The Future Of Teamwork with Dane Groeneveld
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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/
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Mar 24, 2026 • 46min
How to Turn Hard Conversations Into Trust Builders with Farrah Mitra
In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld interviews Farrah Mitra, an executive coach and one of 15 Radical Candor coaches globally. Farrah teaches leaders how to give feedback kindly and clearly, and is the creator of the “Communicating Challenges and Change” framework. Together, they talk about why 84% of people avoid difficult conversations (and what it’s costing teams), how empathy can actually strengthen (not weaken) your message, and Farrah’s simple framework for preparing any tough conversation. If you’ve ever struggled with giving feedback, delivering bad news, or navigating change as a leader, this episode offers insights to transform the experience.🔗 Connect with Farrah Mitra on LinkedIn or at Farrah@greenreedgroup.com
Mar 17, 2026 • 57min
The Human Library: Creating Space for Conversations Across Differences with Ronni Abergel
Today on The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld sits down with Ronni Abergel, Founder and Director of The Human Library Organization in Copenhagen. Ronni shares the remarkable origin story of the Human Library – from organizing anti-violence campaigns as a young activist to the realization that when people actually meet someone they fear or misunderstand, their perceptions often change. He shares how the Human Library is spurring on honest, respectful conversations, why human connection is more important today than ever, and how small shifts in understanding can dramatically improve relationships at work. Tune in to learn how genuine connection and conversation can strengthen your team. 🔗 Learn more about The Human Library
Mar 10, 2026 • 50min
Manage Yourself: Why Great Teams Start with You with Margaret Andrews
What if the secret to better teamwork isn’t another strategy, framework, or offsite – but first understanding yourself? In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld interviews Margaret Andrews, Harvard instructor, author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others: Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Understanding, and founder of The MYLO Center, a leadership education and professional development firm. Together, they explore a simple but profound idea: before you can lead others well, you have to understand and manage yourself. Tune in to hear what separates high-performing teams from mediocre ones, what leadership attribute consistently outweighs IQ and technical skill, and how feedback can be used to build more effective teams. 🔗 Connect with Margaret Andrews on her website and LinkedIn
Mar 3, 2026 • 45min
Trust First: How Great Leaders Build Thriving Teams with Tony Thelen
In this episode of Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld sits down with Tony Thelen – former Executive at John Deere, Founder and Principal Executive Coach at The River, and author of Things We Desire: The Desiderata Turns One Hundred. After 35 years with John Deere, Tony “retired” to follow his calling of helping leaders navigate pressure, burnout, and identity shifts while building lives that are both successful and fulfilling. In this episode, Tony shares his “four quadrants” framework for a fulfilling life, why leaders should focus on how they spend both their time and their energy, and how he transformed his leadership to build a thriving team. For leaders who want to create resilient, high-performing teams that operate independently, this episode offers both encouragement and challenge.🔗 Connect with Tony Thelen on his website or email him at tony@therivercoach.org 🔗 Get Tony’s book, Things We Desire: The Desiderata Turns One Hundred
Feb 24, 2026 • 48min
Scalable Leadership & Career Coaching in the Age of AI with Michelle Vitus
What could you and your team do with personalized, scalable leadership and career coaching? Michelle Vitus, Founder and CEO of Slate, is here to explain how one bad outplacement experience became the spark for reimagining leadership development. Their conversation explores how offboarding can reveal whether a company is living its values, why scalable leadership coaching can be especially helpful for middle managers, and how AI can multiply human talent with meaningful coaching and reflection. If you’re thinking about leadership development, navigating change, or wondering how AI fits into your organization without compromising your values, this episode is packed with practical insights.🔗 Connect with Michelle Vitus on LinkedIn🔗 Learn more about Slate
Feb 19, 2026 • 51min
Designing High-Functioning Teams with Sam Spurlin
What does it really take to build teams that can adapt, move fast, and still stay human? In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld chats with Sam Spurlin, an organization designer, future of work strategist, and transformation advisor who has spent the past decade helping executive teams rethink how work happens. Together, Dane and Sam dig into ideas like mission-based teams, team charters, and how AI can play a role in teaming. If you’re rethinking hierarchy or curious about self-managed teams, this episode offers thoughtful insights and plenty of practical takeaways.🔗 Connect with Sam Spurlin on his website and LinkedIn 🔗 Listen to At Work With The Ready Podcast
Feb 12, 2026 • 47min
Connection, Loneliness, and the Generation Inheriting Our Workplaces with Dr. Anne Gutshall
What if our biggest teamwork problem isn’t performance – but connection? In this episode of The Future of Teamwork Podcast, Dane interviews psychologist and therapist, Dr. Anne Gutshall about connection – how we build it, how we lose it, and why it matters now more than ever. Anne brings decades of experience working with children, families, students, and adults to explore what’s really going on with Gen Z, rising loneliness, social anxiety, and the growing challenges parents and employers face today. If you care about building stronger teams, supporting younger generations, and understanding the human brain behind behavior at work, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.🔗 Connect with Dr. Anne Gutshall
Feb 3, 2026 • 47min
Building a Culture of Psychological Safety at Work with Dr. Nathan Jones
What if emotions aren’t something to suppress, but something to understand – especially at work? Dane sits down with Dr. Nathan Jones, CEO and co-founder of MOOD.ai, to explore the future of psychological safety at work – and how data, design, and humanity can coexist. Together, they unpack why so many workplaces still struggle with psychological safety, how suppressed emotions impact performance and culture, and how MOOD.ai approaches wellbeing differently. Tune in to learn how emotional intelligence, AI, and psychological safety can contribute to better teams. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Nathan Jones and learn more about MOOD.ai
Jan 27, 2026 • 51min
Leading Without Burnout: Mastering Human Energy with Andrea Wanerstrand
What if the key to better leadership and stronger teams starts with how you manage your own energy? In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld chats with Andrea Wanerstrand, founder and CEO of A3 Culture Lab, for a very human conversation about energy management, burnout, and connection. You’ll hear Andrea break down her Mindset Maven methodology, plus how leaders can create agency, autonomy, and accountability across diverse teams with very different energy rhythms.Whether you’re in remote or in-person work, this is a must-listen for leaders who want to foster connection and lead effectively without burning themselves, or their teams, out.🔗 Connect with Andrea Wanerstrand on LinkedIn or email her at AndreaW@a3culturelab.com
Jan 20, 2026 • 48min
Scaling Without an Office: Distributed Teams That Actually Work with Darren Murph
In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld interviews Darren Murph, Forbes Future of Work 50 honoree and one of the earliest pioneers of fully distributed work. Darren unpacks what actually makes remote and distributed work feasible, how distributed teams get more focus time, and how building an “org brain” will give team members more autonomy and agency over their time. If you’re navigating remote work, hybrid models, or rethinking how your team collaborates in a rapidly changing world, tune into this episode!🔗 Connect with Darren Murph on his website and LinkedIn
