The Future Of Teamwork with Dane Groeneveld

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork , Dane Groeneveld interviews Darren Murph, Forbes Future of Work 50 honoree and one of the earliest pioneers of fully distributed work. Darren unpacks what actually makes remote and distributed work feasible, how distributed teams get more focus time, and how building an “org brain” will give team members more autonomy and agency over their time. If you’re...

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork Podcast, host Dane Groeneveld sits down with Katherine “KVJ” von Jan, co-founder and CEO of Tough Day and former Chief Strategy Officer at Salesforce. Together, they explore how AI can help managers lead with more empathy, awareness, and confidence — not by replacing humans, but by restoring human connection at work. KVJ shares her journey from innovation...

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork Podcast , host Dane Groeneveld is joined by Mary Cianni, clinical associate professor at NYU and author of The Consultant’s Compass . Together, they explore how high-performing teams build trust, shared identity, and psychological safety, especially during periods of change, such as mergers and organizational transformation. The conversation examines the e...

In this rereleased episode of The Future of Teamwork , Dane Groeneveld is talking with Gina Catalano, Founder and President of Centro Forza Group, about leadership, emotional intelligence, and building positive workplace cultures. Gina shares practical advice around how emotional intelligence impacts leadership style, and how to meet team members’ individual needs as a leader. She also explains ho...

How often do you genuinely listen—picking up not just on what’s said, but on what’s left unsaid? For many teams, listening is overlooked, even though it shapes how people connect, lead, and adapt to change. In this episode of The Future of Teamwork , Dane Groeneveld speaks with Oscar Trimboli, author of How to Listen and Head of Coaching Faculty at the Marketing Academy. Together, they explore the...

Join host Dane Groeneveld as he welcomes Kasim Aslam, Co-founder of Pareto Talent and author of the groundbreaking book Hire . Kasim, who successfully exited his world-leading Google Ads agency for an eight-figure sum, now manages a dynamic portfolio of 17 entities. This episode delves deep into the “talent code,” which Kasim argues is the single most crucial skill for any business leader. They ex...

In this bonus episode, host Dane Groeneveld sits down with producer, Dr. Alicia McCraw and colleague David Bumby for a practical, behind-the-scenes walkthrough of how to identify the values that guide any team. Rather than brainstorming lofty ideals, David demonstrates a process listeners can use themselves: revealing the values already at work, pressure-testing them, translating them into observa...

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork , Dane Groeneveld interviews strategist, partner to private equity value creation teams, and Embracing Only podcast host Archita Fritz for a discussion on effective leadership. Archita shares insights from her global career on topics such as the power of “onlys,” the pressures facing millennial leaders, creating value in businesses, and how clarity, trust,...

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, host Dane Groeneveld talks with learning and development leader Greg Wilton about how generative AI is reshaping knowledge, skills, and talent pipelines. Greg shares how his career in corporate L&D and knowledge management led him to focus on “human enablement” rather than traditional training, emphasizing decision quality over content recall. They ex...

Have you ever felt the pressure to be the smartest person in the room? In this episode of The Future of Teamwork , Dane Groeneveld sits down with keynote speaker, storyteller, and entrepreneur Peter Laughter to explore what distributed leadership looks like today. Together, they examine how shifting away from command-and-control structures can empower teams to solve problems, innovate, and create...

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, host Dane Groeneveld talks with Dr. Vijay Pendakur, author of The Alchemy of Talent and founder of Vijay Pendakur Consulting, about how to build teams that can thrive through constant disruption. Vijay shares how his early work in student experience design and later executive roles in tech shaped his belief that teams are the true “micro-ecosystems” of pe...

In this episode, Dane Groeneveld speaks with Mickie DeVeau, Director of the Leadership Institute at MD Anderson Cancer Center, about how one of the world’s leading healthcare organizations builds leadership capacity at every level. Mickie shares how MD Anderson’s coaching culture empowers employees—from physicians to administrative staff—to lead with empathy, accountability, and purpose. Their con...

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork , Dane Groeneveld interviews Sonam Ludhani, RevOps Leader at TONOMUS, for a thoughtful conversation about the intersection of growth mindset, leadership, and AI adoption. Sonam and Dane unpack how “no-blame” cultures and psychologically safe teams unlock innovation, and why true leaders act as coaches and enablers, not gatekeepers of knowledge. Sonam also...

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork , Dane Groeneveld chats with Kelley Morse, Chief People Officer at Bullhorn, to talk about how HR is evolving and why authenticity, empathy, and connection are leading the way. Kelley shares how her experience across startups, biotech, and fintech shaped her people-first approach, and why she believes HR should be more about relationships and less about “p...

What does it mean to lead with heart? In this episode of The Future of Teamwork , Dane Groeneveld interviews Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX and author of Be Yourself at Work , about how empathy, presence, and trust became the foundation of her leadership philosophy. Claude shares her perspective on the importance of going toward fear, why “culture fit” should be replaced with “cultu...

What happens when you create a shared fate for your team – one where you link their teamwork directly to their financial success? In this episode of The Future of Teamwork , Dane Groeneveld sits down with Rob Gallaher, CEO at ProfitX, to unpack how profit sharing can completely transform team motivation, culture, and performance. Tune in to learn how profit sharing fosters accountability and share...

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork . Dane Groeneveld interviews Salvatore Manzi, Leadership Communications Coach and author of Clear and Compelling. Salvatore shares why most public speaking training caters to extroverts, and how he’s developed frameworks that work just as well for introverted, analytical leaders. He introduces his three pillars of communication – content, delivery, and pre...

Want to build inclusive teams where people can show up authentically? You’ll love this episode of The Future of Teamwork . Dane Groeneveld chats with Rocki Howard, Founder and Chief Diversologist at Diversiology. IO, Chief People and Equity Officer at Textio, and host of Grown Woman Wednesday. Together, Dane and Rocki look at the challenges and opportunities facing diversity, equity, inclusion, an...

Have you ever felt the pressure to be the smartest person in the room? In this episode of The Future of Teamwork , Dane Groeneveld sits down with keynote speaker, storyteller, and entrepreneur Peter Laughter to explore what distributed leadership looks like today. Together, they examine how shifting away from command-and-control structures can empower teams to solve problems, innovate, and create...

How do you move a whole group of people at once – emotionally, behaviorally, and meaningfully? In this episode of The Future of Teamwork , Dane Groeneveld sits down with Lindsey Caplan, Founder and Lead Consultant at The Gathering Effect, to discuss how to move your teams to action through more effective team gatherings. Lindsey shares actionable strategies for creating onboarding programs that go...

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork , Dane Groeneveld chats with Buddy Teaster, CEO of Soles4Souls, about how purpose-driven leadership and curiosity fuel strong teams and resilient organizations. Dane and Buddy discuss  Buddy’s new book, From Tailspin to Tailwind, which distills lessons learned from turning around Soles4Souls and leading it toward a bold goal of creating $1 billion in econo...

Welcome to the first episode of the special Leader Lab series! In this episode, Dane Groeneveld sits down with Art Papas, Founder & CEO of Bullhorn. Art reflects on the tough but rewarding transition from venture-backed to private equity, when Bullhorn faced rapid growth alongside low employee morale and customer dissatisfaction. He explains how reshaping team culture, listening to customer fe...

In this episode of the LEAD3R Lab mini-series, Dane Groeneveld interviews Conner Doyle, Vertical President for Healthcare & Practice Management at Full Steam, to hear about his winding path from marketing student to leading hundreds of people across multiple organizations. Conner shares how he approached a major organizational shift by starting with open communication, crowdsourcing input, and...

In this episode of the LEAD3R Lab mini-series, Dane Groeneveld sits down with David Bergeron, COO of EverybodyFights, a boxing, fitness, and wellness concept built on the spirit of grit and resilience. David shares his journey of navigating the chaos of the pandemic to rebuilding EverybodyFights into a thriving, growing community through servant leadership and resilience. He explains how he challe...

In this episode of the LEAD3R Lab mini-series, Dane Groeneveld chats with Erik Woodward, COO of Streamline Innovations, to explore his journey from global assignments with Chevron to leading in a fast-paced startup environment. Erik shares lessons learned from living and working abroad in places like Brazil, leading diverse teams across engineering and finance, and navigating the shift from the st...