Season 2

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…