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In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Erin Treacy, leadership coach, about authenticity, reflection, and growth in leadership. Erin explains how leaders can build trust by showing up consistently and adapting their communication to meet the needs of their teams. What you’ll learn: • Why authenticity builds trust in leadership  • How individualized communication strengthens teams  • The importance of self-reflection and learning from mistakes  • How to support emotional wellness as a leader  • Why everyday experiences offer opportunities for growth Connect with Erin: Website: https://coacherintreacy.com 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://teamengagementpodcast.com

In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Joseph Lujan, Founder of Reflective Resonance, about leadership, self-awareness, and intentional presence. Joseph shares insights from his book Reflective Resonance and explains how leaders can build psychologically safe environments through vulnerability, listening, and steady leadership. What you’ll learn: • Why self-awareness strengthens leadership  • How authentic presence builds trust  • The importance of vulnerability and listening  • How giving yourself grace supports growth  • Lessons from early leadership experiences Connect with Joseph: Website: https://reflectiveresidents.org  🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://teamengagementpodcast.com

In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Bianca Riemer, Executive Coach, about leadership, emotional well-being, and creating psychologically safe teams. Bianca shares how leaders can use reflection, growth mindset, and a blameless approach to help teams learn and improve while maintaining trust and resilience. What you’ll learn: • How psychological safety starts with leader behavior  • The value of a blameless post mortem approach  • Why focusing on positive experiences supports growth  • The role of emotional well-being in leadership  • How self-awareness strengthens leadership effectiveness Connect with Bianca: Website: https://www.biancariemer.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancariemer/ 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://teamengagementpodcast.com

In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Greg Mohr, Franchise Maven, about leadership, communication, and the value of different perspectives. Greg shares lessons from his journey into entrepreneurship and explains how leaders can create psychologically safe environments through open communication and continuous learning. What you’ll learn: • Why communication is key to team engagement • How understanding motivations builds stronger teams • The value of bringing in different perspectives • How continuous learning supports leadership growth • Lessons from early entrepreneurial experiences Connect with Greg: http://www.franchisemaven.com/ 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://teamengagementpodcast.com

In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Tom Mitchell, Winning Spirit Coach, about leadership, mindset, and supporting others’ success. Tom shares lessons from decades of coaching across sports and business, explaining how trust, empathy, and a focus on others help build strong and resilient teams. What you’ll learn: • Why leadership begins with wanting success for others  • How trust and empathy create psychologically safe environments  • The role of feedback and self awareness in growth  • Why emotional and physical wellness matter in leadership  • A powerful lesson from a defining baseball experience Connect with Tom: www.tommitchell.com 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://teamengagementpodcast.com

In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Kevin Hubschmann, Founder of Laugh Dot, about how humor and communication can strengthen team engagement. Kevin shares how leaders can use the “Yes, AND...” approach to foster collaboration, support emotional well-being, and create environments where people feel heard and valued. What you’ll learn: • How humor can support team engagement  • Why active listening builds psychological safety  • The impact of the “Yes, AND...” mindset on collaboration  • How leaders can strengthen emotional wellness in teams  • Why shared experiences build stronger relationships Connect with Kevin: Website: https://www.laugh.events/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-hubschmann 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://teamengagementpodcast.com

In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Natasha Skolny, Founder of The Leadership Cabin, about the importance of listening in building psychologically safe teams. Natasha shares lessons from her corporate leadership and coaching experience, explaining how authenticity, emotional awareness, and open communication help leaders create stronger connections and better team performance. What you’ll learn: • Why listening builds psychological safety  • How authenticity strengthens trust in teams  • The role of emotional responsibility in leadership  • Why growth mindset helps teams navigate challenges  • How shared focus and support energize teams Connect with Natasha: Website: https://www.theleadershipcabin.com 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://teamengagementpodcast.com

In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Robin Goad, speaker and author, about leadership, mentorship, and creating psychologically safe environments. Robin introduces her Show, Share, and Observe framework and explains how leaders can foster growth by modeling behavior, sharing knowledge, and learning from their teams. What you’ll learn: • How the Show, Share, and Observe model supports leadership  • Why psychological safety strengthens teams  • How leaders can address emotional wellness during difficult moments  • The importance of mentorship and growth mindset  • Leadership lessons drawn from sports and life experiences Connect with Robin: Website: https://therealrobingoad.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgoad/  🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://teamengagementpodcast.com #Leadership #TeamEngagement #Podcast #PsychologicalSafety #RobinGoad

In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Daniel Tataje, Founder and CEO of Mercy Dental Group, about leadership grounded in service, gratitude, and character. Daniel shares insights from his book The Leader Humanity Needs and explains how leaders can create psychologically safe environments by valuing people and leading with empathy and purpose. What you’ll learn: Why leadership begins with character and serviceHow gratitude fosters a growth mindsetWays to build psychologically safe workplacesWhy recognizing and using your gifts strengthens leadershipA meaningful lesson from a transformative baseball experienceConnect with Daniel: Website: https://www.danieltataje.com/ 📺 Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/qKWMfFkprjA 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://teamengagementpodcast.com #Leadership #TeamEngagement #Podcast #ServantLeadership #DanielTataje

In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Angela Lewis, Founder of Lewis Consulting Group, about the role of genuine care in building psychologically safe teams. Angela shares lessons from her experience as a former Division I and professional basketball player and leadership consultant. She explains how leaders can foster open communication, promote a growth mindset, and create environments where people feel supported and valued. What you’ll learn: -Why psychological safety requires authentic care -How growth mindset supports performance and recovery -The link between emotional well-being and sustainable success -How leaders can celebrate progress and encourage development -A leadership lesson from the 2006 Cardinals World Series Connect with Angela: Website: https://lewisconsultinggroup.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelarlewis 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://teamengagementpodcast.com #Leadership #TeamEngagement #Podcast #PsychologicalSafety #AngelaLewis

In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards sits down with Alfredo F. Borodowski, consultant and author of The Human Upgrade, to explore leadership in times of uncertainty and transformation. Alfredo explains how positive psychology helps leaders focus on strengths, foster growth mindsets, and support mental health while navigating rapid change and innovation. He also shares insights from his personal journey and why humanity must remain central to leadership. What you’ll learn: Why leaders must shift from prediction to orientationHow positive psychology supports team and organizational flourishingThe value of focusing on strengths instead of fixing problemsHow leaders can maintain humanity during rapid changeWhy self-awareness matters in effective leadershipConnect with Alfredo: Website: https://positiveab.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfredo-borodowski 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://teamengagementpodcast.com #Leadership #TeamEngagement #Podcast #PositivePsychology #AlfredoBorodowski

In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards sits down with Bethany Rees, leadership coach and author of Leadership on the Rocks, to explore why leadership is an ongoing journey rather than a fixed destination. Bethany shares her leadership framework, including understanding strengths and constraints, building relationships, delegating effectively, and committing to continuous learning. She also discusses the importance of balance and setting an example for emerging leaders. What you’ll learn: -Why leadership requires adaptability and growth -How self-awareness strengthens leadership effectiveness -The role of delegation and relationship-building -Why balance matters for sustainable leadership -How leaders can model growth for those they lead Connect with Bethany: Website: https://leadershipontherocks.com 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://teamengagementpodcast.com #Leadership #TeamEngagement #Podcast #LeadershipDevelopment #BethanyRees

In this episode, Alistair Frost, a leadership consultant, discusses the importance of adapting to a fast-paced world to avoid premature obsolescence. He emphasizes humility in leadership, admitting uncertainty to foster a collaborative environment. Frost highlights the significance of trust, sharing a personal story from his first job at Microsoft, where trust empowered him. He advocates for a future-ready mindset, combining growth mindset with personal mission to motivate employees. Frost also stresses the role of curiosity in leadership, enabling leaders to understand and support their teams' emotional wellness. Finally, he reflects on the joy of hard work and making a positive impact. Allister Frost is a business transformation and growth expert, known for his energy and passion for helping others to embrace positive change. As a former Microsoft leader, his book and highly acclaimed Future-Ready Mindset talks inspire curiosity, imagination, and courageous collaboration to unlock daily improvements, strengthen resiliency, and fuel high-performance teamwork. He is the author of ReadyAlready and an award-winning speaker and marketer. His mission is to save ONE MILLION WORKING LIVES by rescuing busy people from the deadly complacency of their comfort zone. He does this by sharing the new skills and positive mindset needed to stay future-ready for life. Connect with Allister: Website: https://allisterspeaks.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterspeaks/

In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Diane Hartz Warsoff, President of Exit Factor, about the role encouragement and support play in strong leadership. Diane shares perspectives from her work guiding business owners through growth and exit planning, along with insights on empathy, learning, and values-driven leadership. What you’ll learn: Why encouragement strengthens trust and engagementHow leaders can support teams through growth and transitionThe importance of empathy and clarity in leadershipHow values and perspective shape better leadership decisionsConnect with Diane: Website: https://exitfactor.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianehartzwarsoff -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://teamengagementpodcast.com 📺 Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/wPkqGqhpVBo 🎧 Listen on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1376872/episodes/18494218 #Leadership #TeamEngagement #Podcast #BusinessLeadership #DianeHartzWarsoff

Join host Shawn J Richards for a special recap of Season 6 of The Team Engagement Podcast. This season featured 38 guests from across the United States, England, and Singapore, all sharing leadership insights that help teams work with greater clarity, intention, and energy. Shawn highlights the season’s major themes, including: How leaders can re-energize teams during low-momentum periodsWays to promote learning across the organizationDelegation strategies that develop and empower team membersCommunicating values and vision with consistencyHe also shares an update on his book, Rapid Fire Leadership, now available on Amazon, which compiles leadership lessons from years of conversations with leaders. Shawn closes with gratitude for listeners, guests, and the behind-the-scenes support team that makes the podcast possible. Season 6 Recap Links: 🎧 Listen on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1376872/episodes/18319400 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HAf0tTVp-s0 🌐 Explore more episodes: https://teamengagementpodcast.com #Leadership #TeamEngagement #Podcast #SeasonRecap #ShawnRichards