• #172 - IRS vs. DOD: Diverse Strategies in Teleworking and Employee Management
    2024/05/13

    In the latest episode of "Team Anywhere," hosts Mitch Simon and Brett Putter delve into contemporary challenges in organizational cultures, specifically focusing on human-centric leadership. They discuss the contrasting telework policies of the IRS and DOD, highlighting the DOD’s push towards flexible work arrangements to attract talent and stay competitive. The episode emphasizes the need for training DOD managers in outcome-based leadership and maintaining effective communication in remote settings. The hosts also explore the implications of the IRS’s mandatory office return policy, probing its impact on work-life balance, leadership trust, and organizational culture, underpinning the vital role of human-centric leadership in modern workplaces.


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  • #171 - The Role of Joy in Attracting and Retaining Gen Z Workers
    2024/04/29

    In this episode of Team Anywhere, hosts Mitch Simon and Brett Putter delve into the increasing need for human-centric leadership, particularly for Gen Z who seek purposeful work. They highlight how 54% of Gen Z workers feel disengaged, urging leaders to infuse joy into the workplace to retain young talent. Through frameworks like Task Relevant Maturity (TRM), they explore how intentional leadership and mentoring can enhance job satisfaction and performance. The episode emphasizes cultivating a work environment where tasks are interesting, challenging, rewarding, and fun, and the importance of understanding the team needs to foster a sense of fulfillment and collaboration.


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  • #170 - Building Strong Culture in Hybrid Team Environments
    2024/04/15

    In this episode of “Team Anywhere,” hosts Mitch Simon and Brett Putter delve into the essential role of human-centric leadership in remote work. They uncover how the best remote managers serve as facilitators and coaches, nurturing environments where individuals thrive autonomously. Emphasizing the shift in workers' roles, they discuss Brett's Inspire Teams course, aimed at empowering remote team members with enhanced cultural and collaboration skills. Exploring challenges like "hybrid work friction," Brett and Mitch advocate for clear leadership strategies that align culture and responsibility, crucial in a successful remote work dynamic. Tune in for insights on navigating hybrid team management with a people-first approach.


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  • #169 - The Hybrid Work Revolution: Balancing Family, Work, and Connection
    2024/04/01

    In this episode of Team Anywhere, Mitch and Brett highlight the critical role of human-centric leadership in thriving hybrid workplaces. Brett Putter reveals how connectedness is fostered through strategic structures rather than just physical presence. Focusing on emotional proximity, they explore one-on-one meetings as a trust-building tool and the importance of managers knowing their team members' personal and professional landscapes. The episode underscores intentional engagement, celebrating "moments that matter," and understanding the human aspect of remote work. Successful hybrid strategies emphasize leaders' efforts in relationship-building, recognition, and strengthening social capital for high-performing teams.


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  • #168 - The Essentials of Trust in High-Performing Teams: A Practical Guide
    2024/03/11

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


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  • #167 - The Competitive Edge of Shorter Work Weeks
    2024/02/26

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


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    47 分
  • #166 - How to Build Happy & Productive Remote Teams
    2024/02/12

    In this episode of Team Anywhere, Mitch Simon converses with Melissa Romo, seasoned business leader and author, delving into the essential qualities of human-centric leadership for remote teams. Melissa shares insights from her book "Your Resource is Human," advocating for empathy, joy, and connection—vital elements that foster innovation and productivity remotely.


    She underscores the role of emotions in leadership, emphasizing emotional contagion and the value of companionate love that boosts team performance. Throughout the episode, Melissa and Mitch explore strategies for overcoming remote work challenges, showcasing the transformative power of empathetic leadership in a distributed workforce.


    Chapters:

    • 0:00 - Preview
    • 0:40 - Introduction
    • 2:31 - Learnings from Working Remotely
    • 4:55 - What Made Melissa Write Her book?
    • 8:14 - Emotions in a Remote Setting
    • 13:27 - How can Companionate Love Impact You Virtually?
    • 19:12 - Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast!
    • 19:31 - Belonging: How to Create It & the Dark Side of It
    • 22:42 - The Dark Side of Joy
    • 27:45 - It’s Actually Distributed Work
    • 29:18 - The Brainstorming Myth
    • 31:51 - Where to Find Melissa Romo & Her Book?
    • 33:36 - Thanks for Watching/Listening!


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    35 分
  • #165 - Fueling Success: How Happiness Impacts Your Workday
    2024/01/29

    In this episode of Team Anywhere, I interviewed Jessica Weiss, a TEDx speaker and happiness expert. Jessica emphasizes the importance of human-centric leadership within organizations, particularly in the context of hybrid and virtual team management. She highlights the essential role of fostering friendships at work, aligning individual strengths with meaningful work, and recognizing the importance of making progress for generating happiness and productivity. Jessica also candidly shares her own happiness journey, including her insights on delivering a TEDx talk.


    Chapters:

    • 0:00 - Preview
    • 1:10 - Introduction
    • 1:54 - Jessica's Story of Happiness
    • 5:14 - Is Jessica Happy?
    • 5:47 - How to Build Happiness
    • 8:27 - Be Happy, Be Productive!
    • 13:49 - Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast!
    • 14:10 - Building Connections is Work!
    • 21:57 - How are Companies Measuring Happiness
    • 23:18 - Jessica's TEDx Experience
    • 26:03 - Where to Find Jessica Weiss
    • 27:17 - Thank you for Listening/Watching!


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    ► https://simonleadershipalliance.com/TA165-jessica-weiss


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    ► https://youtu.be/pqIu2-rcbFk


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    28 分