Spencer Horn And Christian Napier Podcasts

Your team wants to work with great people but they need you to find those people and do it quickly. From ever-expanding job duties to burnout from you being short-staffed, your team needs you to hire better people. The right people will improve quality, customer satisfaction, and team morale. Join us as we speak with Ryan Englin about the tools and…

What if you could capture - and capitalize - on the thinking preferences of everyone on your team? Just as people have preferences for foods and colors, they also have measurably different preferences when it comes to solving problems or tackling challenges. Some people seek to clarify the issue/problem (What’s the history, context, data?), others …

Some organizations are canceling most meetings. They hope it will lead to more productivity. Is this the right play or an overreaction? In many cases cancelling ineffective meetings is the the correct decision. Having the right kinds of meetings with the right people participating, with a focus is the challenge.…

Many experts argue we must only work on our strengths and that somehow this approach will magically make our weaknesses disappear. Any strength over-used becomes a weakness. It is not our strengths which block our ability to improve personal and professional relationships or rise in our careers or win a championship, it is our weaknesses. I am a pr…

Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as they discuss some of the challenges occurring in tech and overall labor markets. Are current layoffs justified? How do you save your company as the economy shrinks and maintain team performance? Getting the balance right can be tricky. Elon Musk is firing employees on twitter, Deion Sanders is named the hea…

George Bernard Shaw said, “The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place. Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn and they discuss what they have learned to help solve one of the biggest problems every organization and relationship face…communication!By Spencer Horn and Christian Napier

The Utah jazz - the NBA team with the lowest expectations - are leading their division to start the season. Fans love how hard the team plays, and team members love playing for and with each other. Spencer Horn and Christian Napier share real life examples of teams with and without heart.By Spencer Horn and Christian Napier

Who is driving the movement to return to the office? Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as they talk about the surprising truth! You will be able to vote and add your voice to the debate. We want to hear what you think and what you are experiencing. Make an informed decision that is best for your team performance.…

There is a worldwide burnout epidemic. 70% of people experience burnout. Healthcare workers report burnout at an astounding rate. Just "powering through" is not the answer. Prolonged stress can be very damaging to your brain. Think of an engine that is regularly over heated. If not addressed, damage may occur. Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn…

The power and impact of positivity on teams is immense. Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as they host special guest Dr. Paul Jenkins. He will be sharing his Positivity Model and how to harness its power to benefit your team performance.By Spencer Horn and Christian Napier

Are you ready for a little less anxiety? Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as they host special guest, Laura Silverman. As a psychotherapist and coach, Laura teaches tried-and-true techniques for creating ease in the mind and body. On our show, she will demystify ideas like 'inner balance' and 'mindfulness.' Business owners, teams, entrepreneu…

Senior executives are experiencing great asynchronous work privileges while most workers are required to prove digital presenteeism. Studies show that employees are working an extra 5.5 hours per work to prove they are working. Christian Napier and Spencer Horn discuss this impact of these trends on productivity and the talent war, along with ideas…

Does your personal brand suck? Join hosts Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as we talk with branding expert Ernie Harker to discuss whether or not your brand sucks and how that impacts your team performance and how a strong brand helps reduce advertising expenses and increase sales and recruiting. We will also discuss the biggest mistake organizati…

Teams are the engines that drive successful organizations. Christian Napier and Spencer Horn share their experiences and lessons learned to help you become a team influencer so you keep your team engines in tune.By Spencer Horn and Christian Napier

Are you inadvertently sabotaging your team’s performance? Confidence expert Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas joins hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to discuss how to overcome self-doubt, impostor syndrome, procrastination and other self-sabotaging behaviors that limit your potential and impact your team.…

Have you ever wondered why some teams seem to click while others struggle to come together? In this conversation we'll talk about how our brains are wired to create a sense of belonging, camaraderie, and feel like we are a part of something special. Michael Liebowitz will share specific insights into how to create your company culture, how to hire …

Many teams are functioning under extreme stress and pressure. What can team leaders do to help their teams thrive in these conditions? Hosts Christian Napier and Spencer Horn interview special guest Jodi Brown, a brain tumor survivor, professional speaker, author, consultant, & coach. Jodi empowers corporate teams and individuals to increase their …

9 out of 10 people trust what people say about a business more than what the business says about itself. Hosts Christian Napier and Spencer Horn discuss new, innovative ways for organizations to request, receive, curate and publish video testimonials, client feedback, key learnings and more.By Spencer Horn and Christian Napier

When it comes to the future of work, there is a big gap between the expectations of leaders and those they lead. According to a shocking study released by McKinsey, 75% of employees saw hybrid as permanent with adaptations. However, 75% of leadership believed the exact opposite. Do you think business operations will go back to "normal" or will they…

Introverts thrive professionally in high teamwork environments. If you enjoy going to movies and restaurants alone...If you find that after meeting with a group of people for work, a party, or any gathering makes you feel like you want to take a nap...If you would rather listen than talk...you may be an introvert. Knowing whether you are an introve…

LinkedIn and social media are an indispensable tool in your team development and performance toolkit! These tools offer incredible opportunities to connect, increase brand awareness, and reach more people through thought-leadership, advice and social conversation. Top social media and communication expert Richard Bliss will demonstrate how executiv…

Many professionals are doing more and more with less and less today. Organizations are often short staffed as demand has increased, which has led to stress and burnout. Christian Napier and Spencer Horn host special guest Amy Murray to discuss how to reduce the burnout through a process which increases productivity and satisfaction. Amy has experie…

Christian Napier and Spencer Horn host special guest Theresa Walsh-Arietta. She is a CPA and runs the Project Management Practice for Robert Half in the San Francisco Bay Area. She calls on her 28 years of professional experience to share how she builds teamwork working with global projects and remote contractors.…

During the great resignation, many people who have become frustrated with conditions at work have turned to side hustles. If they are not careful, they can become victims of unethical people promising opportunities in direct sales. This is an industry that can be a great opportunity for entrepreneurs. Leta shares her experience how she was able to …

Talent attraction is a key component of team performance. Quality leadership is in high demand and short supply. Our special guest Bill Humbert has 40 years of professional talent attraction experience. He joins hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier on the TeamWork a Better Way Podcast, to share a better process to attract top talent.…

Will your organization grow without you? Are you limiting your teams growth? Special guest Dan Merkley, founding partner of Endurance Sports Summit, discussed with Spencer Horn and Christian Napier how you can help your team to execute on their own, without you helicoptering over them.By Spencer Horn and Christian Napier

There are many today who argue that with all the conflict in the world today, it is easier to go it alone. Some thought leaders suggest individuals train themselves to be alone professionally and personally. Some business environments are very complex so the "lone wolf" mentality may seem appealing. This is often true in the law profession. Spencer…

Most leaders agree that diversity equity and inclusion is a good thing. However, when different perspectives show up in meetings and between employee discussions they may get uncomfortable and avoid difficult conversations. This is a missed opportunity. Spencer Horn and Christian Napier discuss how to disagree agreeably to harness the power of deba…

After 106 years, the Endurance has been found in the Antarctic. We can learn a great deal about leadership in extreme circumstances from Ernest Shackleton's and his crew as they struggled to survive for two years. Christian Napier and Spencer Horn discuss leadership lessons that can be applied to our businesses and lives today.…

We know diversity has a positive impact on your bottom line? When we consider diversity, we often forget about certain characteristics that leads to high performance. Christian Napier and I discuss characteristics that will help with your diversity and consequently your team performance.By Spencer Horn and Christian Napier

Author, Founder and CEO Dave Mammano shares his ideas with hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier about how organization leaders can promote an environment where people love to workBy Spencer Horn and Christian Napier

What do your employees really want? Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier discuss a recent Gallup poll presenting the top factors influencing people's employment decisions.By Spencer Horn and Christian Napier

Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier welcome Cheryl Knowlton to the podcast and discuss the top five mistakes people make with teams. Listeners can find Cheryl on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylknowlton/By Spencer Horn and Christian Napier

How has the "Great Resignation" impacted your top performers? Many of them are aspiring for greater opportunities, development and growth. Hosts Christian Napier and Spencer Horn are joined by special guest Heath D. Barnes on the Team Work a Better Way Podcast session. Heath shares his experience on how to keep your people engaged.…

How do you get your team unstuck and increase your innovative mojo? Christian Napier and I discuss the Einstellung effect presented in the Inc. Magazine article "Want to Be More Innovative and Creative? Science Says Avoid the Dreaded Einstellung Effect" We share three ideas you can use right now!By Spencer Horn and Christian Napier

Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier discuss the challenges facing CEOs and executives to develop and retain talent. Spencer offers recommendations to help CEOs find time and prioritize developing their direct reports.By Spencer Horn and Christian Napier

Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier discuss the Rose Bowl-bound University of Utah football team. Coach Kyle Whittingham created a culture of identity that enabled the team to develop the traits needed to overcome incredible adversity and claim its first Pac-12 championship.By Spencer Horn and Christian Napier

Spencer Horn and Christian Napier focus on how teamwork has changed in the last 18 months, and discuss innovations from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic GamesBy Spencer Horn and Christian Napier

Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier talk about the wonder of Italian food and take a counter-intuitive look at conflict in teams (recorded 23 April 2021). Chapters: 00:00 PG | Eataly! 05:47 Q1 | Changing the perspective of conflict 13:27 Q2 | Mining for conflict 21:13 Q3 | Preparing for conflict 29:36 Q4 | Reasons for conflict 36:29 OT | The co…

Dr. Matthew Nielsen, Clinical Psychologist and winner of the Air Force Psychologist of the Year Award, Air Force Surgeon General Research Award and many other honors, joins hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to discuss ways people can build psychological flexibility during challenging times (recorded 5 April 2021). Chapters: 00:00 PG | Welcome…

Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier continue their conversation about strategies for understanding and dealing with a year of grief (recorded 23 March 2021). Chapters: 00:00 PG | Spencer hikes Coyote Gulch! 06:51 Q1 | Hardship as a catalyst for change 13:50 Q2 | The ability to choose - Viktor Frankl 22:41 Q3 | The blame self-assessment 29:26 Q4…

One year ago today, hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier recorded the first episode of the Team Performance - Winning Ways for Uncertain Times podcast. They look back at the year that has transpired, the incredible toll a year of pandemic has wrought personally and professionally, and strategies to manage the grief so many of us are experiencing…

Hall of Fame speaker, author and leadership expert joins hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier and dives into the motivation and incredible process for writing "The Promise To The One" and announces the formation of The Promise Institute (recorded 24 February 2021). For more information about Jason Hewlett and the impactful work he is doing to he…

Did you know that only 12% of teams consider themselves high performing? Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier introduce the Team Diagnostic Model, a two-dimensional, 14-step approach to maximizing team performance (recorded 16 February 2021). To view a video version of the podcast, including slides, please visit: https://youtu.be/Ufd-NeZMvPA To …

Four-time World Men's Figure Skating Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton joins hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier in an amazing conclusion to this week's Team Performance sports-themed episodes! Scott shares his incredible story and discusses how to "Live Your Days" (recorded 11 February 2021). For more information about Scott's …

Chip Suttles, Seattle Seahawks CIO and Josh Smith, Seattle Seahawks Analytics guru, join hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to discuss how the Seahawks organization successfully navigated the COVID-19 pandemic and how the team uses cutting edge artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics to maximize team performance and player health and safety…

Dr. Jeffrey Magee - best-selling author and certified board executive, speaking professional, management consultant and professional direct marker - joins hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier in a special Team Performance episode to introduce two key formulas for success (Recorded 18 January 2021). Dr. Magee's website can be found here: https://…

Todd Dennett and Maureen Sweeney, Co-Founders and Partners at Tiller Language Services (TLS) – a globally recognized interpretation and translation agency with big-name clients from across the corporate, government and NGO sectors - join hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier to share how a solid business strategy developed in 2014 enabled TLS to …

Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier continue the conversation about setting goals that stick beyond "Quitter's Day" (Recorded 12 January 2021). Chapters: 00:00 PG | Happy Birthday Spencer! 06:12 Q1 | The high failure of New Year's resolutions 13:32 Q2 | The resolution tradition and negative impacts 19:59 Q3 | The importance of correct assumptio…

Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier discuss how to overcome "Quitter's Day" and set and keep goals by focusing on identity, priorities and habits (Recorded 5 January 2021). Chapters: 00:00 PG | Happy New Year! 05:39 Q1 | "You have to prepare for adversity" 15:51 Q2 | Three levels of change 25:04 Q3 | Feeling progress every day 35:20 Q4 | A stra…