Career Dreams

The future of personal growth and development can feel overwhelming, especially with the rise of AI and the rapid pace of change. In this episode, Michelle and Chase share four practical strategies to help you future proof your career by focusing on what you can control. These everyday strategies will empower you to take charge and become the architect of your career dreams in 2026 and beyond.

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Michelle and Chase wrap up their series on The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni with a conversation about the fifth dysfunction: inattention to results.

They explore what happens when team members prioritize personal success over collective outcomes and how leaders can refocus teams on shared goals, accountability, and measurable impact.

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Michelle and Chase continue their series on The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni, this time diving into the fourth dysfunction: avoidance of accountability.

They explore how accountability shows up (or doesn't) on teams, why peer-to-peer accountability matters, and how leaders can foster a culture where commitments are upheld and performance is elevated.

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Michelle and Chase continue their journey through The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni, this time unpacking the third dysfunction: lack of commitment.

They explore how ambiguity and avoidance can stall progress, and why clarity and buy-in are essential for team momentum. If you've ever struggled with getting alignment or follow-through, this episode is for you.

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Michelle and Chase continue their series on the book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni, this time diving into the second dysfunction: fear of conflict.

They explore why healthy conflict is essential for high-performing teams, how to recognize when it's missing, and what leaders can do to create space for honest, productive dialogue.

Article: Overcoming Fear of Conflict

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In this episode, Michelle and Chase explore the first dysfunction from Patrick Lencioni's The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: the absence of trust.

They talk about what real, vulnerability-based trust looks like on teams and why it's the foundation for everything else.

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In this new series, Michelle and Chase dive into the book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencion, a timeless leadership classic for teams and leaders still today. Each episode will unpack one of the five core dysfunctions Lencioni outlines, offering practical insights and real-world applications for building stronger, more cohesive teams.

Whether you're a seasoned leader or an emerging one, follow along as Michelle and Chase bring this powerful framework to life through thoughtful discussion and actionable takeaways.

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In this episode, Michelle and Chase sit down with Amber Watts to explore a transformative approach to employee development: Everboarding. Amber shares insights from her book From Onboarding to Everboarding: Redefining Employee Development, challenging traditional views of onboarding as a one-time event and reframing it as a strategic, ongoing process that fuels long-term performance, retention, and growth.

Key Takeaways:

• Everboarding begins after the welcome packet. It's about building systems that evolve with your people.
• Onboarding is a strategy, not an event. Leaders play a critical role in reinforcing key messages and creating a culture of continuous enablement.
• It's a relay, not a race. Ownership of development shifts across HR, L&D, employees, and leaders, each carrying the baton at different stages.
• Mid-career professionals matter too. Everboarding isn't just for new employees, it's about staying adaptive, relevant, and growth-focused throughout an employee's journey.
• Growth is self-driven, but leaders are powerful partners. Development isn't always about promotion, it can be about deepening expertise and staying engaged.
• You don't need a program - you need a plan. Amber shares practical advice for organizations to implement an everboarding strategy.

Everboarding is a growth lever for organizations. It shifts the focus from simply getting someone started to keeping them growing, a mindset that's essential in today's fast-changing workplace.

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Website: radicalgrowthworks.com

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Michelle and Chase explore the phrase "the hills we die on" and how rigid beliefs can hinder empathy, trust, and influence. They discuss the importance of recognizing alternative perspectives and moving beyond the mindset that the old way is always the right way.

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Dream on!

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of Career Dreams, Adam Bouse, Founder & Coach at Optimistic Coaching, joins Michelle and Chase to share his personal journey. It's a wonderful a conversation about what it means to practice positivity in the face of life's hardest moments.

This episode explores how life and work intersect, especially during times of grief, loss, or personal challenge. Adam offers insights into authentic optimism, not the kind that glosses over loss or grief, but the kind that embraces it with honesty and hope. In this conversation, Adam unpacks how leaders and teammates can support one another, create space for real emotions, and lead with care.

Key Topics:

• The difference between authentic positivity and toxic positivity
• Navigating grief and challenge while continuing to show up at work
• The importance of adaptive leadership and creating space for honesty, care and connection
• Why balance might be the wrong goal and what to aim for instead
• The power of intentional living and leading with values
• How a genuine sense of care drives performance

Connect with Adam:

Email: [email protected] Website: Optimistic Coaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adambouse/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimisticcoaching/

Resources:

Book: Adaptive Leadership Article: My first workshop back in 9 months

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Dream on!