Teamwork - A Better Way: Recent Episodes
Spencer Horn and Christian Napier
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier discuss a better way to build and strengthen teams in any organization.
Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn on the TeamWork a Better Way podcast as we host special guest, Melissa Aarskaug. We will discuss lessons in leadership from the perspective of a global Vice President, podcaster, technology and cybersecurity expert, business development builder & growth driver, and all around fantastic human! You will want to get to know Melissa. Listen in and be sure to ask her questions during the live show!
In this compelling episode of "Teamwork: A Better Way," Christian Napier and Spencer Horn delve into the transformative force of mentorship and its ability to break down barriers and propel individuals to new heights. Join us as we explore inspiring stories of people who found themselves at a standstill and how mentorship led them on a journey of breakthroughs and personal growth. Discover the vital difference between mentors and advisors, and learn actionable tips for finding the right mentor to unleash your full potential. Embrace the power of mentorship and break free from stagnation, embarking on a path of endless possibilities.
In working with your team, do you understand why things are working well or not? Do you understand the conditions and dynamics of the team based on who is leading and who is subordinate? Can you discern what is the basis of Team dynamics for each department? Do you understand why certain conflicts repeat themselves based on the team dynamics?
Understanding human software is incredibly valuable here. Behavior is based on predictive patterns. When you understand this at a micro level, you can understand what is happening on a macro level and make the adjustments for maximum team performance. Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as we share a better way to support your team.
Join Christian and Spencer as we explore the transformative realm of agile teamwork. Discover the principles, practices, and benefits of agile methodology in fostering high-performing teams. From cross-functional roles to transparent communication and time-boxing, we unravel the essential elements that drive agile success. Learn how to overcome common challenges and understand the broader impact of agile principles across industries. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to agile, this podcast will empower you to unlock the true potential of your team in today's dynamic world.
In this episode of the TeamWork a Better Way podcast, Christian Napier and Spencer Horn dive into the vital world of work breaks. They challenge the common belief that more work equals more productivity and unveil the surprising truth: taking intentional pauses throughout the day can supercharge your well-being and performance.
Drawing from a comprehensive review of over 80 studies, Christian and Spencer reveal the secrets to maximizing the benefits of work breaks. Discover the power of short and regular micro-breaks to prevent burnout and boost productivity. Uncover the ideal timing for breaks and learn why afternoon rejuvenation is a game-changer.
But that's not all! Explore the fascinating impact of break location and activity on your mental and physical energy. Find out why an outdoor escape or a playful encounter with a furry friend can transform your break experience. Say goodbye to social media fatigue and embrace energizing activities that truly revitalize your mind.
And here's a pro tip: managers, listen up! Discover practical strategies to create a break-friendly culture within your organization. Lead by example and inspire your team to embrace the power of work breaks. From flexible break schedules to enticing break spaces, learn how to unleash the full potential of your workforce.
Join Christian and Spencer in this dynamic episode as they unravel the science behind work breaks. Prepare to be energized, motivated, and ready to conquer the world with newfound vitality and passion. It's time to unlock the secret to thriving at work—get ready to recharge and thrive like never before!
George Bernard Shaw said, “The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place. Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn and they discuss what they have learned to help solve one of the biggest problems every organization and relationship face…communication!
The Utah jazz - the NBA team with the lowest expectations - are leading their division to start the season. Fans love how hard the team plays, and team members love playing for and with each other. Spencer Horn and Christian Napier share real life examples of teams with and without heart.
Who is driving the movement to return to the office? Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as they talk about the surprising truth! You will be able to vote and add your voice to the debate. We want to hear what you think and what you are experiencing. Make an informed decision that is best for your team performance.
Who is driving the movement to return to the office? Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as they talk about the surprising truth! You will be able to vote and add your voice to the debate. We want to hear what you think and what you are experiencing. Make an informed decision that is best for your team performance.
Who is driving the movement to return to the office? Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as they talk about the surprising truth! You will be able to vote and add your voice to the debate. We want to hear what you think and what you are experiencing. Make an informed decision that is best for your team performance.
There is a worldwide burnout epidemic. 70% of people experience burnout. Healthcare workers report burnout at an astounding rate. Just "powering through" is not the answer. Prolonged stress can be very damaging to your brain. Think of an engine that is regularly over heated. If not addressed, damage may occur. Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as they talk about the problem of burnout and what you can do to stop it.
There is a worldwide burnout epidemic. 70% of people experience burnout. Healthcare workers report burnout at an astounding rate. Just "powering through" is not the answer. Prolonged stress can be very damaging to your brain. Think of an engine that is regularly over heated. If not addressed, damage may occur. Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as they talk about the problem of burnout and what you can do to stop it.
The power and impact of positivity on teams is immense. Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as they host special guest Dr. Paul Jenkins. He will be sharing his Positivity Model and how to harness its power to benefit your team performance.
The power and impact of positivity on teams is immense. Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as they host special guest Dr. Paul Jenkins. He will be sharing his Positivity Model and how to harness its power to benefit your team performance.
Are you ready for a little less anxiety? Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as they host special guest, Laura Silverman. As a psychotherapist and coach, Laura teaches tried-and-true techniques for creating ease in the mind and body. On our show, she will demystify ideas like 'inner balance' and 'mindfulness.' Business owners, teams, entrepreneurs, and successful men and women, will learn to feel more connected to themselves and the world around them.
Are you ready for a little less anxiety? Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as they host special guest, Laura Silverman. As a psychotherapist and coach, Laura teaches tried-and-true techniques for creating ease in the mind and body. On our show, she will demystify ideas like 'inner balance' and 'mindfulness.' Business owners, teams, entrepreneurs, and successful men and women, will learn to feel more connected to themselves and the world around them.
Senior executives are experiencing great asynchronous work privileges while most workers are required to prove digital presenteeism. Studies show that employees are working an extra 5.5 hours per work to prove they are working. Christian Napier and Spencer Horn discuss this impact of these trends on productivity and the talent war, along with ideas to positively impact your team performance.
Does your personal brand suck? Join hosts Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as we talk with branding expert Ernie Harker to discuss whether or not your brand sucks and how that impacts your team performance and how a strong brand helps reduce advertising expenses and increase sales and recruiting. We will also discuss the biggest mistake organizations make in developing their brand and how to you fix it.
Does your personal brand suck? Join hosts Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as we talk with branding expert Ernie Harker to discuss whether or not your brand sucks and how that impacts your team performance and how a strong brand helps reduce advertising expenses and increase sales and recruiting. We will also discuss the biggest mistake organizations make in developing their brand and how to you fix it.
Teams are the engines that drive successful organizations. Christian Napier and Spencer Horn share their experiences and lessons learned to help you become a team influencer so you keep your team engines in tune.
Teams are the engines that drive successful organizations. Christian Napier and Spencer Horn share their experiences and lessons learned to help you become a team influencer so you keep your team engines in tune.
Are you inadvertently sabotaging your team’s performance? Confidence expert Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas joins hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to discuss how to overcome self-doubt, impostor syndrome, procrastination and other self-sabotaging behaviors that limit your potential and impact your team.
Have you ever wondered why some teams seem to click while others struggle to come together? In this conversation we'll talk about how our brains are wired to create a sense of belonging, camaraderie, and feel like we are a part of something special. Michael Liebowitz will share specific insights into how to create your company culture, how to hire personalities that will want to come together, and how to organize teams that work together.
Many teams are functioning under extreme stress and pressure. What can team leaders do to help their teams thrive in these conditions? Hosts Christian Napier and Spencer Horn interview special guest Jodi Brown, a brain tumor survivor, professional speaker, author, consultant, & coach. Jodi empowers corporate teams and individuals to increase their capability to thrive, discover and rise to their purpose, improve interpersonal interactions, and amplify their influence. She also trains teams to be true collaborators, not just teammates. She will share her experience to help your team become anti-fragile.
9 out of 10 people trust what people say about a business more than what the business says about itself. Hosts Christian Napier and Spencer Horn discuss new, innovative ways for organizations to request, receive, curate and publish video testimonials, client feedback, key learnings and more.
When it comes to the future of work, there is a big gap between the expectations of leaders and those they lead. According to a shocking study released by McKinsey, 75% of employees saw hybrid as permanent with adaptations. However, 75% of leadership believed the exact opposite. Do you think business operations will go back to "normal" or will they fundamentally change? Is your leadership focused on the "ceremonial" or the "significant?" Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as they discuss this timely topic.
Introverts thrive professionally in high teamwork environments. If you enjoy going to movies and restaurants alone...If you find that after meeting with a group of people for work, a party, or any gathering makes you feel like you want to take a nap...If you would rather listen than talk...you may be an introvert. Knowing whether you are an introvert or an extrovert is very helpful. It will help you to know how perform your best. It will help you as you collaborate in teams. Christian Napier and Spencer Horn are joined by expert introvert, CIO, and CTO, Quinn Jones. They discuss how to succeed as an introvert in a team environment.
LinkedIn and social media are an indispensable tool in your team development and performance toolkit! These tools offer incredible opportunities to connect, increase brand awareness, and reach more people through thought-leadership, advice and social conversation. Top social media and communication expert Richard Bliss will demonstrate how executives must master communication tools to effectively lead 21st-century organizations. Please join Spencer Horn and Christian Napier Friday on the TeamWork A Better Way podcast for this special and eye opening episode.
Many professionals are doing more and more with less and less today. Organizations are often short staffed as demand has increased, which has led to stress and burnout. Christian Napier and Spencer Horn host special guest Amy Murray to discuss how to reduce the burnout through a process which increases productivity and satisfaction. Amy has experience in the major event space and has produced events for the Super Bowl, European Games, and worked with Global 500 organizations like Nike, McDonald's and Disney.
Christian Napier and Spencer Horn host special guest Theresa Walsh-Arietta. She is a CPA and runs the Project Management Practice for Robert Half in the San Francisco Bay Area. She calls on her 28 years of professional experience to share how she builds teamwork working with global projects and remote contractors.
During the great resignation, many people who have become frustrated with conditions at work have turned to side hustles. If they are not careful, they can become victims of unethical people promising opportunities in direct sales. This is an industry that can be a great opportunity for entrepreneurs. Leta shares her experience how she was able to receive passive income while helping her husband recover from a horrific accident. Leta shares how to make informed decisions about direct sales opportunities. She ties in the concepts of sustainable teamwork based on ethical behavior and trust. These behaviors in her opinion are indispensable fundamentals of "hotness."
Talent attraction is a key component of team performance. Quality leadership is in high demand and short supply. Our special guest Bill Humbert has 40 years of professional talent attraction experience. He joins hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier on the TeamWork a Better Way Podcast, to share a better process to attract top talent.
Will your organization grow without you? Are you limiting your teams growth? Special guest Dan Merkley, founding partner of Endurance Sports Summit, discussed with Spencer Horn and Christian Napier how you can help your team to execute on their own, without you helicoptering over them.
There are many today who argue that with all the conflict in the world today, it is easier to go it alone. Some thought leaders suggest individuals train themselves to be alone professionally and personally. Some business environments are very complex so the "lone wolf" mentality may seem appealing. This is often true in the law profession. Spencer hosts special guest Oana Sarbu. Ms. Sârbu is an elite lawyer and Partner at Domokos Partners, Attorneys at Law, and discusses the benefits of teamwork especially in an industry dominated by lone wolves.
Most leaders agree that diversity equity and inclusion is a good thing. However, when different perspectives show up in meetings and between employee discussions they may get uncomfortable and avoid difficult conversations. This is a missed opportunity. Spencer Horn and Christian Napier discuss how to disagree agreeably to harness the power of debate and strengthen your team performance and trust.
After 106 years, the Endurance has been found in the Antarctic. We can learn a great deal about leadership in extreme circumstances from Ernest Shackleton's and his crew as they struggled to survive for two years. Christian Napier and Spencer Horn discuss leadership lessons that can be applied to our businesses and lives today.
We know diversity has a positive impact on your bottom line? When we consider diversity, we often forget about certain characteristics that leads to high performance. Christian Napier and I discuss characteristics that will help with your diversity and consequently your team performance.
Author, Founder and CEO Dave Mammano shares his ideas with hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier about how organization leaders can promote an environment where people love to work
What do your employees really want? Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier discuss a recent Gallup poll presenting the top factors influencing people's employment decisions.
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier welcome Cheryl Knowlton to the podcast and discuss the top five mistakes people make with teams. Listeners can find Cheryl on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylknowlton/
How has the "Great Resignation" impacted your top performers? Many of them are aspiring for greater opportunities, development and growth. Hosts Christian Napier and Spencer Horn are joined by special guest Heath D. Barnes on the Team Work a Better Way Podcast session. Heath shares his experience on how to keep your people engaged.
How do you get your team unstuck and increase your innovative mojo? Christian Napier and I discuss the Einstellung effect presented in the Inc. Magazine article "Want to Be More Innovative and Creative? Science Says Avoid the Dreaded Einstellung Effect" We share three ideas you can use right now!
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier discuss the challenges facing CEOs and executives to develop and retain talent. Spencer offers recommendations to help CEOs find time and prioritize developing their direct reports.
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier discuss the Rose Bowl-bound University of Utah football team. Coach Kyle Whittingham created a culture of identity that enabled the team to develop the traits needed to overcome incredible adversity and claim its first Pac-12 championship.
Spencer Horn and Christian Napier focus on how teamwork has changed in the last 18 months, and discuss innovations from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier talk about the wonder of Italian food and take a counter-intuitive look at conflict in teams (recorded 23 April 2021).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Eataly!
05:47 Q1 | Changing the perspective of conflict
13:27 Q2 | Mining for conflict
21:13 Q3 | Preparing for conflict
29:36 Q4 | Reasons for conflict
36:29 OT | The conflict curve
44:40 2OT | Assessing your conflict mode / hooks
Dr. Matthew Nielsen, Clinical Psychologist and winner of the Air Force Psychologist of the Year Award, Air Force Surgeon General Research Award and many other honors, joins hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to discuss ways people can build psychological flexibility during challenging times (recorded 5 April 2021).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Welcome Dr. Nielsen!
06:13 Q1 | The pandemic within the pandemic
12:26 Q2 | A flexibility and change mindset
17:09 Q3 | Stress self-assessment
23:55 Q4 | Techniques for relieving stress
31:06 OT | Exceeding your resiliency threshold
37:04 2OT | Finding the positive
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier continue their conversation about strategies for understanding and dealing with a year of grief (recorded 23 March 2021).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Spencer hikes Coyote Gulch!
06:51 Q1 | Hardship as a catalyst for change
13:50 Q2 | The ability to choose - Viktor Frankl
22:41 Q3 | The blame self-assessment
29:26 Q4 | The space between stimulus and response
38:00 OT | Challenged to change ourselves
48:36 2OT | A lesson from history
One year ago today, hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier recorded the first episode of the Team Performance - Winning Ways for Uncertain Times podcast. They look back at the year that has transpired, the incredible toll a year of pandemic has wrought personally and professionally, and strategies to manage the grief so many of us are experiencing (recorded 17 March 2021).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | It's been one year already!
06:30 Q1 | Put on your mask and cape
14:17 Q2 | The Kubler-Ross Grief Cycle
23:26 Q3 | The cost of grief
31:26 Q4 | Do not picture a red bicycle
38:15 OT | A counter-intuitive approach
44:04 2OT | Learned optimism
Hall of Fame speaker, author and leadership expert joins hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier and dives into the motivation and incredible process for writing "The Promise To The One" and announces the formation of The Promise Institute (recorded 24 February 2021).
For more information about Jason Hewlett and the impactful work he is doing to help individuals and organizations, please visit https://jasonhewlett.com/
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Welcome Jason!
06:12 Q1 | The post with 150 million views
13:02 Q2 | Aligning your personal and professional life
19:43 Q3 | Driving self-introspection
25:59 Q4 | Convincing the seasoned skeptic
33:15 OT | To be considered an author
41:35 2OT | The Promise Institute
Did you know that only 12% of teams consider themselves high performing? Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier introduce the Team Diagnostic Model, a two-dimensional, 14-step approach to maximizing team performance (recorded 16 February 2021).
To view a video version of the podcast, including slides, please visit:
https://youtu.be/Ufd-NeZMvPA
To learn more about Lisa Sams' "Work into Wellness" approach to becoming "happy and healthy at work," please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workintowellness/
For more information about how Altium Leadership can help your organization, please visit:
https://www.altiumleadership.com/
Find out how you can effectively use storytelling to share knowledge in your organization by visiting:
https://www.gpfour.com/
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Spencer "Works into Wellness!"
05:43 Q1 | "Now, teams are just tired"
13:49 Q2 | The relationship between productivity and positivity
20:38 Q3 | The Utah Jazz: a productivity and positivity case study
27:25 Q4 | "We are in the 4th quarter"
34:16 OT | Team performance indicators
42:37 2OT | Sustaining high performance
Four-time World Men's Figure Skating Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton joins hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier in an amazing conclusion to this week's Team Performance sports-themed episodes! Scott shares his incredible story and discusses how to "Live Your Days" (recorded 11 February 2021).
For more information about Scott's Live Your Days "digital encouragement platform" please visit
https://liveyourdays.com/ and take the 30 day challenge!
Learn more about the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation, funding advanced, innovative research that treats the cancer while sparing the patient:
https://www.scottcares.org/
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Welcome Scott!
05:04 Q1 | Falling (and getting up) 41,600 times
10:14 Q2 | The origin and foundation of Live Your Days
18:19 Q3 | "Life-threatening stuff"
24:21 Q4 | "How am I going to do this life thing without her?"
31:41 OT | Turning weakness to strength
40:13 2OT | Rented skates
Chip Suttles, Seattle Seahawks CIO and Josh Smith, Seattle Seahawks Analytics guru, join hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to discuss how the Seahawks organization successfully navigated the COVID-19 pandemic and how the team uses cutting edge artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics to maximize team performance and player health and safety (recorded 4 February 2021).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Welcome Chip and Josh!
06:51 Q1 | Protecting the organization from COVID-19
14:18 Q2 | The analytics approach
23:35 Q3 | Avoiding data overload
32:00 Q4 | Asking the right questions of the data
40:29 OT | AI and eliminating bias
Dr. Jeffrey Magee - best-selling author and certified board executive, speaking professional, management consultant and professional direct marker - joins hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier in a special Team Performance episode to introduce two key formulas for success (Recorded 18 January 2021).
Dr. Magee's website can be found here:
https://www.jeffreymagee.com/index.cfm
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Welcome Dr. Magee!
07:35 Q1 | Are you committed to what you do?
15:00 Q2 | The Player Capability Index Model
24:10 Q3 | Continuing the formula - Moneyball
28:54 Q4 | When to buck conventional wisdom
34:50 OT | The Trajectory Code - an evergreen perspective
Todd Dennett and Maureen Sweeney, Co-Founders and Partners at Tiller Language Services (TLS) – a globally recognized interpretation and translation agency with big-name clients from across the corporate, government and NGO sectors - join hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to share how a solid business strategy developed in 2014 enabled TLS to innovate through COVID-19 and generate record results (Recorded 13 January 2021).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Welcome Maureen and Todd!
07:01 Q1 | A carefully crafted strategy
13:18 Q2 | Challenging new ways of working
22:33 Q3 | Cost-savings in a pandemic
28:54 Q4 | Following your own tune
34:50 OT | The outlook for 2021
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier continue the conversation about setting goals that stick beyond "Quitter's Day" (Recorded 12 January 2021).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Happy Birthday Spencer!
06:12 Q1 | The high failure of New Year's resolutions
13:32 Q2 | The resolution tradition and negative impacts
19:59 Q3 | The importance of correct assumptions
27:02 Q4 | Pyrrhic goals
34:51 OT | Goal setting guidance
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier discuss how to overcome "Quitter's Day" and set and keep goals by focusing on identity, priorities and habits (Recorded 5 January 2021).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Happy New Year!
05:39 Q1 | "You have to prepare for adversity"
15:51 Q2 | Three levels of change
25:04 Q3 | Feeling progress every day
35:20 Q4 | A strategic approach
46:57 OT | The secret sauce
Premier major sport event consultant and corporate wellness expert Lisa Sams joins hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to discuss how to improve individual and team performance through an innovative, personalized epigenetic and biologically centered approach (Recorded 14 December 2020).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Welcome Lisa!
08:11 Q1 | The Work into Wellness concept
18:16 Q2 | "At your best to be your best"
25:57 Q3 | The personalized approach
32:40 Q4 | Team performance applications
40:19 OT | Wrap up
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier discuss the importance of becoming and leading T-shaped professionals (Recorded 7 December 2020).
Original article:
https://www.itpro.com/business-strategy/recruitment/358002/how-to-become-a-t-shaped-employee
Chapters:
00:00 PG | A cold December morning
04:35 Q1 | "A day that will live in infamy"
12:32 Q2 | The concept of the T-shaped professional
20:10 Q4 | A factor of four
29:32 OT | The gift of criticism
Hall of fame keynote speaker Marilyn Sherman joins hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to discuss how to incorporate a "front-row philosophy" into your own life and your organization (Recorded 1 December 2020).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Thanksgiving wrap-up
04:50 Q1 | Marilyn introduction
11:31 Q2 | The front row philosophy
16:40 Q3 | Two choices
26:03 Q4 | Populating the front row
34:16 OT | The ultimate front row seat
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier discuss the power of gratitude in a very personal and emotionally impactful episode (Recorded 20 November 2020).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Our worst nightmare
07:41 Q1 | The healing power of gratitude
14:05 Q2 | A mother's story
22:28 Q4 | The memory that destroys all negativity
32:53 OT | The contagiousness of gratitude
Michel Thiry, Managing Partner, Valense Ltd., joins hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to discuss how to successfully navigate an uncertain business environment using a design mindset (Recorded 22 October 2020).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Working on-site / Michel Thiry introduction
10:21 Q1 | Living in a VUCA world (delete after 16:25)
16:38 Q2 | The meaning of VUCA
26:27 Q3 | Relinquish control, unleash productivity
33:51 Q4 | A design mindset
42:56 OT | The struggle to let go
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier talk about handling situations when negative behavior is actually rewarded by organizations, using the Analyzing Performance Problems flowchart developed by Robert Mager and Peter Pipe (Recorded 14 October 2020).
Here is a link to the book:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1879618176/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_Q5ozFbG9WEYYB
Chapters:
00:00 PG | A new airport
05:42 Q1 | A new venture
13:12 Q2 | Why don't people address negative behavior?
21:07 Q3 | The meaning of communication
31:08 Q4 | Consequences under pressure
36:10 OT | Measuring the wrong things
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier continue their discussion about team performance challenges, specifically managing consequences, using the Analyzing Performance Problems flowchart developed by Robert Mager and Peter Pipe (Recorded 7 October 2020).
Here is a link to the book:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1879618176/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_Q5ozFbG9WEYYB
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Camping
04:40 Q1 | Introduction to consequences
14:09 Q2 | Recognition and results
22:21 Q3 | Team diagnostic
32:04 Q4 | Compensation and consequences
41:12 OT | Wrap up
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier discuss AI and its accelerating impact on careers, storytelling's essential nature and the importance of empathy (Recorded 29 September 2020).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Spencer's keynote
05:00 Q1 | The coming AI disruption
10:19 Q2 | The importance of storytelling
16:39 Q3 | COVID accelerating AI
24:34 Q4 | AI voice
34:01 OT | Wrap up
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier discuss how to effectively analyze and address team performance challenges, using the Analyzing Performance Problems flowchart developed by Robert Mager and Peter Pipe (Recorded 9 September 2020).
Here is a link to the book:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1879618176/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_Q5ozFbG9WEYYB
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Windstorm!
07:52 Q1 | Grandaddy Lakes
15:28 Q2 | Defining the problem
23:30 Q3 | Setting clear expectations
29:23 Q4 | Finding the right tools
36:27 OT | Providing effective feedback
Jaclyn "Jax" Scott, a 17-year combat veteran with over 11 years in the Special Ops community as a Cyber/Electronic Warfare Warrant Officer and a lead cyber threat intel analyst and an instructor for cyber threat intel for Army Cyber, joins Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to share her incredible personal journey along with ways to help take care of yourself and others (Recorded 26 August 2020).
Visit Jax's LinkedIn profile here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjax/
Visit Jax's excellent blog "Beans and Bytes" here: https://beansandbytesblog.com/
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Welcome Jax!
08:58 Q1 | "I had to find my voice in this world"
17:16 Q2 | Take 10 minutes
25:16 Q3 | A young woman in a male-dominated profession
34:08 Q4 | Level up!
42:50 OT | The journey is the destination
Patrick Weems, Co-Founder, Emmett Till Interpretive Center Fellow at Monument Lab and W.K. Kellogg Foundation, joins Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to discuss how the foundation is aiding in racial healing and reconciliation (Recorded 18 August 2020).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Welcome Patrick!
06:25 Q1 | Patrick's background / story of Emmett Till
17:33 Q2 | "I could finally exhale"
27:10 Q3 | Why you Patrick?
38:32 Q4 | The process of reconciliation
45:06 OT | The first step
Annie Leib, "Empathetic Warrior" and host of Living with Annietude, joins Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to discuss how individuals and organizations can remove the physical and emotional toxins that keep us emotionally stuck (Recorded 12 August 2020).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Welcome Annie!
09:10 Q1 | Toxicity role play
17:38 Q2 | An empathic soul / living with Annietude
29:42 Q3 | The cleansing power of honesty
35:24 Q4 | Communication - a core challenge
43:52 OT | "I don't know" and "Let it go"
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier talk about the need for people to interact face-to-face and the impacts of working remotely (Recorded 30 July 2020).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Time at the lake
07:28 Q1 | We are built for in-person interaction
13:05 Q2 | Google challenges
18:16 Q3 | Learning from remote work
23:37 Q4 | The need for balance
28:58 OT | Show wrap up
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier are joined by talent and recruiting expert Theresa Nordstrom who shares ideas to help leaders find the right people for their organizations (Recorded 30 July 2020).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Welcome Theresa!
06:20 Q1 | A lack of innovation in recruitment
14:11 Q2 | "You have to have a visionary"
24:10 Q3 | Discipline or "sacrifice the cow"
32:14 Q4 | An Olympic example
43:24 OT | The power of employee referrals
On a very special conclusion of our four-part "international" miniseries, Mali Ambassador, Mayor and Two-Time Presidential Candidate Yeah Samake joins hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to discuss the current political landscape in Mali and the US, the role of faith in leadership, and the incredible work the Empower Mali foundation is undertaking to make a difference in the lives of Mali citizens (Recorded 16 July 2020).
For more information about the Empower Mali Foundation, please visit http://empowermali.org/
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Yeah joins us live in studio!
08:53 Q1 | A religious minority
18:09 Q2 | "I'm a believer"
27:59 Q3 | Don't let fear hold you back
36:22 Q4 | The people are sovereign
44:41 OT | The true power of leadership
53:47 2OT | Wrap up
The third of four "international" episodes brings global investor, entrepeneur and leader Thiago Ayres to the podcast, joining hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier from Curitiba, Brazil (recorded Tuesday 14 July 2020).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Welcome Thiago!
07:15 Q1 | Iguazu Falls / what's working
16:22 Q2 | How are organizations pivoting?
23:43 Q3 | Blending remote and onsite work
30:18 Q4 | Paying attention to mental health
36:48 OT | Creative solutions
41:33 2OT | Wrap up
In the second of four "international" episodes, Hadil Penalvert (currently in California, originally from Lebanon and raised in West Africa) discusses domestic abuse and creating a sense of community during COVID-19 (recorded Wednesday 8 July 2020).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Welcome Hadil!
07:30 Q1 | Hadil's background
13:36 Q2 | COVID-19 and domestic abuse
19:09 Q3 | What to do in an unsafe situation
27:02 Q4 | The pandemic and mental health
31:05 OT | Building unity
36:19 2OT | Echo chambers
42:10 3OT | Wrap up
The Team Performance podcast is going global! In the first of four episodes, Fahad Ahmed joins all the way from Pakistan to discuss how to build and strengthen resilient relationships during these uncertain times (recorded Thursday 2 July 2020).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Welcome Fahad!
08:09 Q1 | Relationships are everything
15:37 Q2 | COVID's impact on relationships
21:24 Q3 | Resiliency through learning
27:32 Q4 | The benefits of resilient relationships
32:38 OT | Putting aside differences
37:28 2OT | Breaking down barriers
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier discuss 10 ways to find happiness, especially under difficult circumstances (recorded 26 June).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Record unhappiness
05:17 Q1 | Gratitude and service
11:09 Q2 | Humor
17:01 Q3 | Environment and balance
22:08 Q4 | Development and grace
28:26 OT | Look ahead and a moral code
36:18 2OT | One little victory
Dr. Christina Madison and Paige K. Candee join hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to discuss how businesses can safely reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Introductions
07:25 Q1 | Lives and livelihood
14:04 Q2 | Honesty is the best policy
21:58 Q3 | Managing communications
26:09 Q4 | Grief and impact on business
32:54 OT | Wear the mask
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier are joined by Nicole Kalkowski who shares her incredible life story and the impact that gratitude and grace can have on our lives (recorded June 5, 2020).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Nicole joins from Las Vegas!
08:15 Q1 | Time and place
14:21 Q2 | How to let go
20:16 Q3 | Being a friend
25:54 Q4 | The power to choose
31:33 OT | Viktor Frankl
36:35 2OT | Opportunities to help others
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier discuss strategies to increase motivation and employee engagement through effective communication (recorded June 4, 2020).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Trying out Zoom
05:49 Q1 | Bad management
11:43 Q2 | Story Time with Spencer
17:38 Q3 | Managers making a difference
23:23 Q4 | A blessing, not a burden
PIMedia CEO and marketing expert Debbie Harris joins hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to discuss how organizations can use LinkedIn to build relationships of trust with clients and colleagues to grow their business (recorded May 26, 2020).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | A zoo visit / Debbie introduction
06:22 Q1 | Providing value through LinkedIn / profiles
14:43 Q2 | Personal and company profiles
20:32 Q3 | Messaging / DYI or outsourcing?
28:06 Q4 | Your audience / authenticity
35:32 OT | The goal is the call
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier continue their "Grace Under Pressure" series, with a focus on the high trait of extroversion and how it manifests in challenging times (recorded May 28, 2020).
Chapters:
00:00 PG | Burger time!
03:45 Q1 | The PDP Global remote working survey
11:26 Q2 | Competing communication styles (W.A.I.T.)
19:02 Q3 | Extroverts under pressure
26:03 Q4 | The importance of sincerity / optimism
33:26 OT | How optimism fades
39:18 2OT | W.A.I.T. for high pace / conformists
The Team Performance - Winning Ways for Uncertain Times podcast, hosted by Spencer Horn and Christian Napier, welcomes Jesse Ferrell for a conversation on race in Episode 14 - Let's Talk.
Jesse Ferrell, Managing Partner at JessTalk Speaking & Coaching Firm is an international speaker, executive coach and best-selling author. Jesse is a sought after advisor to Fortune 500 and multilevel entrepreneur leaders, sports professionals and business people for his life and business coaching expertise.
He has spent over 36 years in corporate America in executive leadership positions running the marketing departments for multi-billion dollar hotel casinos on the Las Vegas strip. Today he travels the world speaking and coaching leaders and executives for gaming and hospitality companies.
Chapters:
00:00 1 | Welcome Jesse!
06:46 2 | "Seven people"
13:52 3 | A second offering / speaking to cops
20:11 4 | Speaking to cops (cont'd)
25:44 5 | Occam's razor
You can see a selection of Jesse's C.O.P.S. keynote in Chicago last year on YouTube here:
https://youtu.be/yGvPTV0NVC4
Spencer Horn and Christian Napier are joined by one of the world's premiere major event experts to discuss how to build resilience, live our inner calm and lead with compassion during troubling times (recorded May 22, 2020).
PRE-GAME
00:38 - Welcome Jacqui!
1ST QUARTER
02:32 - The origins of Breathe / Jacqui's personal journey
2ND QUARTER
07:11 - Executive burnout
11:05 - The COVID-19 surveys
3RD QUARTER
15:45 - Different pandemic experiences
18:42 - Resolving anxiety
4TH QUARTER
21:28 - Becoming prepared for future unknowns
24:11 - Developing emotional intelligence
OVERTIME
25:55 - "Players' coaches"
28:18 - Maintaining mental fitness / baking bread in Switzerland
DOUBLE OVERTIME
33:32 - Why camels?
Jennifer Lier, founder of National Keynote Speakers continues her conversation with Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to share her inspirational, transformative story with important lessons for emerging successfully from the COVID-19 pandemic (recorded May 12, 2020).
PRE-GAME
00:39 - Jennifer Lier returns!
01:45 - Hymn of the Week
1ST QUARTER
05:34 - "The inability to get comfortable
07:58 - Making weight
2ND QUARTER
10:39 - Lessons from youth
14:36 - Karaoke bars
3RD QUARTER
17:26 - What if I didn't meet Linda? / Keeping focus
21:30 - Make friends with your emotions
4TH QUARTER
24:44 - "If you knew..."
27:05 - The Johnny Carson scale
OVERTIME
30:21 - Taking our own advice
DOUBLE OVERTIME
34:49 - Two more stories
39:18 - "The Business of Love"
The Productivity Specialist, Amber De La Garza, joins hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to talk about how team leaders and business owners can invest their best time into their best activities and achieve their best results (recorded May 11, 2020).
PRE-GAME
01:05 - Amber joins us from Las Vegas!
04:32 - How to define productivity
1ST QUARTER
06:27 - "Be ruthlessly decisive"
07:42 - How to identify your highest value activities
2ND QUARTER
11:01 - "What if you ask a different question?"
12:52 - A fight for survival / get in the right mindset
3RD QUARTER
15:42 - Doubling down
18:00 - Focusing on the right things
4TH QUARTER
20:09 - "Time is our most precious commodity"
21:52 - The misnomer of productivity tools
OVERTIME
24:20 - "The shiny object syndrome"
26:25 - Wearing more hats than ever
28:27 - One piece of advice
The founder of National Keynote Speakers and event expert Jennifer Lier joins Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to share her journey, COVID-19 response, lessons learned, impressions and some Linda Ronstadt! (recorded May 6, 2020).
PRE-GAME
00:41 - Welcome Jennifer!
05:27 - From entertainer to business owner
1ST QUARTER
07:25 - Polaroid and beyond
10:37 - How do we choose what we want to do?
2ND QUARTER
14:35 - Saying yes / doing what you love is hard work
16:43 - The process of overcoming fear
3RD QUARTER
19:41 - Getting an education through life
23:25 - Remaining calm under pressure
4TH QUARTER
25:52 - What is 90% of learning?
28:06 - Pivoting during a pandemic
OVERTIME
31:32 - What happens if you fail?
34:05 - Advice from Marylin Monroe
DOUBLE OVERTIME
38:55 - "It has taken a village to build me!" / Linda Ronstadt
40:53 - The importance of preparation
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier discuss how understanding team member traits can help overcome communication challenges and build unity during trying times (recorded April 27, 2020).
PRE-GAME
00:56 - A shout out to Mom
01:59 - Grace under pressure
1ST QUARTER
05:57 - Identifying behavioral styles / high traits
09:25 - Inhabiting multiple quadrants / understand yourself
2ND QUARTER
12:40 - Brutal honesty
14:32 - Small and simple things / the PDP assessment tool
3RD QUARTER
18:40 - PDP research / pandemic responses
20:36 - Laying aside our biases / the truth comes out
4TH QUARTER
24:49 - Opposites attract / a slow fuse
28:32 - Preparing for the podcast / "I'm not reading it"
OVERTIME
31:48 - Becoming aware
33:24 - Direct v indirect communication
DOUBLE OVERTIME
37:36 - Immediate change and staying the course
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier continue their focus on the most important team of all - family - with special guests Melissa Cooper and James and Shelby Arrington discussing the impact of COVID-19 on teenage children (recorded April 25, 2020).
PRE-GAME
00:35 - Guest introductions
1ST QUARTER
06:10 - How teenagers are handling stay safe, stay home
09:15 - Maintaining structure with one teenager
2ND QUARTER
12:51 - Unity from diversity
14:48 - Changing discipline
16:50 - Technology impacts
3RD QUARTER
20:19 - Learning through consequences
23:53 - Teenagers and sports
4TH QUARTER
28:56 - Techniques to keep children engaged
32:06 - Handling anxiety
34:13 - Dating at a distance
OVERTIME
37:11 - Parking lot
39:25 - Teenagers and personal responsibility
DOUBLE OVERTIME
41:19 - Adversity can bring family together
Continuing our "team family" theme, special guest Judith Bunnell joins hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to discuss the Georgetown Street Safari (recorded April 17, 2020).
PRE-GAME
00:37 - Introducing Judith Bunnell
02:58 - A Harvard beginning
1ST QUARTER
05:19 - What is the Georgetown Street Safari?
08:19 - A mother and daughter project
2ND QUARTER
11:33 - How social distancing brings us closer
3RD QUARTER
14:54 - Fresh from CNN
16:30 - Parents' feedback
4TH QUARTER
20:19 - Bridging generations
OVERTIME
23:46 - Changing education
25:57 - Not your stereotypical entrepeneur
Starting with this episode, hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier focus on the most important team of all - family - with special guests Rebecca Leneway and Emily Parker (recorded April 10, 2020).
PRE-GAME
01:17 - Welcome Rebecca and Emily!
1ST QUARTER
04:57 - The transition to working from home
08:21 - Home with young children
2ND QUARTER
10:50 - "You are a saint!"
13:10 - Stealing your idea / Softball practice with Zoom
3RD QUARTER
14:51 - Changing eating habits
17:05 - Frosting - no cake!
4TH QUARTER
20:32 - "Quarantainment" on Slack
22:21 - Connecting with 65 kids
24:41 - Losing structure
OVERTIME
26:22 - How to keep a healthy attitude
32:48 - Inadequacy is in my genetic make up
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier welcome top keynote speaker and entrepreneur Dan Lier who gives outstanding advice about changing your mindset and shares simple yet powerful tips to increase your performance in challenging times (recorded April 6, 2020).
PRE-GAME
01:01 - Introducing Dan Lier!
02:48 - Prospering during times of uncertainty
05:15 - Become part of the solution
1ST QUARTER
07:17 - The impact of illness
10:17 - Prepared from a young age
2ND QUARTER
11:45 - National championships
13:03 - Attitude and hustle
15:30 - Working for Tony Robbins
3RD QUARTER
17:18 - Two things happening right now
18:38 - Strategy 1: The power of questions
4TH QUARTER
22:29 - But what about us average joes?
24:39 - Strategy 2: "As if"
OVERTIME
29:37 - The law of association
32:48 - Magic Johnson - "Act like you belong here"
DOUBLE OVERTIME
38:08 - Strategy 3: The story you tell yourself
40:15 - Strategy 4: Small steps
41:55 - The Heisenberg Principle
Special guest Ian McCracken from Pro Recruiting International joins hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier as they discuss how to pivot your team's objectives during the COVID-19 pandemic (recorded April 3, 2020).
PRE-GAME
01:07 - We have a guest!
03:02 - Building youth around the world
1ST QUARTER
04:53 - Balancing the cure
2ND QUARTER
08:34 - How to pivot
3RD QUARTER
11:45 - Managing in crisis / leading by example
15:01 - Don't burn out / don't slow down
17:24 - Choose your consumption / sincerity with clients
4TH QUARTER
21:09 - Team performance in crisis
24:06 - Increasing your value
OVERTIME
26:20 - Our responsibility
27:56 - Two important lessons
30:08 - Desperation for good news
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier discuss ways to build positivity during challenging times (recorded March 30, 2020).
PRE-GAME
01:50 - Awash in negativity
1ST QUARTER
04:10 - Negativity bias
06:27 - A pebble in your shoe
2ND QUARTER
08:58 - Hard wired negativity
09:54 - Doing the dishes
3RD QUARTER
11:15 - The saboteur
12:10 - Pivoting to the positive
14:03 - "In the Garden of Beasts"
16:16 - The fog of war
4TH QUARTER
18:45 - Things as they really are
21:00 - Silencing the saboteur
23:12 - Reframe the situation
OVERTIME
25:40 - But what about us introverts?
30:50 - Ice cream time
32:31 - "One Little Victory"
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier, working remotely due to COVID-19 and an earthquake, discuss 4 keys to managing effective team meetings online (recorded March 23, 2020).
PRE-GAME
03:12 - "Skillful pilots..."
05:23 - Introduction to remote team meetings
1ST QUARTER
09:16 - To webcam or not to webcam?
2ND QUARTER
13:50 - An angelic room
3RD QUARTER
16:49 - Testing, testing
4TH QUARTER
21:06 - Remote etiquette
Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier, in the midst of COVID-19 and the aftermath of an earthquake, decide to make lemonade out of lemons and create a podcast (recorded March 19, 2020).
PRE-GAME
00:00 - Introduction | why are we doing this podcast?
1ST QUARTER
03:10 - Changing the mindset
06:21 - Taking advantage of remote work
07:45 - Creating a system for behavior and using the tools
2ND QUARTER
09:40 - Patience is a virtue
11:15 - Overcoming analysis paralysis
11:55 - Maintaining discipline when working remotely
14:37 - Focusing on priorities instead of fighting fires
3RD QUARTER
18:00 - Building relationships
22:09 - Hitting the reset button
4TH QUARTER
22:58 - Our collective responsibility