The Future Of Teamwork with Dane Groeneveld

On this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld chats with Dr. Ellen Choi, professor of organizational behavior and researcher on mindfulness, leadership, and workplace well-being, to explore how self-awareness, self-compassion, and emotional intelligence can help teams thrive. Ellen and Dane discuss why workplaces often leave so little room for emotions, how leaders can model healthier ways of relating to themselves and others, and why burnout can be a sign that something deeper needs attention. This episode gives great considerations for leaders to build trust, better communication, and stronger bonds in their teams.

What does it mean for you or the people on your team to emerge as your true selves, and how does that authenticity change the way you work? On this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld talks with Amazon bestselling author Ella Samson, a former Deloitte Consulting VP with 30 years of enterprise leadership experience and author of The Power of Emergence: A Memoir to Demystify Gender Identity and Inspire Belonging in the Workplace. Drawing on her own experience, Ella explains why there's a gap between leaders' intentions around belonging and how those efforts are experienced by gender-diverse and transgender employees. She also shares why closing it starts with understanding gender identity as something we all have. Along the way, she and Dane explore why belonging starts with trust, how showing up authentically accelerated her own career, why the word "emergence" matters, and why it's okay for leaders to admit they don't fully understand. This episode is for leaders who want every member of their team to feel they genuinely belong. 

On this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld sits down with Casey Jacox, an author, speaker, executive coach, and host of The Quarterback DadCast. Together, Dane and Casey talk about the human skills that help teams navigate change, build trust, and get better results. Casey shares the unconventional story of how he got started in coaching, why humility, vulnerability, and curiosity are at the heart of his “HVC flywheel,” and how leaders can create lasting change without simply telling people what to do. Whether you’re leading a team or working behind the scenes, this episode will show you the importance of humility, vulnerability, and curiosity. 

Every organization has neurodivergence. Are you embracing that diversity, or working against it? On this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld interviews Felicia Davis, founder of Eunoia Thinking and author of Autism, Not Attitude: Embracing Neurodivergence at Work and in Relationships, about neurodivergence and the way we work together. Felicia shares her depth of knowledge on neurodivergence in the workplace, including the importance of “level setting” on teams, the hidden costs of ignoring the needs of neurodivergent employees, and practical strategies to have better 1:1 meetings and performance reviews with your neurodivergent team members. This episode is packed with practical strategies for leaders and managers of any sized team. 

What does a healthy relationship between a CEO, leadership team, and board of directors actually look like? On this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld sits down with Jim Brown, Founder of OrgHealth and author of The Imperfect Board Member and The Imperfect CEO, to talk about the often misunderstood role of boards and what it takes to create healthier leadership dynamics. Jim shares the common mistakes board members make, how great board members can create shared ownership, and how leaders can spend less of their time “fixing” and more of their time leading people. Jim also shares his Ascent Model for organizational health. Tune in for a conversation about imperfect leadership, better questions, and building boards that truly add value.

On this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld sits down with Phil Brown, Experiential and Adventure Education Trainer & Facilitator and host of the podcast Vertical Playpen. Phil shares what learning outcomes and team-building can happen when teams step outside their usual environments and into experiences that challenge them in new ways. Phil shares how leaders can create psychological safety, why leaders should encourage dissent in a productive way, and what simple framework Phil uses to problem-solve with teams. If you want to think less like a traditional manager and more like an adventure guide, this episode is for you.

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld speaks with Maggie Jackson—journalist, social critic, and author of Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure—about the power of not knowing and how it shapes collaboration, leadership, and human connection.

Together, they explore how modern work environments often reward certainty and speed, even when deeper thinking is needed. Maggie shares why uncertainty isn't a flaw to fix, but a space where better questions—and better teamwork—can take shape. Whether you're leading a team or contributing to one, this conversation offers a fresh lens on how to navigate complexity, listen more openly, and make room for curiosity.

What if we all said what we actually meant in the workplace? On this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld interviews Amy Gallo, contributing editor at Harvard Business Review and author of Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People). Amy shares how there is usually hidden conflict inside organizations (including the "nice" teams that insist they don't have any conflict) and why they need more conflict (not less). Amy and Dane also explore why leaving your emotions and ego at the door actually hurts your team, and how to channel workplace friction productively. This is a practical conversation on channeling positive conflict that will make teams stronger.

On this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld interviews Travis Hahler, founder of The Neurological Nomad, Senior Director of Global Strategy & Transformation at Salesforce, and author of Rethink Resistance: Embracing Neuroscience to Lead Transformational Change. Travis explains why people resist change, what leaders can do to stop taking it personally, and how they can create a culture of candor and innovation when team members dissent. Travis also breaks down the six neurological barriers to change, and how leaders can become “resistance fortune tellers” to recognize resistance before it occurs. If you feel like your team is stuck in the trenches of change, this episode will give you practical tools to lead them through it.

In a time when uncertainty is a constant, how do you build a company that lasts? To celebrate the 200th episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld welcomes Garry Ridge back to the podcast to answer that question. Garry Ridge is the Chairman Emeritus of WD-40 Company, founder of The Learning Moment, and author of Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It: Learning Moments from an Everyday CEO of a Multi-Billion-Dollar Company. Garry shares his wealth of knowledge, including the four foundations of exceptional teams, how to have meaningful conversations about culture with boards and investors, and why the will of the people is paramount. Whether you’re a new or veteran leader, this episode is a goldmine of leadership lessons.