We started this podcast because we love teams, especially amazing ones. Michael Jordan said it best, "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." This is what we're all about! Our mission is to help others build amazing teams by having authentic conversations with remarkable people who are building amazing teams. We will explore the tactics, strategies, and frameworks that have helped them succeed.
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TacoBytes: Cringe No More - How to Make Your Appreciation Messages Actually Mean Something
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12:17Send us a text In this episode of Amazing Teams: TacoBytes, Una andDoug Dosberg tackle a spicy topic—cringe appreciation messages. You know the ones: "Thanks for all you do," "You're the best," or "Thanks for everything." We’ve all sent them. But are they actually meaningful? Una and Doug break down why these messages often fall flat—and how just a…
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What Are You Doing on the Fifth Day? How COLAB Made the 4-Day Workweek Work
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38:40Send us a text In this episode of the Amazing Teams podcast, we sit down with Morgan Witham, CEO of COLAB, about her journey from investment banking to leading a digital agency and how her team embraced a four-day work week. Morgan shares insights on workplace culture, employee retention, and the power of gratitude in building a thriving company. W…
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TacoBytes: From Beer Emoji to Taco Nation - The Origin of HeyTaco
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17:54Send us a text In this episode of TacoBytes, Una Japundza sits down with Doug Dosberg, founder of HeyTaco, to dive into the origin story of everyone's favorite peer recognition tool. From his early days at The Motley Fool to his unexpected leap into building a culture-shaping product, Doug shares the behind-the-scenes moments that brought HeyTaco t…
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GIF Wars, Taco Tuesdays & Global Teams: Making Work Fun with Skyler Birk-Stachon
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33:18Send us a text Summary: In this episode of the Amazing Teams podcast, we sit down with Skyler Birk-Stachon, the go-to-market lead at Optemization, a Notion consultancy that helps startups and businesses organize their Notion pages. Skyler shares his insights on the importance of enjoying work, the cult following of Notion, and how he built a global…
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TacoBytes: Season 2 reflection Ask-Me-Anything style with Doug Dosberg and Una Japundza - E32
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17:35Send us a text In this special "Ask Me Anything" episode, Doug and Una reflect on the journey of the Amazing Teams podcast and the lessons they've learned about teams along the way. They celebrate the podcast’s milestones and engage in a candid discussion about the dynamics that make teams thrive. Together, they delve into the importance of alignme…
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Trust, Clarity, and Recognition: Keys to Thriving Teams with Heather Haas - E31
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30:24Send us a text What makes a team truly amazing? Heather Haas, CEO of ADVISA, shares her insights on leadership, culture transformation, and the unseen yet critical work that builds thriving organizations. Heather’s journey from classroom educator to running a 30-person company reveals her passion for helping people discover their strengths and deve…
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TacoBytes: Recognition and Rewards are not the same thing with Doug Dosberg and Una Japundza - E30
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22:00Send us a text In this conversation, Una Japundza and Doug Dosberg explore the concept of rewards in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of intrinsic motivation over extrinsic incentives. They discuss the potential pitfalls of calculated rewards and the introduction of gift cards in Hey Taco, highlighting the need for thoughtful implementatio…
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On hiring for attitude, measuring outcomes vs tactics and human-first customer support with Lav Crnobrnja - E29
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31:59Send us a text Is your team culture prepared for the challenges of modern remote work? Lav Crnobrnja, co-founder and CEO of Vacation Tracker, shares his journey from building a leave management tool to scaling a fully remote, thriving startup. Learn how Lav’s team grew from a small experiment in Slack to a 19-person global operation, his hiring phi…
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TacoBytes: The importance of rituals in building teams with Doug Dosberg and Una Japundza - E28
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11:22Send us a text In this conversation, Una & Doug discuss the significance of rituals and habits in fostering a culture of gratitude within teams. They share various creative practices that teams have implemented to enhance appreciation and connection among members, including the concept of the 'golden taco' and the annual 'TacoCon'. The discussion a…
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The Evolution of Remote Work with Sondre Rasch - E27
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40:52Send us a text How will countries function in a world without borders? Join Sondre Rasch, Co-Founder and CEO of SafetyWing, as he discusses building a global social safety net for the future of remote work. Sondre explores how evolving trends in remote work reshape industries, social structures, and even the way we view countries as products. Along…
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TacoBytes: Inside CultureCon - fanness and the future of employee engagement with Doug Dosberg and Una Japundza - E26
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7:47Send us a text Keywords CultureCon, organizational culture, employee engagement, leadership, followership, networking, gratitude, team dynamics, company culture, motivational strategies Summmary In this conversation, Una and Doug catch up on Una's experience at CultureCon, a conference focused on improving organizational culture. She highlights the…
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Feedback Loops and Trust Falls: A Designer's Approach to Building a Team with Francesco Vetica - E25
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35:36Send us a text What does it take to build a culture of feedback that transforms teams and strengthens client relationships? Francesco Vetica, Head of Design and Employee Experience at Fifth Beat, joins the Amazing Teams podcast to share how his design and business background shape his approach to fostering growth, communication, and collaboration. …
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TacoBytes: Why you shouldn't trust engagement surveys with Doug Dosberg and Una Japundza - E24
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7:59Send us a text Join Una and Doug as they discuss insights from a recent webinar with Eddie Geller of SKOR, where they dive into why traditional employee engagement and pulse surveys may fall short in assessing and fostering company culture. Eddie's unique culture assessment approach goes beyond symptom-based questions to tackle root causes, allowin…
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On Leading Kids vs. Adults, Running Otus Without HR, and Building a Team of Developers and Teachers with Chris Hull - E23
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34:13Send us a text How can data and technology transform education while keeping the human connection alive? Chris Hull, Co-founder and President of Otus, joins the podcast to discuss his journey from a seventh-grade social studies teacher to leading an edtech company focused on making student data accessible and actionable for educators. Chris shares …
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TacoBytes: myths and facts about workplace happiness with Doug Dosberg and Una Japundza - E22
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6:26Send us a text In this episode, Doug and Una dive into the myths and facts surrounding happiness at work. They challenge common beliefs, revealing that workplace happiness goes beyond perks like free snacks and ping pong tables. Instead, they emphasize purpose, recognition, and belonging as the true drivers of satisfaction and engagement. They disc…
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Why Learning is the Key to Building Your Team (and How to Make it Not Suck) with Lisa Lie - E21
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31:07Send us a text How can companies inspire a culture of proactive learning? In this episode of the Amazing Teams podcast, Doug and Una welcome Lisa Lie, founder of Learna, to discuss the transformative role of proactive learning in building resilient and adaptable teams. Lisa, who has transitioned from a career in advertising and HR to founding her o…
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TacoBytes: Is unlimited PTO a trap? With Doug Dosberg and Una Japundza - E20
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7:37Send us a text In this conversation, Doug and Una discuss the concept of unlimited PTO (Paid Time Off) and its implications in the workplace. They explore whether unlimited PTO is a trap or a beneficial policy, with Doug expressing skepticism about its effectiveness. They emphasize the importance of having structured time off to encourage employees…
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From Startup to 250 Employees: The Power of Culture at Limble with Bryan Christiansen - E19
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33:03Send us a text Why should companies prioritize culture in growth? In this episode of the Amazing Teams podcast, Doug and Una chat with Bryan Christiansen, founder and CEO of Limble, a B2B SaaS company focused on maintenance management. Bryan discusses the pivotal role culture has played in scaling Limble from a small startup to a 250-person company…
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TacoBytes: Living your company values, actually with Doug Dosberg and Una Japundza - E18
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7:49Send us a text In this short Taco Byte, Doug and Una chat about whether software tools are the answer to reinforcing company values, the role of leadership in living the values and how HeyTaco was designed to encourage meaningful and intrinsic value recognition.By Doug Dosberg and Una Japundza
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Let's Talk Comp (Without the Corporate Snooze-Fest): Fair Pay, Transparency, and What Really Matters with Lola Han - E17
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35:47Send us a text Why should companies rethink compensation strategies? In this episode of the Amazing Teams podcast, hosts Doug and Una sit down with Lola Han, founder and CEO of Kamsa, a company dedicated to helping businesses create data-driven compensation strategies. Lola, a seasoned expert with experience at companies like Zendesk, shares her in…
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TacoBytes: Season One’s Unmissable Moments with Doug Dosberg and Una Japundza - E16
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24:20Send us a text In this episode of the Amazing Teams podcast, Doug and Una reflect on the journey since the podcast's inception in September 2023. Having interviewed 15 diverse guests, including entrepreneurs, founders, coaches, and team leads, Doug and Una share their insights from season one, emphasizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach…
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Ending with a Question, How to Measure Culture & 3 Things You Can Do Today to Affect It with Eddie Geller - E15
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33:02Send us a text What are the 3 Cs of Culture, and how can you effectively employ them in your organization? Doug and Una dig into cohesion, clarity, and courage with Eddie Geller, founder and CEO of SKOR, a company focused on measuring and improving corporate culture. His entrepreneurial journey has taken him to founding 3 companies with 1 IPO and 2…
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Yes, And… to Better Teams! How Improv Games Boost Confidence and Connection | Jordan Hirsch & Sarah Filman - E14
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34:40Send us a text Have you considered using improv techniques to improve communication within your organization? After this episode with Jordan Hirsch and Sarah Filman, you’ll want to! Sarah is the Founder of Playful Perspectives, and with experience as a product manager and certified coach, she brings unique insight to team building. Jordan is the Fo…
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Forget Compliance—Build a Culture of Buy-In & How to Engineer Real Engagement | Aaron Schmookler - E13
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33:03Send us a text Is your organization keeping up with the company culture revolution? Aaron Schmookler is on a mission to engineer healthy company cultures through his company, YesWorks. As CEO of YesWorks, a consulting firm specializing in training and support for world class collaboration, Aaron, along with his team, work with a variety of organiza…
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How Giving Back Brings Your Team Together: The Power of Shared Experiences | Jason Piasecki - E12
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32:36Send us a text Did you know that a die-hard baseball fan and CEO of a marketing agency took his team on a 24-hour marketing marathon to give back to the community? But here's the unexpected twist: this CEO's team-building strategy involves not just typical team retreats, but real-time, high-stakes client work! Jason Piasecki, the partner and CEO of…
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From West Point to Industry, Using Empathy and Discipline to Lead, | Steve Hedrick - E11
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33:23Send us a text This week we sat down for a chat with Steve Hedrick, Chairman, President, and CEO of AVN Corporation, right in the heart of South Charleston, West Virginia. Now, Steve's not your average CEO. He's got this cool mix of petrochemical savvy and military know-how from his West Point days. And boy, does he have some stories to share! From…
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The Coach’s Playbook: Serve Up Success by Fostering Team Values | Malia Shoji - E10
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36:30Send us a text Malia Shoji, the head volleyball coach at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, really dives deep into what it takes to build a successful team. She talks about how important it is to have strong connections among team members, a commitment to growth, and everyone being on the same page with their goals. Before taking on this role, Ma…
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Translating Sports Team Principles to the Business World | Lloyd Fobi - E9
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36:32Send us a text Hey friends! Recently, we had the pleasure of chatting with Lloyd Fobi, a senior technology leader and former soccer coach. Lloyd brings a wealth of insight on building empathy and trust within teams. We kick things off talking about Lloyd's leadership approach - caring for people while still holding them to high standards. He shares…
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‘The Swing’, What Gives a Team the Edge and How to Start a Movement | Liz Hofreuter - E8
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31:32Send us a text Liz is the head of Wheeling Country Day School, an independent private school in Wheeling, West Virginia, established in 1929, almost 100 years ago. She’s also the founder of EDGE. which is a virtual and campus based tutoring center that specializes in helping students aged 4 to 24 with language-based learning differences. She also w…
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How to Engage, Give Back and Have Fun with a Fully Distributed Team | Brad Williams - E7
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33:31Send us a text Brad Williams is the CEO and Co-Founder of WebDevStudios, a WordPress website design and development agency. His company of over 40 people has done work for Microsoft, Campbell’s Soup Company, Starbucks, and so many more. Work like this can only be done with amazing teams, so listen in as Brad shares how they’ve accomplished this whi…
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Organizational Feedback Loops, Working with Me Guide, Open Door Quitting Policy, and Transitioning from Contributor to Leader | Chris Coffey - E6
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40:55Send us a text Chris Coffey is the Head of Engineering at CollegeVine, which is a networking platform for connecting high school students with colleges and advisors. After working as a software engineer, Chris transitioned into management where he has learned what it takes to build an amazing team. Today, we’ll hear how Chris uses the ‘working with…
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Stop Managing and Start Leading | Katie Regan - E5
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48:14Send us a text Katie Regan is a seasoned communications professional with over 15 years of experience in business, PR, crisis management, brand, and change communication. As the founder and CEO of the Kirkpatrick Group, she leads a small but powerful team of remote communication experts, specializing in reputation and crisis management for Fortune …
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Building Player-Led Teams | Diana Futrovsky - E4
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41:14Send us a text Diana Futrovshy is the Managing Director at CRA Admired Leadership. She advises clients on how to engage employees, generate organizational alignment, and build leadership credibility. She has expertise in designing strategic messages, developing communication strategies, and executing large-scale change initiatives. Diana also has e…
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Cultivating Connections, Care, and a Thriving Virtual Workspace | Michael Stevens and Mary Grecz - E3
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39:47Send us a text When it comes to your team, you've probably been told to just look for competency and hope for the best, but that approach often leaves you feeling like something is missing. It's time to stop aimlessly searching and start building a team you can rely on. Get ready to discover a game-changing interview technique that will transform y…
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Unleashing the Power of Trust, Empathy, and Influence to Build Amazing Teams | Erin Corr Miller - E2
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48:40Send us a text Erin Corr Miller is a progressive Human Resources and People Development professional passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). With her empathetic leadership style and keen understanding of the power of coaching, Erin has been a driving force in implementing and operationalizing successful DEI strategies within the or…
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Driving Success by Building Meaningful Relationships | Influence Mobile, CEO Daniel Todd - E1
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28:55Send us a text Do you want to create a work environment where your team is engaged, motivated, and happy? I have the solution to help you achieve that positive corporate culture. Daniel Todd's journey into understanding the importance of team dynamics and corporate culture began with a pivotal experience in his early entrepreneurial days. He candid…
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Send us a text Doug Dosberg and Una Japundza share their motivation for starting the Amazing Teams Podcast and what an amazing team means to them. About Doug Dosberg Doug founded HeyTaco, a peer-to-peer recognition platform designed to make recognizing people more enjoyable and rewarding. The platform includes gamification features that help to con…
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