In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld chats with Jonathan Bennett, a strategic advisor and executive coach for purpose-driven leaders who need help solving their organization’s toughest obstacles. Jonathan shares his career path from poet to strategic advisor, and how his experiences taught him to coach from a place of deep listening and empathy. Dane and Jonathan discuss the value of emotional intelligence, communication skills, and social capital in leadership. Jonathan explains why you need deep engagement strategies for people outside the team early on, and how to start. They also talk about the impact of therapy on leadership and workplace dynamics, how younger generations are leading differently from their Gen X counterparts, and how self expression is changing in today’s workforce. If you’re looking for ways to improve how your team works together, this episode is worth your time.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast

01:36 Dane Groenveld Welcomes Jonathan Bennett

03:00 Jonathan's Journey: From Literature to Leadership

03:30 Lessons from Building a New Hospital

08:05 The Role of Social Capital in Leadership

17:33 The New Generation's Approach to Work

24:57 Dealing with Anxiety in the Young Generation

26:23 Intergenerational Team Dynamics

28:06 Coaching Executives for Modern Leadership

29:54 Role-Playing and Scenario Training

31:24 Indigenous Approaches to Trust and Decision Making

36:29 The Importance of Onboarding and Early Agreements

43:06 Navigating Self-Expression and DEI Challenges

47:24 Concluding Thoughts and Contact Information