Working with global teams sounds flexible in theory, but in practice, it often leads to longer days, blurred boundaries, and leaders who feel like they’re always on.

In this strategy-forward episode of Serving Up Success with a Splash, Angie Snowball, Bruce Cramer, and Dr. Nawtej Dosanjh take on one of the most overlooked leadership challenges in modern work: how working hours are designed (or not) across time zones.

With a refreshing Moscow Mule in hand, they unpack why global work isn’t a scheduling issue, it’s a leadership design issue. From overlap windows and asynchronous workflows to fairness, trust, and boundary-setting, this conversation is about moving from reactive availability to intentional performance.

Why listen?

You’ll learn:

• Why global work quietly burns out high performers first
• How 2–3 hours of intentional overlap beats all-day availability
• The hidden cost of treating responsiveness as a performance signal
• Why rotating meeting times is a leadership fairness issue, not a logistical one
• How clear expectations reduce stress, confusion, and micromanagement

This episode is a practical starting point for leaders who want to work effectively across time zones, without sacrificing energy, trust, or long-term performance.

Cocktail of the Week: The Moscow Mule

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• ½ oz fresh lime juice
• Ginger beer
• Lime wedge

Instructions

• Fill a copper mug (or glass) with ice.
• Add vodka and fresh lime juice.
• Top with ginger beer.
• Stir gently and garnish with a lime wedge.

Time stamps:

00:00 – Why Global Teams Cause Burnout

02:30 – Biggest Challenges in Time Zones

05:20 – Redesigning Work for Global Teams

07:30 – Protecting Overlap Hours

09:00 – Stop Micromanaging Remote Teams

11:00 – Psychological Safety & Trust

15:00 – Cultural Differences in Global Teams

20:00 – Setting Boundaries Across Countries

25:30 – Key Takeaways