In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards sits down with Tracy Nolan, Fortune 100 Executive and Board Director, to talk about the leadership shadow we cast and how it influences every part of team performance.

Tracy explains how clarity reduces fear, humanity builds trust, and courage accelerates results. She shares strategies for identifying team lulls, promoting continuous learning, and communicating values and vision with consistency.

What you’ll learn:

• How a leader’s “shadow” influences culture and engagement
• Why clarity, humanity, and courage matter in leadership
• How to identify team lulls and re-energize conversations
• How to promote learning through personal growth and new experiences
• Why effective delegation requires balance between doing, managing, and leading
• A memorable leadership moment from Tracy’s first pitch at a Chicago Cubs game

Connect with Tracy:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyenolan

Website: https://tracynolan.com

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Shawn Richards and Steve Galley discuss the importance of leaders involving their teams in creating energizing activities and fostering a learning environment. Galley advises leaders to delegate tasks with honesty and confidence, showing belief in their team members.

Effective communication of values and vision should involve team members in their creation. Galley also shares a memorable experience at Dodger Stadium.

Connect with Steve:

Website: https://createtransformbecome.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-galley/

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In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards talks with Amos Balongo, CEO of Leader Compass Consulting Group, keynote speaker, and communication coach.

Amos shares leadership lessons from his work around the world, emphasizing momentum, simple communication, intentional learning, and the value of delegating to build others up.

What you’ll learn:

- How proactive leadership keeps momentum high
- Why simple, actionable communication works best
- How to build a culture that embraces learning and failure
- Why delegation is a tool for growth, not just task management
- How leadership lessons show up in everyday moments, including baseball

Connect with Amos:

Website: https://amosbalongo.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amosbalongo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo

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In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards sits down with Jolynn Ledgerwood, Principal of Elevate Your Talent, to explore how team participation and creative engagement elevate performance.
Jolynn explains how tools like LEGO Serious Play can invite deeper thinking and how leaders can encourage learning, delegate effectively, and bring vision to life with involvement—not just instruction.

What you’ll learn:

• How to engage teams through participatory processes and creative tools
• Ways to foster a culture of continuous learning
• How to delegate based on strengths and build ownership across the team
• Why making vision and mission visible through involvement matters

Connect with Jolynn:
Website: https://elevateyourtalent.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolynnledgerwood/

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In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards talks with Emi Kirschner, Business Strategist and Founder of Emi Kirschner Coaching. They explore how fun and energy go hand in hand when leading teams and growing a business.

Emi shares how simple actions can re-energize teams, promote learning, and create stronger connections. She also talks about effective delegation and how leaders can align their mission and values to everyday operations.

What you’ll learn:

• Ways to re-energize your team through fun and creativity
• How to build a learning culture in your organization
• Why delegation outside your zone of genius increases growth
• How to connect company mission and values with team engagement

Connect with Emi:
Website: https://emikirschner.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emikirschner/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theemikirschner/

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In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards sits down with David Graddy, Leadership Coach and Author, to discuss how effective leaders use delegation to develop their teams.

David shares insights from his book Leading in the Trenches on how to turn daily work into growth opportunities, promote learning across all levels, and build trust through involvement and accountability.

What you’ll learn:

-How to delegate with the intent to grow others
-Why involvement increases engagement and energy
-How to promote learning through experience
-Ways to connect company vision to everyday work

Connect with David:
Website: https://davidgraddy.com
Email: lead@davidgraddy.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-graddy

Maxwell Leadership Profile: https://www.johncmaxwellgroup.com/davidgraddy

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In this Episode

Kelly Price, CEO of Thrive.HR, shares how strategic HR consulting can re-energize teams and strengthen organizational culture. She dives into the importance of communication, transparency, and aligning company values with employees’ roles and responsibilities. Kelly also highlights how understanding your team’s skills and interests leads to better delegation and growth—and shares a personal story about attending the World Series that reminds her of the power of shared experiences.

About Kelly Price

Kelly Price is the CEO of Thrive.HR, a firm specializing in strategic HR consulting for small to mid-sized businesses. With a focus on transparency, engagement, and purpose-driven leadership, Kelly helps companies build strong, connected teams that thrive in alignment with their core values.

Learn more about Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellypricethrivehr

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In this Episode

Kasim, co-founder of Pareto Talent and author of the upcoming book HIRE, shares his expertise in talent acquisition and leadership. He discusses the power of authorship in creating ownership, reducing micromanagement, and inspiring accountability within teams. Kasim introduces the 262 Framework for effective delegation, highlighting how aligning responsibilities with individual strengths drives engagement and results.

He also reflects on his early work experiences, noting that many great entrepreneurs started out as poor employees—a reminder that growth often begins with self-awareness and humility. Kasim challenges leaders to build cultures rooted in action, authenticity, and alignment with core values.

About Kasim

Kasim Aslam is a serial entrepreneur who has built six 7- and 8-figure businesses, including two successful exits. He is the co-founder of Driven Mastermind and the creator of Digital Marketer’s Paid Traffic Certification. Last year, he exited Solutions 8—one of the world’s top Google Ads agencies—and co-founded Pareto Talent, a company dedicated to helping entrepreneurs reclaim their time by matching them with world-class executive assistants. His work is grounded in insights gained as the founder of Solutions 8, one of the world’s top Google Ads agencies.

Kasim is now preparing to release HIRE, a groundbreaking book that distills the systems he used to build his companies. Designed to be the ultimate guide on hiring and delegation, HIRE offers a proven framework for scaling a business without burning out. He has also authored three bestselling books and was named one of the Top 50 Digital Marketing Thought Leaders in the U.S.

Connect with Kasim

🌐 Website: https://paretotalent.com
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasimaslam/

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