discuss: What it means to serve as a leader The well-intentioned behaviors of empathetic leaders that can contribute to burnout What to do instead Resources Mentioned: Strong L…

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137. The Most Important Collaboration Skill for Work & Life 11:08

1+ y ago11:08

11:08

If I told you there was 1 collaboration skill that I think could transform culture and significantly reduce stress in our teams, homes, and communities, what would you guess it was? Listening. I thought I was a really good listener, especially at work. But after learning more and observing my actions, it turns out I'm not. And that unseen skill gap…

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