Host Leah Cottham chats with Gina Schinkel, founder of Driftawave, about how the future of work demands mission-driven leadership and strategic team retreats.

From her journey at LinkedIn to launching a company that builds transformational offsites, Gina shares how remote teams can create genuine connection and measurable business results.

They break down ROI metrics, debunk common CEO misconceptions about offsites, and explore why trust beats control in building thriving distributed teams.

Key topics covered:

[00:00] Intro

[03:21] Mission Driven Leadership for Remote Teams

[06:16] Common CEO Misconceptions About Workstations

[09:54] How Top Companies Use Offsites Strategically

[17:28] Essential Planning Advice for HR Leaders

[22:41] Creating Transformational Offsite Experiences

[26:20] Designing Offsites by Energy and Atmosphere

[28:01] Measuring ROI from Team Retreats

[31:21] Biggest Remote Culture Building Mistakes

[36:17] Human Connection in an AI World

[39:23] Knowledge Work Burnout Solutions

[44:41] Future of Work Leadership Message

Discover why leading remote companies design retreats around energy and atmosphere—and why, in the age of AI, human connection is more valuable than ever.