Teamwork - A Better Way

Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier are joined by talent and recruiting expert Theresa Nordstrom who shares ideas to help leaders find the right people for their organizations (Recorded 30 July 2020).

Chapters:
00:00 PG | Welcome Theresa!
06:20 Q1 | A lack of innovation in recruitment
14:11 Q2 | "You have to have a visionary" 
24:10 Q3 | Discipline or "sacrifice the cow"
32:14 Q4 | An Olympic example  
43:24 OT | The power of employee referrals

On a very special conclusion of our four-part "international" miniseries, Mali Ambassador, Mayor and Two-Time Presidential Candidate Yeah Samake joins hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to discuss the current political landscape in Mali and the US, the role of faith in leadership, and the incredible work the Empower Mali foundation is undertaking to make a difference in the lives of Mali citizens (Recorded 16 July 2020).

For more information about the Empower Mali Foundation, please visit http://empowermali.org/

Chapters:
00:00 PG | Yeah joins us live in studio!
08:53 Q1 | A religious minority
18:09 Q2 | "I'm a believer" 
27:59 Q3 | Don't let fear hold you back 
36:22 Q4 | The people are sovereign 
44:41 OT | The true power of leadership
53:47 2OT | Wrap up

The third of four "international" episodes brings global investor, entrepeneur and leader Thiago Ayres to the podcast, joining hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier from Curitiba, Brazil (recorded Tuesday 14 July 2020).

Chapters:
00:00 PG | Welcome Thiago!
07:15 Q1 | Iguazu Falls / what's working
16:22 Q2 | How are organizations pivoting? 
23:43 Q3 | Blending remote and onsite work
30:18 Q4 | Paying attention to mental health 
36:48 OT | Creative solutions
41:33 2OT | Wrap up

In the second of four "international" episodes, Hadil Penalvert (currently in California, originally from Lebanon and raised in West Africa) discusses domestic abuse and creating a sense of community during COVID-19 (recorded Wednesday 8 July 2020).

Chapters:
00:00 PG | Welcome Hadil!
07:30 Q1 | Hadil's background
13:36 Q2 | COVID-19 and domestic abuse 
19:09 Q3 | What to do in an unsafe situation
27:02 Q4 | The pandemic and mental health
31:05 OT | Building unity
36:19 2OT | Echo chambers
42:10 3OT | Wrap up

The Team Performance podcast is going global! In the first of four episodes, Fahad Ahmed joins all the way from Pakistan to discuss how to build and strengthen  resilient relationships during these uncertain times (recorded Thursday 2 July 2020).

Chapters:
00:00 PG | Welcome Fahad!
08:09 Q1 | Relationships are everything
15:37 Q2 | COVID's impact on relationships 
21:24 Q3 | Resiliency through learning
27:32 Q4 | The benefits of resilient relationships
32:38 OT | Putting aside differences
37:28 2OT | Breaking down barriers

Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier discuss 10 ways to find happiness, especially under difficult circumstances (recorded 26 June).

Chapters:
00:00 PG | Record unhappiness
05:17 Q1 | Gratitude and service
11:09 Q2 | Humor
17:01 Q3 | Environment and balance
22:08 Q4 | Development and grace
28:26 OT | Look ahead and a moral code
36:18 2OT | One little victory

Dr. Christina Madison and Paige K. Candee join hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to discuss how businesses can safely reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chapters:
00:00 PG | Introductions
07:25 Q1 | Lives and livelihood
14:04 Q2 | Honesty is the best policy
21:58 Q3 | Managing communications
26:09 Q4 | Grief and impact on business
32:54 OT | Wear the mask

Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier are joined by Nicole Kalkowski who shares her incredible life story and the impact that gratitude and grace can have on our lives (recorded June 5, 2020).

Chapters:
00:00 PG | Nicole joins from Las Vegas!
08:15 Q1 | Time and place
14:21 Q2 | How to let go
20:16 Q3 | Being a friend
25:54 Q4 | The power to choose
31:33 OT | Viktor Frankl
36:35 2OT | Opportunities to help others

Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier discuss strategies to increase motivation and employee engagement through effective communication (recorded June 4, 2020).

Chapters:
00:00 PG | Trying out Zoom
05:49 Q1 | Bad management
11:43 Q2 | Story Time with Spencer
17:38 Q3 | Managers making a difference
23:23 Q4 | A blessing, not a burden

PIMedia CEO and marketing expert Debbie Harris joins hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to discuss how organizations can use LinkedIn to build relationships of trust with clients and colleagues to grow their business (recorded May 26, 2020).

Chapters:
00:00 PG | A zoo visit / Debbie introduction
06:22 Q1 | Providing value through LinkedIn / profiles
14:43 Q2 | Personal and company profiles
20:32 Q3 | Messaging / DYI or outsourcing?
28:06 Q4 | Your audience / authenticity
35:32 OT | The goal is the call