Building a product is tough, but building a team around it can be even tougher. Join hosts James Giroux and Dee Teal as they explore the real-world challenges of leadership, culture, and people operations—especially for remote-first, tech-savvy teams with big ambitions. From candid conversations to proven frameworks, each episode offers warm, insightful guidance on growing a people-first culture that helps your product and your people thrive.
This episode analyzes Glassdoor reviews, revealing how companies can interpret negative feedback and proactively address underlying issues before they escalate online.
26 Jun 2025
Elevating Employee Engagement
Industry experts explore the true meaning of employee engagement within remote teams and discuss common leadership missteps in this interview.
10 Jun 2025
11 Promises from a Manager
This episode explores eleven promises a manager can make to their team, offering a framework for building trust and improving team dynamics.
27 May 2025
Performance Improvement
This episode explores performance improvement plans and strategies for prioritizing employees.
13 May 2025
Feedback & Performance Reviews
Tired of dread-filled performance reviews? Join us as we reveal how feedback and reviews can become your top culture-building tool.
29 Apr 2025
Cultivating a High-Performance Culture
Ready to redefine ‘high performance’? In this episode, James and Dee expose the myths of hustle culture and reveal a healthier, more sustainable way to elevate your team.
15 Apr 2025
Inclusive Leadership in Action
Ever felt uneasy about joining the conversation around inclusion, diversity, and equity? In this must-listen episode, James and Dee peel back the layers of inclusive leadership—from tackling personal bias to sparking meaningful dialogue across your team. Discover why small changes in language, humility, and curiosity can transform your workplace and bring out the best in everyone.
1 Apr 2025
The Impact of Transparent Leadership
What's the secret to a high-performing team? Transparent leadership! Join us as we unpack the benefits, challenges, and real-world examples of leading with openness.
18 Nov 2024
When Conflict Goes Public
When private clashes spill into public arenas, how should leaders respond? Dive into our discussion on the Future of Team podcast as we explore proactive strategies for handling public conflict with heart.
11 Oct 2024
Leading When Change Disrupts
James & Dee discuss the current turmoil within the WordPress ecosystem following recent leadership decisions.
17 Jul 2024
Salaries & Salary Changes
In this episode, James Giroux and Dee Teal discuss the challenges of salary negotiations, focusing on transparency, understanding your value, and creating a safe discussion space. Dee shares her experience, emphasizing the need for a clear plan and setting boundaries. This episode offers practical advice for navigating salary discussions with confidence.
4 Jul 2024
The Art of Remote Leadership
In this episode of the Future of Team podcast, hosts James Giroux and Dee Teal dive into the art of remote leadership. They explore the importance of building trust, maintaining intentionality in leadership practices, and creating genuine connections with team members. James and Dee share personal experiences and practical tips on fostering a positive remote work environment.
29 May 2024
Crafting the Employee Journey
In this episode, James Giroux and Dee Teal dive deep into the concept of the employee journey. They explore what it means to craft an intentional and meaningful journey for employees from attraction to exit.
1 May 2024
The Why Behind Team and Culture Investment
In this first episode we explore the reasons companies should prioritize team and culture.
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