#163 - How Inspired Teams Transformed Centura Wealth Advisory’s Company Culture

In this episode of “Team Anywhere,” hosts Mitch Simon and Brett Putter delve into the essential role of human-centric leadership in remote work. They uncover how the best remote managers serve as facilitators and coaches, nurturing environments where individuals thrive autonomously. Emphasizing the shift in workers' roles, they discuss Brett's Inspire Teams course, aimed at empowering remote team members with enhanced cultural and collaboration skills. Exploring challenges like "hybrid work friction," Brett and Mitch advocate for clear leadership strategies that align culture and responsibility, crucial in a successful remote work dynamic. Tune in for insights on navigating hybrid team management with a people-first approach.Learn more inside this week's Team Anywhere episode by clicking on the link below!► https://simonleadershipalliance.com/TA170Watch the full podcast episode here:► https://youtu.be/-_hcPuisLycFollow and listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform🎧 Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3q08HjO🎧 Spotify - https://spoti.fi/44yuTAD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Team Anywhere, Mitch and Brett highlight the critical role of human-centric leadership in thriving hybrid workplaces. Brett Putter reveals how connectedness is fostered through strategic structures rather than just physical presence. Focusing on emotional proximity, they explore one-on-one meetings as a trust-building tool and the importance of managers knowing their team members' personal and professional landscapes. The episode underscores intentional engagement, celebrating "moments that matter," and understanding the human aspect of remote work. Successful hybrid strategies emphasize leaders' efforts in relationship-building, recognition, and strengthening social capital for high-performing teams.Learn more inside this week's Team Anywhere episode by clicking on the link below!► https://simonleadershipalliance.com/TA169Watch the full podcast episode here:► https://youtu.be/9et-d0ySUQQFollow and listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform🎧 Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3q08HjO🎧 Spotify - https://spoti.fi/44yuTAD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Team Anywhere, host Mitch Simon interviews Greg Spira, a business advisor with Oliver White, about building trust in high-performing teams. Greg shares insights from his book, "Trust the Plan, Demand Management for Business Leaders," emphasizing the importance of trust, reliability, and predictability in team dynamics. He discusses the impact of legacy perspectives on leadership and the need for leaders to prioritize building trust in the workplace. Greg offers practical tools and examples to help leaders foster trust in virtual and hybrid work environments and highlights the essential connection between vulnerability and trust in effective human-centric leadership.Learn more inside this week's Team Anywhere episode by clicking on the link below!► https://simonleadershipalliance.com/TA168-greg-spiraWatch the full podcast episode here:► https://youtu.be/ud4RWc6f0WQFollow and listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform🎧 Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3q08HjO🎧 Spotify - https://spoti.fi/44yuTAD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Team Anywhere, host Mitch Simon chats with Jake Kurtz, CEO of Brick Media, about his revolutionary implementation of a 4-day workweek. Focused on human-centric leadership, Kurtz shares insights on how prioritizing employee well-being led to remarkable business growth and a happier, more committed team. This episode delves into how Brick Media's approach challenges the conventional 5-day workweek, fosters work-life balance, and positions the company as an attractive employer while maintaining client satisfaction.Learn more inside this week's Team Anywhere episode by clicking on the link below!► https://simonleadershipalliance.com/TA167-jake-kurtzWatch the full podcast episode here:► Follow and listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform🎧 Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3q08HjO🎧 Spotify - https://spoti.fi/44yuTAD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Team Anywhere, Mitch Simon converses with Melissa Romo, seasoned business leader and author, delving into the essential qualities of human-centric leadership for remote teams. Melissa shares insights from her book "Your Resource is Human," advocating for empathy, joy, and connection—vital elements that foster innovation and productivity remotely.She underscores the role of emotions in leadership, emphasizing emotional contagion and the value of companionate love that boosts team performance. Throughout the episode, Melissa and Mitch explore strategies for overcoming remote work challenges, showcasing the transformative power of empathetic leadership in a distributed workforce.Chapters:0:00 - Preview0:40 - Introduction2:31 - Learnings from Working Remotely4:55 - What Made Melissa Write Her book?8:14 - Emotions in a Remote Setting13:27 - How can Companionate Love Impact You Virtually?19:12 - Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast!19:31 - Belonging: How to Create It & the Dark Side of It22:42 - The Dark Side of Joy27:45 - It’s Actually Distributed Work29:18 - The Brainstorming Myth31:51 - Where to Find Melissa Romo & Her Book?33:36 - Thanks for Watching/Listening!Learn more inside this week's Team Anywhere episode by clicking on the link below!► https://simonleadershipalliance.com/TA166-melissa-romoWatch the full podcast episode here:► https://youtu.be/7e1b8xNScGwFollow and listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform🎧 Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3q08HjO🎧 Spotify - https://spoti.fi/44yuTAD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Team Anywhere, I interviewed Jessica Weiss, a TEDx speaker and happiness expert. Jessica emphasizes the importance of human-centric leadership within organizations, particularly in the context of hybrid and virtual team management. She highlights the essential role of fostering friendships at work, aligning individual strengths with meaningful work, and recognizing the importance of making progress for generating happiness and productivity. Jessica also candidly shares her own happiness journey, including her insights on delivering a TEDx talk.Chapters:0:00 - Preview1:10 - Introduction1:54 - Jessica's Story of Happiness5:14 - Is Jessica Happy?5:47 - How to Build Happiness8:27 - Be Happy, Be Productive!13:49 - Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast!14:10 - Building Connections is Work!21:57 - How are Companies Measuring Happiness23:18 - Jessica's TEDx Experience26:03 - Where to Find Jessica Weiss27:17 - Thank you for Listening/Watching!Learn more inside this week's Team Anywhere episode by clicking on the link below!► https://simonleadershipalliance.com/TA165-jessica-weissWatch the full podcast episode here:► https://youtu.be/pqIu2-rcbFkFollow and listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform:🎧 Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3q08HjO🎧 Spotify - https://spoti.fi/44yuTAD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Team Anywhere, guest Steven Howard, author of "Humony Leadership," shares insights on the importance of human-centric leadership. Steven emphasizes the need to unlearn traditional management approaches and relearn to lead with a focus on people. He discusses the impact of the pandemic on leadership, highlighting the need for leaders to prioritize their team's well-being and individual responsibilities. Steven also explores the components of human-centered leadership, including humanity, harmony, and the measurement of workplace harmony. Listeners gain valuable insights into fostering a harmonious and people-centered work environment in an increasingly remote and hybrid work landscape.Chapters:0:00 - Preview0:42 - Introduction2:16 - Who is Steven Howard?3:05 - Where Leadership is Focused Today4:12 - Anxiety is Affecting Leadership7:59 - Steven's Inspiration for the Book13:17 - 3 Parts to Leadership15:27 - Subscribe & Follow the Podcast!15:44 - Back to Episode18:28 - What is Harmony in the Workplace?21:32 - How to Create More Harmony25:12 - How to Find Steven Howard26:09 - Thanks for Listening/Watching!Learn more inside this week's Team Anywhere episode by clicking on the link below!► https://simonleadershipalliance.com/TA164-steven-howardWatch the full podcast episode here:► https://youtu.be/0QwqefcugU8Follow and listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform🎧 Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3q08HjO🎧 Spotify - https://spoti.fi/44yuTAD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Team Anywhere, Centura Wealth Advisory joins host Mitch Simon to share their experience with the "Inspired Teams" program and its impact on their company culture. The team at Centura discusses the importance of human-centric leadership, transparency, and open communication in creating a positive work environment.They emphasize the value of individual development, authentic conversations, and emotional intelligence in attracting and retaining top talent. The program's focus on empowering employees to take responsibility for team and company success, as well as fostering transparency and broader engagement, has led to better client outcomes and increased interest from potential candidates.Chapters:0:00 - Preview1:19 - Special Message2:47 - Introduction4:35 - What Makes Centura Wealth Different5:32 - What is the Inspired Teams Program?7:03 - How Inspired Teams Help Hybrid Teams7:57 - Results from the Inspired Team Program11:32 - How New Hires Benefited from the Program16:32 - Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast!16:49 - Retaining and Attracting Top Talent23:03 - How Effective is Inspired Teams?27:10 - Impacts on Centura's Clients28:39 - What Sets Inspired Teams Apart31:41 - Where to Find Centura Wealth32:06 - Thanks for Watching/Listening!Learn more inside this week's Team Anywhere episode by clicking on the link below!► https://simonleadershipalliance.com/TA163-centura-wealthWatch the full podcast episode here:► https://youtu.be/OntpURpi76gFollow and listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform🎧 Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3q08HjO🎧 Spotify - https://spoti.fi/44yuTAD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Team Anywhere, host Mitch Simon speaks with father and son duo, David and Colton Chorpenning, about their book "What the F is Next: The No BS Guide to Getting What You Really Want." The Chorpennings share their research-based, step-by-step process designed to help individuals identify their passions, set intentions, and achieve success in their personal and professional lives. With a focus on appreciative inquiry and intentionality, they illustrate how their process has helped individuals find clarity in their desired paths.Chapters:0:00 - Preview0:39 - Introduction1:12 - Episode Starts2:29 - What Inspired the Book?6:34 - The Book’s Philosophy12:00 - Real Examples of Their Process13:45 - Subscribe & Follow the Podcast!14:24 - Colton on Becoming A Coach & Author15:14 - A Special Offer18:03 - How Their Book will Improve Your Life21:55 - David’s Favorite Chapter25:30 - Life Biggest Question26:23 - Where to Find David & Colton?26:38 - Thanks for Watching & Listening!Learn more inside this week's Team Anywhere episode by clicking on the link below!► https://simonleadershipalliance.com/TA162-the-chorpennings-interviewWatch the full podcast episode here:► https://youtu.be/QNnf9XmND_8Follow and listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform🎧 Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3q08HjO🎧 Spotify - https://spoti.fi/44yuTAD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of Team Anywhere, I interviewed Amy Anderson, the co-founder of Wild Coffee Marketing. Amy shares her insights on building engagement and a strong company culture in a distributed team. Through her human-centric approach to leadership, Amy demonstrates the value of genuinely caring for employees and creating a supportive work environment.Chapters:0:00 - Episode Trailer0:40 - Introduction1:13 - Episode start2:26 - Why Trust is Dying3:20 - Creating a Great Remote Culture5:40 - What is an Employee-led Economy6:47 - The Story Behind Wild Coffee Marketing10:15 - How to Manage a Distributed Team14:12 - Subscribe & Follow the Podcast14:29 - Accountability Conversations20:09 - Activities to Keep the Company Engaged24:19 - Create Your Rituals Early On!26:36 - What Great Leaders Do27:49 - Where to Find Amy Anderson?28:39 - Thanks for Watching/Listening!Learn more inside this week's Team Anywhere episode by clicking on the link below!► https://simonleadershipalliance.com/TA161-amy-andersonWatch the full podcast episode here:► https://youtu.be/ZB-jeXp7SFMFollow and listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform🎧 Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3q08HjO🎧 Spotify - https://spoti.fi/44yuTAD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.