The Power Of Purpose To Drive Team Alignment IMPACTFUL Teamwork podcast

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In this episode of 'Impactful Teamwork,' host Julia Felton welcomes Jude Germain, the founder and principal consultant of The Maverick Paradox. Jude, an award-winning leadership expert, shares her insights on 'Maverick Leadership,' a unique approach that enables organisations to thrive amidst complexity. They discuss Jude's 'Influence Blueprint,' exploring its four drivers: capability, decisiveness, power, and impact. Jude explains how influence is systemic, affecting not only individual leaders but entire organizational flows. They also delve into practical examples, including Peloton's missteps and Jude's personal experiences, illustrating the importance of cohesive and influential leadership at all levels. Tune in for an engaging discussion on enhancing influence in the workplace, liberating leadership, and designing impactful cultures. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:10 Understanding Influence 03:50 Leadership as a System 06:42 Influence in Practice 11:15 Power and Influence 20:46 Strategic Influence and Execution 22:40 Culture and Influence 33:14 Final Thoughts and Resources You can connect with Jude at www.maverickparadox.co.uk Connect with Julia: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Take the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills! Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify…

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Leadership Lessons from Sailing the Greek Islands 25:53

8 days ago25:53

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In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, Julia shares valuable leadership lessons learned during a recent sailing holiday in Greece. These lessons cover topics such as the benefits of shared leadership, the importance of roles and responsibilities, the impact of team dynamics, and the power of proper planning. Additionally, reflections on personal experiences related to beliefs, energy management, and the significance of strategic attention to navigate changing environments are discussed. The episode aims to illustrate how insights gained from sailing can be applied to enhance teamwork and leadership in business settings. 00:00 Introduction: Lessons from a Greek Holiday 02:19 The Power of Shared Leadership 09:18 Roles, Responsibilities, and Accountability 11:17 Team Dynamics and Support Systems 17:27 The Importance of Planning 21:41 Maintaining Strategic Attention 23:46 Conclusion and Upcoming Webinar Connect with Julia: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Take the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills! Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify…

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Agility in Learning: Essential for Modern Teams 21:00

15 days ago21:00

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Welcome to the Impactful Teamwork Podcast! In this episode, host Julia Felton delves into the importance of becoming an agile learner, especially in today's fast-changing environment influenced by AI. Julia discusses why developing a beginner's mindset is crucial and offers practical strategies for enhancing learning agility among team members. Inspired by a Harvard Business Review article, this episode covers the key foundations of learning agility, including navigating newness, understanding others, and increasing self-awareness. Tune in to discover how you and your team can adapt, thrive, and make a significant impact in your organization. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 01:22 Welcome to the Impactful Teamwork Podcast 01:42 The Importance of Agile Learning 05:13 Foundations of Agile Learning 10:19 Practical Strategies for Agile Learning 14:43 The Role of Self-Awareness and Reflection 17:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 00:00 Closing Remarks and Call to Action Connect with Julia: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Take the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills! Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify…

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Noticing and Listening: Why Awareness Matters in Leadership 29:35

22 days ago29:35

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In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Felton delves into the critical, yet often overlooked, skills of noticing and listening. Drawing from her experiences during a sabbatical in Africa and insights learned from working with horses, Julia explains how paying attention can be a game-changer for leaders and teams. By being present and aware, leaders can build trust, boost performance, and create a collaborative environment. The episode offers practical strategies for developing these skills, including the importance of taking pauses, reflecting on experiences, and engaging in stillness before strategy. Tune in to discover how the principles of awareness and active listening can transform your leadership and your team's success. 00:00 Introduction to Impactful Teamwork 02:00 The Importance of Noticing and Listening 03:24 Lessons from Africa and Horses 08:16 Practical Applications in Leadership 19:53 The Diamond Model of Leadership 25:29 Practical Tips for Building Awareness 27:27 Conclusion and Invitation Connect with Julia: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Take the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills! Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify…

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Energy in Business: Transforming Your Team Culture 32:17

29 days ago32:17

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In this week's edition of Impactful Team Work, host Julia Felton delves into the fascinating yet often overlooked topic of business energetics. Comparing businesses to natural ecosystems, Felton explores how the energy within business environments can influence team performance, engagement, and overall outcomes. She introduces four types of business energy environments—flowing river, stagnant pond, wildfire, and windstorm—and their impacts. She also elaborates on the five distinct energies within business activities: wood (growth and vision), fire (relationships and connection), earth (stability and support), metal (precision and value), and water (reflection and renewal). Felton offers practical advice on how to create varied spaces within the workplace to support different types of activities, ultimately aiming to enhance team success and business performance. 00:00 Introduction to Business Energetics 02:40 Understanding the Impact of Business Energy 04:03 Nature Analogies for Business Environments 07:22 Diagnosing Your Team's Energy Field 08:10 Creating Positive Team Energy 11:05 The Five Energies of Business 11:19 Creative Space: Wood Energy 14:38 Connective Space: Fire Energy 18:04 Consultative Space: Earth Energy 21:05 Calculative Space: Metal Energy 24:55 Contemplative Space: Water Energy 29:15 Recap and Final Thoughts Connect with Julia: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Take the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills! Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify…

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Remote Working Challenges: Building Team Connection 23:27

5 weeks ago23:27

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In this week's edition of Impactful Teamwork, the focus is on managing remote and hybrid teams effectively. Prompted by a coaching client's challenges, the episode explores the complexities of building connections and relationships in a remote environment. Key topics include balancing task completion with relationship building, embracing individuality alongside collective identity, and managing technology and resources wisely. Practical exercises, such as visualising polarities, are offered to help leaders maintain an equilibrium between conflicting priorities. The importance of real-time communication, the impact of time zones, and the necessity of clear team structure and technology policies are discussed as critical factors for virtual team success. The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to share their own strategies for managing remote teams. 00:00 Introduction to Remote Team Management 00:55 Challenges of Hybrid Work 02:30 Understanding Polarities in Virtual Teams 04:01 Balancing Tasks and Relationships 07:11 Leveraging Technology for Better Connections 08:43 Importance of Face-to-Face Interactions 09:56 Informal Communication and Learning 17:22 Addressing Time Zone Challenges 19:30 Optimizing Team Structure 21:31 Conclusion and Invitation for Feedback Connect with Julia: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Take the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills! Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify…

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Boundaries Enhance Relationships and Collaboration 25:54

6 weeks ago25:54

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In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, hosted by Julia Felton, the discussion centers on the critical importance of setting personal boundaries for fostering healthy relationships and successful teamwork. Drawing from her book 'Unbridled Success' and her experiences with horses, Julia illustrates how boundaries function similarly to fences – providing security and clarity in relationships. The episode delves into the detrimental effects of not having boundaries, how saying 'no' can be vital, and the necessity of aligning boundaries with personal values and identity. Julia also shares practical strategies for maintaining boundaries, emphasising trust, communication, and respect. She concludes by highlighting the ways in which effective leaders build strong relationships by listening, understanding, and acknowledging their teams. The episode offers actionable insights for anyone looking to enhance their personal and professional interactions. 00:00 Introduction to Impactful Teamwork 00:57 Building Strong Boundaries 04:33 Types of Personal Boundaries 04:56 The Importance of Saying No 06:12 Identity and Personal Boundaries 08:17 The Role of Trust in Boundaries 09:00 Lessons from Horses on Boundaries 11:41 Reinforcing Boundaries with Bracken 15:12 Boundaries in Professional Relationships 18:29 Three Tools for Great Leadership 21:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Connect with Julia: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Take the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills! Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify…

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10 Leadership Hats Every Great Leader Must Learn to Wear 21:38

7 weeks ago21:38

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In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Felton explores the complexity and diversity of leadership by discussing the concept of 'wearing different hats.' Drawing from her recent experience managing a hospitality team at the Paris Air Show, Julia identifies and elaborates on ten key leadership roles: the Mentor, the Coach, the Defender, the Translator, the Cheerleader, the Therapist, the Janitor, the Student, the Mirror, and the Compass. Each role is vital as it provides the right kind of support to team members at the right time. Julia also announces an upcoming interactive workshop on July 3rd that will help participants understand their leadership energy and impact using the GC Index. The episode emphasizes the importance of adaptability, empathy, and continuous learning in effective leadership. 00:00 Introduction to Impactful Teamwork 00:46 Host Introduction and Episode Prompt 02:27 The Importance of Diverse Leadership 04:52 The 10 Leadership Hats 05:02 Mentor and Coach Roles 07:01 Defender and Translator Roles 09:07 Cheerleader and Therapist Roles 12:52 Janitor and Student Roles 14:39 Mirror and Compass Roles 16:27 Summary and Upcoming Workshop 20:36 Closing Remarks and Call to Action Registration link for 3rd July workshop: https://classes.businesshorsepower.com/game-changing-teams Connect with Julia: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Take the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills! Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify…

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Influence in Leadership: Navigating Complex Structures 29:00

8 weeks ago29:00

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In this episode of 'Impactful Teamwork,' host Julia Felton delves into the complexities of leading and influencing people in matrix organisations. Drawing from her corporate experience and recent research from the Center for Creative Leadership, Julia outlines the importance of forming relationships across various boundaries within an organisation to achieve greater collaboration, innovation, and overall success. She discusses the five types of organizational boundaries—horizontal, vertical, stakeholder, demographic, and geographic—and offers practical strategies for effectively managing these boundaries to build stronger, cross-functional teams. Julia underscores the vital role of psychological safety and the benefits of diverse, interconnected team dynamics. Listeners are encouraged to take actionable steps to develop relationships that span these boundaries, improving both personal and organizational outcomes. 00:00 Introduction to Leading in a Matrix Organization 01:08 The Importance of Building Relationships 04:16 Examples of Effective Relationship Building 07:10 Challenges in Creating Cross-Functional Relationships 07:37 Types of Organizational Boundaries 18:14 Strategies for Effective Boundary Spanning 25:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Connect with Julia: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Take the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills! Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify…

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The Hidden Dynamics Of High Performing Teams 27:34

9 weeks ago27:34

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In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Felton delves into the critical factors behind high-functioning teams. She discusses why some smart and capable teams struggle to perform despite clear roles and responsibilities, attributing it to hidden issues such as the lack of psychological safety and team energy dynamics. Exploring concepts like the momentum equation (energy + alignment = momentum) and the Team Alignment Trifecta (role clarity, relational trust, and rhythmic flow), Julia emphasises the importance of energy alignment in achieving team success. She shares personal anecdotes and introduces tools to help leaders decode and manage their team's energy for improved performance and innovation. The episode concludes with an invitation to a workshop aimed at unleashing game-changing potential in teams. 00:00 The Power of Teamwork 00:26 Introduction to the Podcast 01:07 Exploring High-Functioning Teams 05:40 The Momentum Equation 09:44 The Team Alignment Trifecta 12:39 Understanding Team Energy 19:37 Mental Models and Team Alignment 23:32 Conclusion and Upcoming Workshop ON Connect with Julia: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Take the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills! Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify…

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Is The Business Environment Killing You? 32:38

10 weeks ago32:38

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In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Felton explores the critical importance of psychological safety in the workplace. Drawing from her book 'Unbridled Business: Unlocking Nature’s Wisdom to Reinvent Leadership,' Julia delves into how the business environment directly affects productivity, creativity, and overall team performance. She discusses the various external and internal threats businesses face today, including technological advancements, competitive pressure, and poor leadership. Julia explains how feelings of safety and a strong company culture can lead to enhanced trust, cooperation, and innovation. She also highlights the crucial roles of endorphins, dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and cortisol in workplace dynamics and stresses the need for leaders to foster a cooperative and supportive environment. The episode concludes with Julia encouraging listeners to reflect on the cultures they are creating within their organisations and offers a free quiz to help assess team dynamics. 00:00 Introduction to Impactful Teamwork 00:46 Exploring the Business Environment 01:24 Psychological Safety and Business Success 02:12 External Threats to Business 04:28 Internal Threats and Team Dynamics 06:45 The Role of Leadership in Creating Safety 14:48 The Importance of Feel-Good Chemicals 24:02 The Impact of Cortisol and Stress 28:30 Creating a Collaborative Culture 31:04 Conclusion and Call to Action Connect with Julia: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Take the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills! Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify…

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The 5 Distinctions of a Team: Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All 30:21

11 weeks ago30:21

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In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Felton explores the concept that not all teams are the same by delving into the key factors that drive team effectiveness. Drawing insights from the book 'Teams That Work: The Seven Drivers of Team Effectiveness,' Julia examines five important areas: reliance, membership stability, task consistency, proximity, and similarity. Listeners will learn how these factors influence team dynamics and discover actionable strategies for leading different types of teams effectively. The episode also introduces tools like the GC Index to better understand and manage team distinctions. Tune in to gain clarity on how to create game-changing, high-performing teams. 00:00 Introduction to Impactful Teamwork 00:46 Understanding Different Types of Teams 02:53 Factors Driving Team Effectiveness 06:06 The Reliance Continuum 13:29 Membership Stability in Teams 17:21 Task Consistency and Team Dynamics 19:58 Proximity and Team Communication 24:06 Similarity Continuum in Teams 27:38 Conclusion and Resources Connect with Julia: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Take the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills! Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify…

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Debunking 5 Myths About Teamwork 27:50

12 weeks ago27:50

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In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Felton delves into the intricacies of building effective teams by debunking five prevalent myths about teamwork. Drawing from personal experiences, industry studies, and insights from the book 'Teams That Work: The Seven Drivers of Team Effectiveness', Julia addresses misconceptions such as teamwork being a distraction from real work and the notion that team harmony guarantees success. The episode also introduces the seven drivers of team effectiveness, setting the stage for deeper discussions in future episodes. Tune in to understand how to unleash the true superpower of teamwork in your business. 00:00 Introduction to Impactful Teamwork 01:31 Defining a Team vs. a Group 04:23 The Importance of Teamwork in Modern Organisations 09:07 Common Myths About Teamwork 11:36 Debunking the Myths: Evidence and Insights 22:49 The Seven Drivers of Team Effectiveness 25:48 Conclusion and Invitation to Reflect 26:53 Podcast Outro and Call to Action Connect with Julia: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Take the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills! Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify…

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Harnessing Nature's Blueprint for Dynamic Leadership 23:22

13 weeks ago23:22

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n this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Felton explores how nature can teach us about leadership and organisational development. Drawing inspiration from Dr. Kathy Allen's book 'Leading From the Roots,' Julia discusses viewing organisations as living systems, embracing dynamic energy, and fostering a mindset of co-creation and collaboration. The podcast delves into the importance of recognising and channelling the inherent energy within teams, promoting positive energy through authentic relationships, reciprocity, and shared higher purposes. Julia also highlights the need for leaders to let go of outdated practices to foster innovation and sustainable growth. 00:00 The Power of Teamwork 00:26 Introduction to Impactful Teamwork Podcast 00:57 Learning from Nature 01:39 Nature as a Blueprint for Leadership 03:46 Harnessing Energy in Leadership 06:34 The Role of Energy in Team Dynamics 12:19 Organisational Photosynthesis 17:26 Creating Positive Energy 18:20 Letting Go to Thrive 20:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 22:25 Closing Remarks Connect with Julia: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Take the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills! Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify…

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Leadership Is Dead. Long Live Reinvention 25:13

14 weeks ago25:13