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 share their insights from season one, emphasizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to building an amazing team, as each team's path is unique. Empathy emerged as a recurring theme, highlighting the importance of trust and relationships. They discuss the challenges of implementing these values consistently, especially in remote settings, and how the podcast aims to keep such critical topics top of mind for its listeners. Doug and Una also talk about the growth of their own team, the lessons learned from their guests, and the excitement for season two, which will focus more on topic-based discussions and practical strategies for team building. The episode concludes with a heartfelt exchange of gratitude and a look forward to the upcoming season.

Key Takeaways:
• There is no single way to build an amazing team, as each team is unique and special. This diversity makes it challenging to create a definitive recipe for team-building, but we’ve learned so many ways to get started - and many ways to not build an amazing team.
• Empathy emerged as a central theme throughout the season, with many guests emphasizing its importance in building trust and relationships. It's not just about knowing that empathy matters, but consistently practicing it, especially in challenging situations.
• Practical team-building tips from various guests included the importance of achieving small wins to build team cohesion and the value of engaging in meaningful activities together, rather than just leisure activities, to strengthen team bonds.
• For season two, the podcast aims to focus on more topic-based conversations with subject matter experts, delving into areas such as compensation strategies, mentorship, and living organizational values, to provide deeper insights into effective team-building practices.

Key Timestamps:
(00:00 ) - Introduction
(00:44 ) - Reflecting on Season One
(02:09 ) - Key Takeaways from Season One
(06:29 ) - Insights from Guests
(19:10 ) - Sharing Tacos and Closing Remarks

Key Topics Discussed:
Amazing Teams, Hey Taco, HeyTaco, Doug Dosberg, Una Japundza, peer recognition, empathy, practical advice, team bonding, team engagement, compensation

Mentions:
Website: https://www.amazingteams.com/
Doug on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dosberg/
Una on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/una-japundza/ 

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About the 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.

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