Episodes

Dec. 17, 2024

Taco Bytes: The importance of rituals in building teams

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 …
Dec. 10, 2024

The Evolution of Remote Work with Sondre Rasch

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 tre…
Dec. 3, 2024

TacoBytes: inside CultureCon - fanness and the future of employee engagement

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 …
Nov. 26, 2024

Feedback Loops and Trust Falls: A Designer's Approach to Building a Team

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 ho…
Nov. 19, 2024

Taco Bytes: Why you shouldn't trust engagement surveys

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…
Nov. 12, 2024

On Leading Kids vs. Adults, Running Otus Without HR, and Building a Team of Developers and Teachers with Chris Hull

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 …
Nov. 5, 2024

Taco Bytes: myths and facts about workplace happiness

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, t…
Oct. 29, 2024

Why Learning is the Key to Building Your Team (and How to Make it Not Suck) with Lisa Lie

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…
Oct. 22, 2024

Taco Bytes: Is unlimited PTO a trap?

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 skeptic…
Oct. 15, 2024

From Startup to 250 Employees: The Power of Culture at Limble with Bryan Christiansen

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. Bry…
Oct. 8, 2024

Taco Bytes: Living your company values, actually.

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 intri…
Sept. 30, 2024

Let’s Talk Comp (Without the Corporate Snooze-Fest): Fair Pay, Transparency, and What Really Matters with Lola Han

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-d…
July 23, 2024

Season One’s Unmissable Moments - E16

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 le…
July 10, 2024

Ending with a question, how to measure culture & three things you can do today to affect it | Eddie Geller - E15

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 …
June 25, 2024

Yes, And… to Better Teams! How Improv Games Boost Confidence and Connection | Jordan Hirsch & Sarah Filman - E14

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 ex…
June 11, 2024

Forget Compliance—Build a Culture of Buy-In & How to Engineer Real Engagement | Aaron Schmookler - E13

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 …
May 28, 2024

Give Back to Move Forward: Craft Company Culture through Shared Experiences | Jason Piasecki - E12

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…
May 14, 2024

From West Point to Industry, Using Empathy and Discipline to Lead | Steve Hedrick - E11

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 petroc…
April 30, 2024

The Coach’s Playbook: Serve Up Success by Fostering Team Values | Malia Shoji - E10

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 member…
April 16, 2024

Translating Sports Team Principles to the Business World | Lloyd Fobi - E9

Hey friends! I recently 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 talkin…
April 2, 2024

'The Swing', what gives a team the edge and how to start a movement w/ Liz Hofreuter

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 tutorin…
March 19, 2024

How to Engage, Give Back and Have Fun with a Fully Distributed Team w/ Brad Williams

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. Wo…
Feb. 26, 2024

Organizational Feedback Loops, Working with Me Guide, Open Door Quitting Policy, and Transitioning from Contributor to Leader w/ Chris Coffey

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 …
Feb. 13, 2024

Stop Managing and Start Leading w/ Katie Regan

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 b…