Amazing Teams Podcast
We started this podcast because we love teams, especially amazing ones. Michael Jordan said it best, "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." This is what we're all about!
Our mission is to help others build amazing teams by having authentic conversations with remarkable people who are building amazing teams. We will explore the tactics, strategies, and frameworks that have helped them succeed.
Episodes
36 episodes
What Are You Doing on the Fifth Day? How COLAB Made the 4-Day Workweek Work
In this episode of the Amazing Teams podcast, we sit down with Morgan Witham, CEO of COLAB, about her journey from investment banking to leading a digital agency and how her team embraced a four-day work week. Morgan shares insights on...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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38:40
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TacoBytes: From Beer Emoji to Taco Nation - The Origin of HeyTaco
In this episode of TacoBytes, Una Japundza sits down with Doug Dosberg, founder of HeyTaco, to dive into the origin story of everyone's favorite peer recognition tool. From his early days at The Motley Fool to his unexpected leap into ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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17:54
GIF Wars, Taco Tuesdays & Global Teams: Making Work Fun with Skyler Birk-Stachon
Summary: In this episode of the Amazing Teams podcast, we sit down with Skyler Birk-Stachon, the go-to-market lead at Optemization, a Notion consultancy that helps startups and businesses organize their Notion pag...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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33:18
TacoBytes: Season 2 reflection Ask-Me-Anything style with Doug Dosberg and Una Japundza - E32
In this special "Ask Me Anything" episode, Doug and Una reflect on the journey of the Amazing Teams podcast and the lessons they've learned about teams along the way. They celebrate the podcast’s milestones and engage in a candid discussion abo...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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17:35
Trust, Clarity, and Recognition: Keys to Thriving Teams with Heather Haas - E31
What makes a team truly amazing?Heather Haas, CEO of ADVISA, shares her insights on leadership, culture transformation, and the unseen yet critical work that builds thriving organizations.Heather’s journey from classroom educator ...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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30:24
TacoBytes: Recognition and Rewards are not the same thing with Doug Dosberg and Una Japundza - E30
In this conversation, Una Japundza and Doug Dosberg explore the concept of rewards in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of intrinsic motivation over extrinsic incentives. They discuss the potential pitfalls of calculated rewards and the...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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22:00
On hiring for attitude, measuring outcomes vs tactics and human-first customer support with Lav Crnobrnja - E29
Is your team culture prepared for the challenges of modern remote work?Lav Crnobrnja, co-founder and CEO of Vacation Tracker, shares his journey from building a leave management tool to scaling a fully remote, thriving startup. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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31:59
TacoBytes: The importance of rituals in building teams with Doug Dosberg and Una Japundza - E28
In this conversation, Una & Doug discuss the significance of rituals and habits in fostering a culture of gratitude within teams. They share various creative practices that teams have implemented to enhance appreciation and connection among...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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11:22
The Evolution of Remote Work with Sondre Rasch - E27
How will countries function in a world without borders?Join Sondre Rasch, Co-Founder and CEO of SafetyWing, as he discusses building a global social safety net for the future of remote work. Sondre explores how evolving trends in remote ...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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40:52
TacoBytes: Inside CultureCon - fanness and the future of employee engagement with Doug Dosberg and Una Japundza - E26
KeywordsCultureCon, organizational culture, employee engagement, leadership, followership, networking, gratitude, team dynamics, company culture, motivational strategiesSummmaryIn this conversa...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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7:47
Feedback Loops and Trust Falls: A Designer's Approach to Building a Team with Francesco Vetica - E25
What does it take to build a culture of feedback that transforms teams and strengthens client relationships?Francesco Vetica, Head of Design and Employee Experience at Fifth Beat, joins the Amazing Teams podcast to share how his design a...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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35:36
TacoBytes: Why you shouldn't trust engagement surveys with Doug Dosberg and Una Japundza - E24
Join Una and Doug as they discuss insights from a recent webinar with Eddie Geller of SKOR, where they dive into why traditional employee engagement and pulse surveys may fall short in assessing and fostering company culture. Eddie's unique cul...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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7:59
On Leading Kids vs. Adults, Running Otus Without HR, and Building a Team of Developers and Teachers with Chris Hull - E23
How can data and technology transform education while keeping the human connection alive?Chris Hull, Co-founder and President of Otus, joins the podcast to discuss his journey from a seventh-grade social studies teacher to leading an edt...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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34:13
TacoBytes: myths and facts about workplace happiness with Doug Dosberg and Una Japundza - E22
In this episode, Doug and Una dive into the myths and facts surrounding happiness at work. They challenge common beliefs, revealing that workplace happiness goes beyond perks like free snacks and ping pong tables. Instead, they emphasize purpos...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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6:26
Why Learning is the Key to Building Your Team (and How to Make it Not Suck) with Lisa Lie - E21
How can companies inspire a culture of proactive learning?In this episode of the Amazing Teams podcast, Doug and Una welcome Lisa Lie, founder of Learna, to discuss the transformative role of pro...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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31:07
TacoBytes: Is unlimited PTO a trap? With Doug Dosberg and Una Japundza - E20
In this conversation, Doug and Una discuss the concept of unlimited PTO (Paid Time Off) and its implications in the workplace. They explore whether unlimited PTO is a trap or a beneficial policy, with Doug expressing skepticism about its effect...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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7:37
From Startup to 250 Employees: The Power of Culture at Limble with Bryan Christiansen - E19
Why should companies prioritize culture in growth? In this episode of the Amazing Teams podcast, Doug and Una chat with Bryan Christiansen, founder and CEO of Limble, a B2B SaaS company focused on maintenance management. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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33:03
TacoBytes: Living your company values, actually with Doug Dosberg and Una Japundza - E18
In this short Taco Byte, Doug and Una chat about whether software tools are the answer to reinforcing company values, the role of leadership in living the values and how HeyTaco was designed to encourage meaningful and intrinsic value recogniti...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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7:49
Let's Talk Comp (Without the Corporate Snooze-Fest): Fair Pay, Transparency, and What Really Matters with Lola Han - E17
Why should companies rethink compensation strategies? In this episode of the Amazing Teams podcast, hosts Doug and Una sit down with Lola Han, founder and CEO of Kamsa, a company dedicated to helping businesses create data-driven co...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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35:47
TacoBytes: Season One’s Unmissable Moments with Doug Dosberg and Una Japundza - E16
In this episode of the Amazing Teams podcast, Doug and Una reflect on the journey since the podcast's inception in September 2023. Having interviewed 15 diverse guests, including entrepreneurs, founders, coaches, and team leads, Doug and Una sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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24:20
Ending with a Question, How to Measure Culture & 3 Things You Can Do Today to Affect It with Eddie Geller - E15
What are the 3 Cs of Culture, and how can you effectively employ them in your organization? Doug and Una dig into cohesion, clarity, and courage with Eddie Geller, founder and CEO of SKOR, a company focused on measuring and improving corporate ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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33:02
Yes, And… to Better Teams! How Improv Games Boost Confidence and Connection | Jordan Hirsch & Sarah Filman - E14
Have you considered using improv techniques to improve communication within your organization? After this episode with Jordan Hirsch and Sarah Filman, you’ll want to! Sarah is the Founder of Playful Perspectives, and with experience as a produc...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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34:40
Forget Compliance—Build a Culture of Buy-In & How to Engineer Real Engagement | Aaron Schmookler - E13
Is your organization keeping up with the company culture revolution? Aaron Schmookler is on a mission to engineer healthy company cultures through his company, YesWorks. As CEO of YesWorks, a consulting firm specializing in training and support...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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33:03
How Giving Back Brings Your Team Together: The Power of Shared Experiences | Jason Piasecki - E12
Did you know that a die-hard baseball fan and CEO of a marketing agency took his team on a 24-hour marketing marathon to give back to the community? But here's the unexpected twist: this CEO's team-building strategy involves not just typical te...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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32:36
From West Point to Industry, Using Empathy and Discipline to Lead, | Steve Hedrick - E11
This week we sat down for a chat with Steve Hedrick, Chairman, President, and CEO of AVN Corporation, right in the heart of South Charleston, West Virginia. Now, Steve's not your average CEO. He's got this cool mix of petrochemical savvy and mi...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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33:23
