The Team Engagement Podcast

Psychological Safety Includes Genuine Caring | Angela Lewis

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 SeriesConnect with Angela:Website: https://lewisconsultinggroup.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelarlewis🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://teamengagementpodcast.com#Leadership #TeamEngagement #Podcast #PsychologicalSafety #AngelaLewis

Bring Orientation to Disorientation | Alfredo F. Borodowski

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

Leadership Is Not a Destination | Bethany Rees

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 leadConnect with Bethany:Website: https://leadershipontherocks.com🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://teamengagementpodcast.com#Leadership #TeamEngagement #Podcast #LeadershipDevelopment #BethanyRees

Have Confidence to Say 'I Don't Know' | Allister Frost

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/

Leaders, Remember to Encourage and Support | Diane Hartz Warsoff

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