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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June 16, 2026Episode 19250 min

Human-First AI & Scaling Without Losing Your Culture with Maximos Lih

What does it take to scale a company without losing your edge? On this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld talks with Maximos Lih, CEO and Founder of Emboldened. From Google to Uber, Maximos shares fascinating stories of growth and unpacks the leadership principles that help organizations grow while keeping their culture intact. They cover the importance of North Star statements, why so many leaders fall into “firefighter mode” (and how to prevent this), and how to approach AI in a way that enhances human judgment. If you’re leading a startup or scaling a growing team, this episode is packed with practical insights and memorable stories.

June 14, 2026Episode 1918 min

Bonus: Four Years of The Future of Teamwork: Which Predictions Held Up?

Four years ago, we launched The Future of Teamwork with a simple question:What will leadership, teamwork, and work itself look like in the future?Since then, we've had conversations with researchers, executives, entrepreneurs, and practitioners who are helping shape the way teams work. Along the way, we've explored everything from AI and hybrid work to trust, wellbeing, leadership, and human connection.In this special fourth birthday episode, Dane looks back at some of the predictions and themes that emerged in the show's early years and asks a simple question: Which ones held up?In this episode, you'll hear:• Why leadership is becoming more shared and less hierarchical• How the conversation has shifted from where we work to how we work• What we've learned about wellness, trust, and team performance• How AI is changing the way people work—and where it may still be falling short as a true teammateWhether you've been listening since the beginning or are joining us for the first time, this episode offers a reflection on what we've learned, what continues to evolve, and why the future of teamwork remains a human challenge as much as a technological one.

June 9, 2026Episode 19051 min

The Accountability Dial: Holding Teams Accountable with Compassion with Jonathan Raymond

What does accountability look like in today’s workplace, and why do so many leaders struggle to implement it? In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld interviews Jonathan Raymond, Founder and CEO of Ren, keynote speaker, and author of Good Authority: How to Become the Leader Your Team Is Waiting For. Together, Dane and Jonathan explore how leaders can move accountability from an aspiration to a lived value, and how leaders can foster employee engagement and growth through their daily work. They also dig into how leadership is changing with multiple AI agents to manage, and how Ren combines the power of AI and accountability. If you’re a leader looking to build a healthier culture of accountability, this episode offers practical tools and a compelling vision of the future.

June 2, 2026Episode 18946 min

AI, Meetings, and the Future of Teamwork with Rebecca Hinds, PhD

What if AI wasn’t just a tool, but a valuable member of your team? In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld sits down with Rebecca Hinds, PhD, Head of the Work AI Institute at Glean and author of the best-selling book Your Best Meeting Ever. Together, they explore how AI is reshaping collaboration, meetings, and organizational culture. In this eye-opening episode, Rebecca unpacks the possibilities of AI, from identifying overlapping roles to optimizing teams based on personality and strengths. If you’re trying to navigate the human side of AI at work, this conversation is a practical take on what comes next.

May 27, 2026Episode 18857 min

Fixing Fairness at Work with Lily Zheng

What does fairness at work actually look like – beyond buzzwords, workshops, and performative initiatives? In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld interviews Lily Zheng, a FAIR Strategist and Consultant at Zheng Consulting, and author of Fixing Fairness: 4 Tenets to Transform Diversity Backlash into Progress for All. Together, they explore why traditional DEI efforts don’t work anymore, how DEI-done-right can meet people where they’re at and help them do their best work, and what HR can do to effectively promote fairness. This episode is a thoughtful, practical take on what it takes to build a workplace that allows everyone to truly thrive.

May 19, 2026Episode 18746 min

Mattering: Why Feeling Seen, Heard, Valued, and Needed is the Key to Better Teams with Zach Mercurio, Ph.D.

What if your team’s culture and effectiveness could be completely transformed by making each team member feel seen and valued? Today on The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld interviews Zach Mercurio, PH.D., a researcher, Leadership Development Facilitator, and author of The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance. Together, Zach and Dane explore why so many people today feel disconnected, overlooked, and invisible in their work, why perks and compensation aren’t enough to solve it, and practical ways to create mattering in everyday interactions. If you want to shape a workplace where people feel fulfilled and are fully engaged, tune into this one!

May 12, 2026Episode 18652 min

How to Have Better Mental Health Conversations at Work with Melissa Doman, M.A.

What does it actually look like to talk about mental health at work – without crossing boundaries, creating discomfort, or turning leaders into therapists? In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld interviews Melissa Doman, M.A., Organizational Psychologist, founder of The Workplace Mental Health Method, and author of Cornered Office: Why We Need to Talk About Leadership Mental Health. Melissa shares how leaders can create healthier conversations around mental health, why “mental health matters” isn’t enough anymore, and how leaders can model healthy behavior without oversharing. If you’re a leader ready to build healthier teams in a complicated world, tune into this one.

May 5, 2026Episode 14244 min

Encore: How Creativity and Curiosity Drive Team Growth with Van Lai-DuMone

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld sits down with Van Lai-DuMone, founder and CEO of worksmart Advantage and author of What If Pigs Can Fly? to explore how creativity can transform the workplace. Dane and Van explore the power of divergent and convergent thinking, how to build psychological safety through play, and why the “worst idea ever” might be the best place to start. If you're looking for practical tools to boost innovation and connection in your team, this conversation is filled with insights you’ll want to take back to your next meeting.

April 28, 2026Episode 18547 min

Coaching 3.0: AI and Mind Bugs with Calvin Correli

What if the biggest thing holding you back is something called a “mind bug”? On this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld is joined by Calvin Correli, founder and CEO of Simplero, a fully integrated platform that helps coaches transform lives at scale. Calvin and Dane dive into mind bugs – the subconscious loops that sabotage your growth. Calvin gives Dane a real-time coaching session on how his mind bugs are holding him back – and how reframing those mind bugs can be life changing. If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you were and who you’re becoming, this conversation will hit home.

April 21, 2026Episode 18453 min

Is Your Workplace Thirsty? How to Fix Culture Before It Breaks with Shelley Smith

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane sits down with Shelley Smith, Certified Professional Culture Curator, Founder and CEO of Premier Rapport, and the author of THIRSTY: Restoring Organizational Flow When Relationship-Culture Runs Dry in the Workplace. Together, they discuss what’s driving disengagement at work, why so many organizations are “thirsty” for connection, and what leaders can do to fix it. This conversation explores how culture is built (and broken), why it’s everyone’s responsibility, and what small, consistent actions that make the biggest impact on how teams work together.