Teamwork - A Better Way

Workplace culture expert, Frank Kitchen, joins Christian Napier and Spencer Horn to discuss a recipe to cook up a positive culture for crafting the mindset needed to stimulate career advancement, productivity and profits. 

Your team wants to work with great people but they need you to find those people and do it quickly. From ever-expanding job duties to burnout from you being short-staffed, your team needs you to hire better people. The right people will improve quality, customer satisfaction, and team morale. Join us as we speak with Ryan Englin about the tools and strategies you need to hire better people faster.

What if you could capture - and capitalize - on the thinking preferences of everyone on your team? Just as people have preferences for foods and colors, they also have measurably different preferences when it comes to solving problems or tackling challenges. Some people seek to clarify the issue/problem (What’s the history, context, data?), others to ideate (I have an idea!), while others prefer t...

Some organizations are canceling most meetings. They hope it will lead to more productivity. Is this the right play or an overreaction? In many cases cancelling ineffective meetings is the the correct decision. Having the right kinds of meetings with the right people participating, with a focus is the challenge.

Many experts argue we must only work on our strengths and that somehow this approach will magically make our weaknesses disappear. Any strength over-used becomes a weakness. It is not our strengths which block our ability to improve personal and professional relationships or rise in our careers or win a championship, it is our weaknesses. I am a proponent of maximizing our strengths. Yet we must n...

Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as they discuss some of the challenges occurring in tech and overall labor markets. Are current layoffs justified? How do you save your company as the economy shrinks and maintain team performance? Getting the balance right can be tricky. Elon Musk is firing employees on twitter, Deion Sanders is named the head coach of the Colorado Buffalo football team and...

George Bernard Shaw said, “The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place. Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn and they discuss what they have learned to help solve one of the biggest problems every organization and relationship face…communication!

The Utah jazz - the NBA team with the lowest expectations - are leading their division to start the season. Fans love how hard the team plays, and team members love playing for and with each other. Spencer Horn and Christian Napier share real life examples of teams with and without heart.

Who is driving the movement to return to the office? Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as they talk about the surprising truth! You will be able to vote and add your voice to the debate. We want to hear what you think and what you are experiencing. Make an informed decision that is best for your team performance.

There is a worldwide burnout epidemic. 70% of people experience burnout. Healthcare workers report burnout at an astounding rate. Just "powering through" is not the answer. Prolonged stress can be very damaging to your brain. Think of an engine that is regularly over heated. If not addressed, damage may occur. Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as they talk about the problem of burnout and wha...

The power and impact of positivity on teams is immense. Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as they host special guest Dr. Paul Jenkins. He will be sharing his Positivity Model and how to harness its power to benefit your team performance.

Are you ready for a little less anxiety? Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as they host special guest, Laura Silverman. As a psychotherapist and coach, Laura teaches tried-and-true techniques for creating ease in the mind and body. On our show, she will demystify ideas like 'inner balance' and 'mindfulness.' Business owners, teams, entrepreneurs, and successful men and women, will learn to fe...

Senior executives are experiencing great asynchronous work privileges while most workers are required to prove digital presenteeism. Studies show that employees are working an extra 5.5 hours per work to prove they are working. Christian Napier and Spencer Horn discuss this impact of these trends on productivity and the talent war, along with ideas to positively impact your team performance.

Does your personal brand suck? Join hosts Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as we talk with branding expert Ernie Harker to discuss whether or not your brand sucks and how that impacts your team performance and how a strong brand helps reduce advertising expenses and increase sales and recruiting. We will also discuss the biggest mistake organizations make in developing their brand and how to you...

Teams are the engines that drive successful organizations. Christian Napier and Spencer Horn share their experiences and lessons learned to help you become a team influencer so you keep your team engines in tune.

Are you inadvertently sabotaging your team’s performance? Confidence expert Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas joins hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to discuss how to overcome self-doubt, impostor syndrome, procrastination and other self-sabotaging behaviors that limit your potential and impact your team.

Have you ever wondered why some teams seem to click while others struggle to come together? In this conversation we'll talk about how our brains are wired to create a sense of belonging, camaraderie, and feel like we are a part of something special. Michael Liebowitz will share specific insights into how to create your company culture, how to hire personalities that will want to come together, and...

Many teams are functioning under extreme stress and pressure. What can team leaders do to help their teams thrive in these conditions? Hosts Christian Napier and Spencer Horn interview special guest Jodi Brown, a brain tumor survivor, professional speaker, author, consultant, & coach. Jodi empowers corporate teams and individuals to increase their capability to thrive, discover and rise to the...

9 out of 10 people trust what people say about a business more than what the business says about itself. Hosts Christian Napier and Spencer Horn discuss new, innovative ways for organizations to request, receive, curate and publish video testimonials, client feedback, key learnings and more.

When it comes to the future of work, there is a big gap between the expectations of leaders and those they lead. According to a shocking study released by McKinsey, 75% of employees saw hybrid as permanent with adaptations. However, 75% of leadership believed the exact opposite. Do you think business operations will go back to "normal" or will they fundamentally change? Is your leadership focused...

Introverts thrive professionally in high teamwork environments. If you enjoy going to movies and restaurants alone...If you find that after meeting with a group of people for work, a party, or any gathering makes you feel like you want to take a nap...If you would rather listen than talk...you may be an introvert. Knowing whether you are an introvert or an extrovert is very helpful. It will help y...

LinkedIn and social media are an indispensable tool in your team development and performance toolkit! These tools offer incredible opportunities to connect, increase brand awareness, and reach more people through thought-leadership, advice and social conversation. Top social media and communication expert Richard Bliss will demonstrate how executives must master communication tools to effectively...

Many professionals are doing more and more with less and less today. Organizations are often short staffed as demand has increased, which has led to stress and burnout. Christian Napier and Spencer Horn host special guest Amy Murray to discuss how to reduce the burnout through a process which increases productivity and satisfaction. Amy has experience in the major event space and has produced even...

Christian Napier and Spencer Horn host special guest Theresa Walsh-Arietta. She is a CPA and runs the Project Management Practice for Robert Half in the San Francisco Bay Area. She calls on her 28 years of professional experience to share how she builds teamwork working with global projects and remote contractors.

During the great resignation, many people who have become frustrated with conditions at work have turned to side hustles. If they are not careful, they can become victims of unethical people promising opportunities in direct sales. This is an industry that can be a great opportunity for entrepreneurs. Leta shares her experience how she was able to receive passive income while helping her husband r...