Claim OwnershipThe Future Of Teamwork with Dane Groeneveld
Subscribed: 9Played: 108
Subscribe
© 2026 The Future Of Teamwork with Dane Groeneveld
Description
The Future of Teamwork - hosted by Dane Groeneveld | New Episodes Weekly
The professional landscape has transformed in ways few could have predicted. So what does it take for leaders to build resilient, high-performing teams in America today?
Join Dane Groeneveld each week as he sits down with trailblazers, strategists, and innovators who have successfully navigated the challenges of leadership – whether it’s scaling organizations, addressing workplace toxicity, future-proofing workforce strategies, or adapting to AI-driven disruption.
These conversations go beyond theory. They offer actionable insights, real-world experiences, and proven frameworks from those who’ve led through complexity. Because leadership isn’t about having all the answers – it’s about knowing when to ask questions, challenge the status quo, and seek expert advice.
If you're ready to build a future-proof team, add The Future of Teamwork to your playlist.
· Follow Dane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danegroeneveld/
· Website: https://lead3r.com/
· Apply to be on the show: https://thefutureofteamwork.com/contact/
· Invite Dane to be on your show: https://thefutureofteamwork.com/contact/
186 Episodes
Reverse
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 feedback, and aligning employees around clear behaviors turned those challenges into a turning poin...
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 building trust through over 140 one-on-one conversations. Instead of imposing rigid structures, ...
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 challenged outdated fitness industry norms – giving trainers a bigger cut, eliminating unnecessary fees...
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 structure of a large corporation to the scrappy, hands-on reality of a 15-person startup. If you’re...
In this episode of the LEAD3R Lab mini-series, Dane Groeneveld chats with Heather Conklin, CEO of Torch, about why caring for people as humans first builds the trust and resilience teams need to thrive. Heather shares the early teamwork lessons that shaped her leadership style, what it was like stepping into the CEO role at Torch, and how she guided her team through a period of rapid transformation – relaunching strategy, branding, and culture in just nine months. If you’re looking for human-...
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 leader to entrepreneur, the lessons learned from building Salesforce’s “Warm Line,” and how her A...
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 evolving role of consultants and leaders, the impact of collaboration tools and AI, and why intentio...
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 how she uses the Energy Leadership Assessment, which helps leaders understand how their perceptions ...
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 five levels of listening and how they influence leadership, communication, and organizational ali...
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 explore the intense shift in identity and purpose that follows a significant exit or retirement, tou...
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 observable behaviors, and integrating them into daily decision-making. Through real examples from ...
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, and intentional team culture drive sustainable performance-especially in high-growth, private equ...
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 explore why so many AI pilots fail, what “ground truth” really means in a fast-changing business, a...
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 real meaning in their work. If you’ve ever wondered how to unlock creativity, agency, and purpose ...
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 performance. Together, they explore why so many change initiatives fail, how risk aversion keeps or...
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 conversation explores how structured development, shared responsibility, and authentic connection he...
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 explains why so many AI initiatives fail – and how teams can build credibility, reliability,...
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 “policy policing.” From cross-functional team meetups to navigating mergers and acquisitions w...
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 “culture add,” and what it takes to build truly resilient teams. This episode is a masterclass in how emp...
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 shared purpose, and how to successfully present the concept of profit sharing to your team. Plus, hear ...
Comments
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States