In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Natasha Skolny, Founder of The Leadership Cabin, about the importance of listening in building psychologically safe teams.

Natasha shares lessons from her corporate leadership and coaching experience, explaining how authenticity, emotional awareness, and open communication help leaders create stronger connections and better team performance.

What you’ll learn:

• Why listening builds psychological safety
• How authenticity strengthens trust in teams
• The role of emotional responsibility in leadership
• Why growth mindset helps teams navigate challenges
• How shared focus and support energize teams

Connect with Natasha:
Website: https://www.theleadershipcabin.com

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In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Robin Goad, speaker and author, about leadership, mentorship, and creating psychologically safe environments.

Robin introduces her Show, Share, and Observe framework and explains how leaders can foster growth by modeling behavior, sharing knowledge, and learning from their teams.

What you’ll learn:

• How the Show, Share, and Observe model supports leadership
• Why psychological safety strengthens teams
• How leaders can address emotional wellness during difficult moments
• The importance of mentorship and growth mindset
• Leadership lessons drawn from sports and life experiences

Connect with Robin:
Website: https://therealrobingoad.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgoad/

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In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Daniel Tataje, Founder and CEO of Mercy Dental Group, about leadership grounded in service, gratitude, and character.

Daniel shares insights from his book The Leader Humanity Needs and explains how leaders can create psychologically safe environments by valuing people and leading with empathy and purpose.

What you’ll learn:

• Why leadership begins with character and service
• How gratitude fosters a growth mindset
• Ways to build psychologically safe workplaces
• Why recognizing and using your gifts strengthens leadership
• A meaningful lesson from a transformative baseball experience

Connect with Daniel:
Website: https://www.danieltataje.com/

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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 Series

Connect with Angela:
Website: https://lewisconsultinggroup.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelarlewis
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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 orientation
• How positive psychology supports team and organizational flourishing
• The value of focusing on strengths instead of fixing problems
• How leaders can maintain humanity during rapid change
• Why self-awareness matters in effective leadership

Connect with Alfredo:
Website: https://positiveab.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfredo-borodowski

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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 lead

Connect with Bethany:
Website: https://leadershipontherocks.com

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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/

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 engagement
• How leaders can support teams through growth and transition
• The importance of empathy and clarity in leadership
• How values and perspective shape better leadership decisions

Connect with Diane:
Website: https://exitfactor.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianehartzwarsoff
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