In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton welcomes Andy Pitt, Managing Director of Service Service Recruitment. Andy shares his journey from an initial reluctance to join the recruitment industry to eventually buying the company he loved. The discussion moves through the significance of gut instinct in decision-making and empowering team members by trusting them and avoiding micromanagement. Andy explains his leadership philosophy, focusing on treating employees as he would like to be treated and allowing them to excel in roles that suit their strengths. The conversation also touches on maintaining a positive workplace culture, embracing flexible work policies, and celebrating both successes and failures for continuous improvement. Andy’s insights offer valuable lessons for leaders aiming to create a harmonious and motivated team environment.00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome00:17 Guest Introduction: Andy Pitt00:52 Andy’s Journey to Service Service04:06 The Importance of Gut Instinct in Business06:13 Creating a Positive Work Environment09:02 Empowering Employees with Flexibility13:16 Aligning Roles with Strengths18:13 The Power of Happiness and Energy in Business28:51 Learning from Mistakes and Celebrating Successes32:11 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton explores the concept of natural leadership, contrasting it with conventional leadership models. She argues that traditional leadership, characterised by hierarchical and profit-driven approaches, is no longer suitable for today's fast-paced, interconnected business environment. Instead, she advocates for nature-inspired leadership, which emphasises adaptability, collaboration, and resilience, drawing lessons from nature’s diverse and time-tested strategies. Julia discusses the importance of understanding the dynamic realities of modern business, setting real goals, nurturing people, and taking impactful actions. She shares examples from nature, including ants, geese, and wolves, to illustrate how different leadership models can be applied to business contexts, fostering environments that are innovative, sustainable, and collectively oriented.00:00 Introduction to Impactful Teamwork00:56 Conventional vs. Nature-Inspired Leadership02:49 Challenges of Conventional Leadership04:20 The VUCA World and Leadership05:23 Nature-Inspired Leadership Models09:39 The Five Components Framework10:15 Reality and Reality Check13:36 Real Goals and People18:06 Actions and Nature Metaphors22:39 Examples of Leadership in Nature29:43 Conclusion and ReflectionConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this episode of 'Impactful Teamwork,' host Julia Felton discusses 'The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive Team' based on Patrick Lencioni's book, 'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.' Julia explains the importance of trust, conflict, commitment, accountability, and results in building effective teams. She shares insights on how these behaviors can create cohesive relationships at work and explores ways to implement these principles using her experiences, including working with horses. Julia emphasizes the significance of vulnerability-based trust, productive conflict, and the role of commitment, accountability, and results-focused teamwork in achieving business success.00:00 Introduction to Impactful Teamwork00:58 The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive Team02:56 Building Trust in Teams11:44 Embracing Conflict for Better Team Dynamics17:28 Commitment: Ensuring Team Alignment23:10 Accountability: Holding Each Other Responsible26:49 Focusing on Results: Achieving Collective Goals30:05 Conclusion and Invitation to Apply PrinciplesConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, dive into the transformative world of flow states and their critical role in enhancing team performance and innovation. The host shares insights from training with the Flow Research Collective, highlighting the neuroscience behind high performance and the benefits of achieving flow, both individually and collectively. Key topics include the four stages of flow, practical tips for creating a distraction-free environment, and the phenomenological characteristics of flow such as time dilation and effortlessness. The discussion also covers the detrimental impact of distractions, the importance of recovery stages, and actionable steps to foster flow within teams. Explore the concept of group flow, where collective performance is maximized through shared goals, open communication, and understanding unconscious cues. Learn how neurochemical triggers can enhance cooperation, creativity, and innovation. Leaders are encouraged to use these strategies to promote collaboration, productivity, and job satisfaction within their teams.00:00 Introduction to Impactful Teamwork01:05 Understanding the Neuroscience of High Performance02:06 The Concept of Flow04:12 Personal Experiences with Flow06:35 Creating a Distraction-Free Environment08:22 The Four Stages of Flow11:54 Recognizing Flow States12:53 Importance of Flow in Teams13:18 The Power of Flow in the Workplace13:56 Boosting Team Creativity and Innovation14:25 Staying Ahead with Continuous Innovation15:13 Creating a Flow-Friendly Environment17:01 Encouraging Autonomy and Feedback19:07 Promoting Skills Development and Community20:08 Understanding and Measuring Group Flow22:31 The Science Behind Group Flow24:37 Unlocking Peak Performance25:30 Conclusion and Invitation to Learn MoreConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this episode of the 'IMPACTFULTeamwork' podcast, host Julia Felton explores the transition from traditional productivity metrics to innovative human performance metrics. Drawing from the Deloitte Human Capital Survey and a Hitachi case study, the discussion highlights the importance of measuring worker happiness and its correlation with profitability and employee satisfaction. Julia explains how modern tools like AI analytics and organisational network analysis can enhance tracking and improving performance. Key topics include overcoming challenges such as productivity paranoia, leveraging data for competitive advantage, and fostering a sustainable approach to business outcomes. By integrating these new metrics, organisations can boost talent attraction, retention, well-being, and overall productivity, ultimately creating shared value for both employees and enterprises.00:00 Introduction to Impactful Teamwork01:09 The Importance of Measuring Productivity03:14 Hitachi's Unique Approach to Worker Happiness05:48 The Shift from Traditional Productivity Metrics08:27 AI and the Future of Work16:23 Challenges in Measuring Human Performance20:04 The Rise of Productivity Paranoia21:13 Balancing Business Outcomes and Human Sustainability24:03 The Importance of Transparency in Data Collection27:17 Steps to Implement Human Performance Metrics29:47 The Role of AI and Data in Performance Management31:13 Context Matters: Interpreting Data Correctly32:58 Establishing Responsible Data Practices33:47 Conclusion: The Future of Human Performance MetricsConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton delves into the essential practice of having 'courageous conversations' in the workplace. She explains how directly addressing issues can prevent underlying turmoil and significantly improve team communication, productivity, and morale. Citing studies from McKinsey, CPP Inc., and Accenture, Julia illustrates the detrimental effects of avoiding difficult conversations. The episode offers a comprehensive framework for mastering these conversations, emphasizing emotional moderation, thorough preparation, and considering situations from multiple perspectives: self, other, and observer. Practical advice includes techniques like envisioning and role-playing conversations, maintaining focus, adopting an inquiry mindset, and using box breathing for centering oneself to ensure calmness before engaging in these crucial discussions.00:00 Introduction to Impactful Teamwork00:59 The Importance of Courageous Conversations03:06 Studies on Workplace Communication04:07 Real-Life Examples and Consequences11:27 Framework for Courageous Conversations16:35 Body Language and Performance Reviews17:12 Assumptions and Intentions18:00 Personal Triggers and Emotional Awareness18:32 Adjusting Attitudes for Effective Conversations19:16 Preparing for the Conversation20:09 The Unbridled Conversation Framework20:12 Centering Yourself21:40 Clarity and Root Causes22:23 Cultivating Curiosity23:25 Ensuring Coherence24:49 Expressing Your Perspective25:29 Co-Creating Closure26:25 The Importance of Courageous Conversations27:55 Invitation to Take Action28:45 Final Thoughts and EncouragementOVERWRITE THIS TEXT WITH SHOW DESCRIPTIONConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this episode of IMPACTFUL Teamwork, host Julia Felton explores the crucial yet often overlooked role of trust in the workplace. Highlighting insights from Patrick Lencioni and her own experiences, Julia discusses how trust impacts team performance and organisational integrity. She emphaises that trust is essential for efficiency, productivity, and engagement. The episode examines how trust has evolved from the industrial revolution to the modern workplace, shedding light on the implications of remote work and COVID-19. Julia underlines the importance of leaders building trust through transparency, accountability, and open communication while addressing the challenges of distrust. She encourages leaders to invest time in nurturing relationships, sharing personal experiences with horses as a metaphor for trust-building. Julia invites listeners to consider ways to foster trust within their organisations, urging a shift towards harmony and unity for optimal organizational performance.00:00 Introduction to Trust in the Workplace01:07 The Importance of Trust02:11 Personal Anecdotes on Trust03:45 Current State of Trust in Organizations06:27 Behaviors That Erode Trust08:30 Historical Evolution of Trust12:25 Impact of Trust on Employees and Organizations14:31 Building Trust in the Workplace20:13 Conclusion and Call to ActionOVERWRITE THIS TEXT WITH SHOW DESCRIPTIONConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, host Julia Felton discusses the importance of teamwork as a competitive advantage and explores strategies to develop high-performing teams. Inspired by a McKinsey & Company research article, Julia delves into the 'three E’s'—Elevate, Empower, and Energize—as crucial steps for effective organisational transformation. She shares insights on how to harness the collective energy of team members, the significance of role modelling by leaders, and the necessity of engaging all job levels in the change process. The episode emphasizes creating sustainable conditions for change and effective communication to foster a culture of innovation and adaptability within organisations.00:00 Introduction to Impactful Teamwork01:12 The Importance of Employee Will in Transformations03:05 The Three E's of Change: Elevate, Empower, Energize04:32 Deep Dive into Elevate12:09 Deep Dive into Empower14:14 Deep Dive into Energize18:51 Final Thoughts and Reflections20:42 Conclusion and FarewellConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this episode of 'Impactful Teamwork,' host Julia Felton explores the concept of agile leadership, inspired by her recent webinar. Julia delves into the critical attributes of agile leaders, such as adaptability, empowerment, and collaboration, providing real-world examples from companies like Spotify, Google, and Pixar. She also draws fascinating parallels between agile leadership and natural systems, demonstrating how nature's interdependent and flexible approach can inform business strategies. Tune in to discover practical steps to build agile leadership within your own team, foster innovation, and navigate the ever-changing business landscape.00:00 Introduction to Agile Leadership01:47 Defining Agile Leadership03:02 Examples of Agile Leadership in Practice03:39 Key Attributes of Agile Leaders06:53 The Importance of Agile Leadership in Uncertain Times11:41 Lessons from Nature on Agility23:38 Practical Steps to Build Agile Leadership27:26 Conclusion and Invitation to EngageOVERWRITE THIS TEXT WITH SHOW DESCRIPTIONConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, host Julia Felton, founder of Business Horsepower, discusses the transformative power of collaboration over competition in business. Julia dives into why collaboration is crucial for fostering innovation, engagement, and resilience within teams, highlighting research findings and real-world examples. She presents a model with five pillars to shift mindsets from competition to collaboration: creating a safe environment, facilitation, co-creating rules, unleashing potential, and maintaining alignment. The episode emphasizes the importance of collaborative leadership and offers practical steps to build a more cohesive and productive team.00:00 Introduction to Impactful Teamwork00:54 The Power of Collaboration Over Competition03:28 Nature's Lessons on Collaboration05:25 The Importance of Collaboration in Modern Business07:53 Shifting from Competition to Collaboration09:15 The Five Pillars of a Collaborative Mindset14:02 Conclusion and Call to Action17:53 Podcast Outro and Listener EngagementOVERWRITE THIS TEXT WITH SHOW DESCRIPTIONConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this episode of 'Impactful Teamwork,' host Julia Felton explores the significance of investing in your team to harness the true potential of teamwork. Julia highlights that teamwork is often an unrecognised and untapped superpower in business, advocating for a strategic and committed approach to team development. She discusses the importance of making a conscious decision to invest financially, emotionally, and energetically in team growth. Julia shares 10 actionable ways to invest in your team, emphasizing compounded benefits, the necessity of having the right team members, and the value of fostering a cohesive and connected team environment. She also touches upon the challenges of investing in team development, including ensuring a return on investment, the role of accountability, and managing underperforming team members. Julia provides insights from her own experiences, drawing on real-life examples to illustrate the transformative power of proper team investment. The episode concludes with an invitation to leaders to evaluate their current team investment strategies and think about tangible ways to elevate their team's performance.00:00 Welcome to Impactful Teamwork01:04 The Importance of Investing in Your Team02:33 Making the Commitment to Team Development04:58 Building the Right Team07:25 Creating a Community Spirit13:46 Empowering Team Members18:20 Ensuring ROI and Accountability20:40 Stretching Beyond Comfort Zones23:35 Setting Up for Success26:10 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, host Julia Felt discusses the undeniable importance of teamwork as a competitive advantage in business. Drawing from recent experiences, Julia explores the concept of TLC—Trust, Connection, and Leadership—to illustrate how slowing down can lead to stronger team cohesion and higher productivity. She shares insights from her Equine Facilitated Leadership Retreat and explains how trust, emotional intelligence, and varying leadership styles can help create high-performing teams. Listeners are introduced to the TLC triad and are encouraged to apply these principles to boost engagement and achieve remarkable results in their teams.00:00 Introduction to Impactful Teamwork01:16 The Power of Slowing Down05:39 Understanding the TLC Model07:13 Building Trust in Teams11:18 The Importance of Human Connection16:59 Leadership Styles Inspired by Horses23:42 Conclusion and Next StepsConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this edition of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, host Julia Felton delves into the concept of catalysts within teams, inspired by John Maxwell's 'law of the catalyst.' Julia discusses the importance of catalysts—team members who make things happen—by sharing examples and outlining nine key attributes such as intuition, passion, talent, creativity, and influence. She reflects on personal experiences, including leading teams through the Enron scandal and showcasing catalyst examples like Dani, the founder of Eat Sleep Ride. The episode aims to help listeners identify and develop catalysts within their own teams to drive higher performance and unity.00:00 Introduction to Impactful Teamwork01:24 Recap of Last Week's Episode02:28 The Law of the Catalyst05:44 Real-Life Examples of Catalysts09:25 Identifying Catalysts in Your Team09:45 Attributes of Catalysts22:43 Developing Catalysts in Your Team23:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts24:35 Outro and Call to ActionConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this week's edition of Impactful Teamwork, Julia Felton, founder of Business HorsePower, shares insights on how attitude shapes the performance and success of teams. Julia recounts her inspiring visit to Eat Sleep Ride, a community interest group in Scotland, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive attitude within a team. Drawing from John Maxwell's concept of the 'Law of the Bad Apple,' Julia explains how both positive and negative attitudes can influence team dynamics and outcomes. She offers practical principles on recognizing and managing attitudes to foster a high-performing team. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their team’s attitudes and consider strategies for cultivating a positive, collaborative environment.00:00 Introduction to Impactful Teamwork01:18 A Visit to Eat Sleep Ride04:55 The Law of the Bad Apple05:54 Five Principles of Attitude in Teams08:55 The Contagious Nature of Attitude13:17 Identifying and Addressing Bad Attitudes19:44 Conclusion and ReflectionConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton explores the invaluable lessons from the Paris Olympic Games and applies them to business. Key takeaways include the importance of preparation, collaboration, embracing innovation, resilience, fostering diversity, prioritising mental health, and thinking long-term. Julia provides concrete examples from the Olympics and discusses how these principles can enhance team dynamics and drive business success. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to implement these lessons in their own operations.00:00 Introduction to Impactful Teamwork01:00 Lessons from the Paris Olympic Games05:52 The Power of Preparation and Planning10:45 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work14:56 Innovation Under Pressure17:22 Resilience in the Face of Adversity19:57 Diversity and Inclusion21:38 The Importance of Mental Health24:25 Thinking Beyond the Immediate27:13 Never Ever Give Up28:55 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, host Julia Felton delves into the importance of teamwork as a competitive advantage and explores strategies to effectively manage remote and hybrid teams. Drawing from recent Gallup research involving 2,877 U.S. workers, the episode highlights four key tactics for boosting hybrid team productivity: planning for success, coordinating hybrid collaboration, reflecting and adapting, and upskilling team members. Felton also emphasizes the need for clear policies, regular check-ins, effective team charters, and the importance of fostering strong interpersonal relationships within hybrid teams to drive engagement and reduce burnout.01:06 The Shift to Remote and Hybrid Work02:34 Challenges of Remote Collaboration04:31 Gallup's Research on Hybrid Teams05:31 Planning for Hybrid Success10:20 Coordinating Hybrid Collaboration14:21 Reflecting and Adapting for Improvement15:41 Upskilling for Hybrid Work16:57 Building Stronger Team RelationshipsConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton reflects on her experiences from a transformative corporate event at Farnborough Airshow. Julia shares seven key lessons on building and managing high-performance teams, drawing from her role in facilitating a seamless, collaborative experience in a high-pressure environment. Key strategies discussed include shared leadership, clear role definitions, contextualizing tasks, paying attention to team dynamics, seeking feedback, expressing gratitude, and leading by example. Julia also emphasises the importance of practical experiences in honing leadership skills and highlights the significant impact these lessons can have on team cohesion and productivity.Here are the highlights from this episode:01:11 Lessons from the Corporate Event with Horses03:19 Insights from Farnborough Airshow07:37 Building a High-Performance Team09:27 Seven Key Lessons for Team Success22:39 Conclusion and Call to ActionConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, the host delves into the benefits and strategies of effective teamwork, drawing lessons from nature's efficient creatures such as bees and ants. The discussion touches on the structured roles within beehives and ant colonies, emphasizing the importance of clear role definitions and communication in enhancing productivity and disaster management in business environments. Challenges such as lack of autonomy and silo mentality are also explored. The episode encourages listeners to observe natural phenomena for insights that can be applied in the workplace, ultimately highlighting teamwork as a critical competitive advantage.Here are the highlights from this episode:01:11 Personal Safari Experience and Leadership Lessons03:02 Teamwork Lessons from Honeybees06:00 Management Insights from Honeybees12:05 Teamwork Lessons from Ants16:47 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, host and leadership specialist Julia Felton explores the crucial role of energy management in achieving high performance. Julia highlights the shift from traditional time management to energy management, detailing how physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual energy contribute to effective teamwork and leadership. She also discusses the paradigms of energy expenditure and renewal, offering practical strategies and the importance of rituals to maintain peak engagement and productivity. The episode provides insights and actionable tactics for leaders looking to foster a thriving, high-energy team environment. Key references include the influential book 'The Power of Full Engagement' by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz.Here are the highlights from this episode:01:09 The Power of Full Engagement02:19 Managing Energy, Not Time06:14 Principles of Full Engagement10:07 Restoring Physical and Emotional Energy20:48 Visualization and Meditation Techniques24:27 Balancing Energy Expenditure and RenewalConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, host Julia Felton explores the crucial concept of energy management for leaders and its impact on team productivity and workplace well-being. From the backdrop of her vacation in Greece, Julia delves into Peter Drucker's insights on self-care for leaders and explains the importance of managing one's energy to inspire and support team members. Highlighting the limitations of time management and the benefits of energy-focused strategies, Julia emphasizes a holistic approach that integrates physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual energies. She also discusses the significance of well-being conversations and adapting work environments to individual needs as a way to foster team engagement and reduce turnover. Julia advocates for small, consistent changes to improve well-being and concludes by teasing more in-depth discussions on energy types and management strategies in future episodes.Here are the highlights from this episode:00:57 Pillars of Effective Teamwork01:42 The Importance of Energy Management03:11 The Role of Leaders in Energy Management10:50 The Science Behind Energy and Performance17:27 Practical Tips for Managing Team Energy23:20 Conclusion and Next StepsConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this episode of 'Impactful Teamwork,' host Julia Felton discusses the profound impact leaders can have on their teams and the broader organization through their 'impact ripple.' Using the analogy of a stone causing ripples in water, Julia explains how self-awareness and understanding of one's influence can lead to either positive or negative outcomes. She emphasizes the importance of non-verbal communication and introduces the 'awareness wheel' to help leaders better understand and manage their effects on others. The episode offers practical insights and tactics for fostering a positive work environment, ultimately aiming to extend beneficial influences into the wider community.Here are the highlights from this episode:01:21 Understanding the Impact of Ripple03:09 The Leadership Wake and Its Effects07:11 Introducing the Awareness Wheel11:01 The Power of Nonverbal Communication17:50 Creating a Positive Impact Ripple19:39 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felt explores the critical role of values in business through a personal story from her time at Arthur Anderson. Despite the firm's strong values established by its founder, a shift in focus and misalignment between divisions eventually led to its downfall. The episode emphasizes the significance of values in guiding business operations and maintaining trust with clients and shares insights on how leaders can ensure their teams are aligned with these core principles. Additionally, Julia includes examples from Costco's leadership to illustrate the long-term benefits of a value-driven culture.Here are the highlights from this episode:01:08 Understanding the Importance of Values02:00 The Rise and Fall of Arthur Anderson04:58 Lessons from Arthur Anderson's Collapse10:45 The Role of Values in Business Culture14:08 Conclusion and Key TakeawaysConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton explores the significance of purpose within organisations. Felton, a leadership development and team engagement specialist, emphasises the importance of a clearly articulated purpose to unify team efforts and avoid silo mentality. She references insights from her book, 'Unbridled Business,' and other industry thought leaders like Simon Sinek, to illustrate how a compelling purpose can drive motivation, ethical business practices, and ultimately, profitability. The discussion covers how a purpose-driven culture not only engages team members but also attracts customers and investors. Felton encourages listeners to reflect on their organisation's purpose and to ensure it is lived daily, citing examples from companies like Disney, Apple, and Unilever.02:01 The Power of Purpose in Business02:41 Generational Shifts and Purpose03:34 Purpose Beyond Profit07:15 Simon Sinek's Golden Circle12:43 Examples of Compelling Company Purposes13:32 Purpose, Mission, and Vision14:54 The Role of Purpose in Personal and Business Success21:36 Reflecting on Your Company's Purpose24:06 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, host Julia Felton delves into the fundamental principles of teamwork, emphasizing its undeniable advantages for businesses. She suggests that by looking to nature, businesses can find sustainable models for leadership and growth. Julia draws insights from her book, 'Unbridled Business, Unlocking Nature's Wisdom to Reinvent Leadership,' and shares strategies for creating collaborative, high-performing teams. She contrasts the flaws in the current business models with the harmonious interdependence observed in natural ecosystems, advocating for a shift from siloed, command-and-control structures to more collaborative environments. This episode underscores the importance of long-term sustainability and the natural rhythms of business, urging leaders to adopt a holistic, nature-inspired approach to management.Here are the highlights from this episode:01:30 Nature's Influence on Business04:16 Lessons from Horses and Business Systems06:13 The Power of Collaboration17:55 Command and Control vs. Collaborative Leadership21:36 The Natural Rhythm of Business25:25 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this episode of 'Impactful Teamwork', host Julia Feltman explores valuable teamwork lessons derived from observing animals in their natural habitats. Focused on her experiences in the African bush, Julia shares intriguing insights from the behaviors of lions, elephants, and Cape buffalo. Learn how the social structures and collaborative strategies of these animals can be applied to improve business teams. Key takeaways include the importance of defined roles, strategic partnerships, empathetic leadership, and effective communication. Julia also teases future episodes by discussing teamwork lessons from insects like bees and ants.Here are the highlights from this episode:00:00 Introduction to Teamwork Lessons from Nature02:16 Personal Journey: From Corporate to Safari Guide04:27 Teamwork Lessons from Lions13:37 Teamwork Lessons from Elephants17:04 Teamwork Lessons from Cape Buffalo22:38 Conclusion and Future TopicsConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

In this episode, we dive deep into the critical role of leadership in fostering effective teamwork. We discuss how the performance of a leader significantly influences the success of a team, touching on concepts from Simon Bowen’s Model Method. We explore the 16 attributes of great leaders encapsulated in the acronym "COURAGEOUS IMPACT" and discuss practical steps leaders can take to embody these qualities and lead their teams to success.Here are the highlights from this episode:00:59 The Crucial Role of Leadership in Teamwork01:38 Introducing Simon Bowen's Leadership Model04:35 The Attributes of Courageous Leadership06:58 Deep Dive into the Attributes of Courageous Impact08:15 The Importance of Data and Decision Making21:04 Exploring the IMPACT Acronym in Leadership28:37 Final Thoughts and Invitation to Lead with Courageous ImpactTake the Courageous Leader Assessment at www.unbridledbusiness.net/leadershipquizConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

This episode of Impactful Teamwork focuses on the importance of understanding individual roles within a team to enhance overall performance. I introduces the concept of 'flow' as a state of peak performance where work feels effortless and enjoyable, emphasising that teams achieving flow can significantly boost productivity and satisfaction. Strategies for encouraging flow, including aligning challenges with skills and minimizing distractions, are discussed. The importance of feedback loops in maintaining flow and performance is also highlighted. Furthermore, the episode explores common reasons leaders fail to delegate or effectively utilise teams, underscoring the power of teamwork in achieving extraordinary results. The speaker advocates for placing team members in roles that best suit their skills and contribute most effectively to the team's goals, using analogies from sports to illustrate the dire consequences of misalignment. The episode ends with a call to action for business leaders to reassess team roles to ensure everyone is positioned to contribute optimally, ultimately creating a win-win situation for individuals and the organisation.Here are the highlights from this episode:00:04 The Power of Teamwork and the Concept of Flow01:05 Achieving Flow in the Workplace05:32 Creating the Right Conditions for Flow09:41 The Importance of Team Dynamics and Roles15:04 The Right People in the Right Roles: A Deep Dive21:11 The Impact of Proper Role AlignmentConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

Welcome back to Impactful Teamwork, where we explore the vital role of teamwork in business success. Today, we're taking a deep dive into the cornerstone of trust and how it fuels high-performance teams. Join me as we explore excerpts from "Unbridled Business," uncovering valuable insights on trust and its transformative power.Here are the highlights from this episode:3:38  Trust as a business lubricant4:30  Impact of no trust5:00  What is trust6:03  We don’t trust rules we trust people7:19  Examples of the government losing trust with the public8:10  Effect of a lack of trust in business8:45  Extending trust10:11  Value v Leverage16:45  How team members add value and leverage17:18  Unbridled Team Equation18:28  Case Study: Tipico Group22:24  Power of relationshipsSign up here to secure a copy of my book - Unbridled BusinessConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

Welcome to Impactful Teamwork with Julia Felton. Today, we're diving into why teamwork matters more than ever. From delivering stellar customer service to navigating rapid change, teams are the superpower businesses need to unlock.Key Points:In a service economy, empowered teams drive exceptional customer experiences, as seen in examples like Virgin and Southwest Airlines.Shared leadership and collaboration are essential for navigating today's fast-paced, information-rich world.Historical and recent examples highlight the enduring value of teamwork and its role in achieving collective goals.Here are the highlights from this episode:(02:26) Real-Life Example(08:10) Identifying Underperformance(15:12) Addressing Underperformance(18:12) Teamwork is essential Connect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

Welcome to the Impactful Teamwork podcast, where we explore strategies and tactics to develop game-changing teams for business success. In today's episode, we delve into real-life examples of effective teamwork, showcasing how collaboration drives exceptional results across various industries. From historical events to modern business practices, we uncover the power of unified efforts in achieving common goals.Here are the highlights from this episode:(01:12) Teamwork as a competitive advantage(03:53) Historical Example of Teamwork: D-Day and Apollo Landing(13:27) Modern Business Success Stories: Google, Southwest Airlines, Starbucks, Zappos, and Apple(20:05) Empowerment and InnovationConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

Welcome back to "Impactful Teamwork"! In this episode, we explore the critical role of diversity in teams and how it acts as a catalyst for innovation and success. Let's dive into the evolving concept of diversity in the workplace, going beyond traditional notions to encompass a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and attributes, including cognitive and experiential diversity.Here are the highlights from this episode:Connect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify