Episodes

Jan. 28, 2025

TacoBytes: Season 2 reflection Ask-Me-Anything style

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 c…
Jan. 21, 2025

Trust, Clarity, and Recognition: Keys to Thriving Teams with Heather Haas

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 e…
Jan. 14, 2025

Taco Bytes: Recognition and Rewards are not the same thing

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 calcul…
Jan. 7, 2025

On hiring for attitude, measuring outcomes vs tactics and human-first customer support with Lav Crnobrnja

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 star…
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…