by Teem Work Podcast
For leaders who care deeply about people and outcomes. Hosted by Kyle Neilson and Stephanie Rivard, Serious Playfulness explores the tensions of leadership, team dynamics, and culture with warmth, clarity, and just enough humour. These are candid conversations on trust, self-doubt, team health, and what it means to lead well, without corporate fluff. If you're building something that matters and want to lead with integrity, you're in the right place.
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July 7, 2026
<p>In this episode of Serious Playfulness, Kyle and Stephanie dig into the challenges of fast growth, young managers, and multicultural teams. They talk about how to support new leaders, how to use working genius to depersonalize tension, and why mentorship matters when people are learning to manage for the first time.</p><p>They share stories about communication gaps across countries, the risks of unclear expectations, and the simple tools that help leaders build confidence and clarity.</p><p>You will learn:</p><ul><li>Why young managers need more support than most leaders assume</li><li>How working genius helps teams understand each other</li><li>What mentorship looks like in a growing organization</li><li>How cultural differences shape communication</li><li>Why clarity at the top affects everyone downstream</li></ul><p>If you want to grow your people while you grow your business, this conversation will give you practical steps to start.</p><p>Subscribe for more conversations on team health, authentic leadership, and the real challenges facing mission driven organizations, or visit us at teemwork.ca. #teemwork #teamhealth #clarityincommunication</p>
June 22, 2026
<p>In this episode of Serious Playfulness, Kyle and Stephanie talk about what to do when you notice confusion or dysfunction at work but you are not the leader. They look at how to ask for clarity, how to define success when no one has written it down, and how to understand your real authority in a role.</p><p>They share stories of employees who felt lost, the simple questions that unlock better communication, and the signs of a culture you may want to avoid before you ever accept the job.</p><p>You will learn:</p><ul><li>How to ask for clarity without sounding confrontational</li><li>What to do when your role has no clear measurements</li><li>How to understand your real decision making authority</li><li>What to look for when interviewing an employer</li><li>When it might be time to move on</li></ul><p>If you want to feel more confident, more grounded, and more equipped to shape your workplace from the inside, this conversation will help you get there.</p><p>Subscribe for more conversations on team health, authentic leadership, and the real challenges facing mission driven organizations, or visit us at teemwork.ca.</p>
June 9, 2026
<p>In this episode of Serious Playfulness digs into the quiet forces that push strong employees out the door. Kyle and Stephanie unpack why toxic behavior spreads when it is not addressed, how isolation drains relational people, and why unclear goals make even great performers want to leave. </p><p>They share stories of real workplaces, the cost of losing good people, and the simple habits that help leaders keep their best talent. It is a practical and honest look at culture, clarity, and what people need in order to thrive.</p><p>You will learn:</p><ul><li>Why toxic behavior pushes out your best people</li><li>How isolation affects relational employees</li><li>Why clarity and measurement matter more than leaders think</li><li>How value, feedback, and trust keep people engaged</li></ul><p>If you want to build a team that stays, grows, and actually enjoys working together, this conversation will help you get there.</p><p>Subscribe for more conversations on team health, authentic leadership, and the real challenges facing mission driven organizations, or visit us at teemwork.ca.</p>
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For leaders who care deeply about people and outcomes.
Hosted by Kyle Neilson and Stephanie Rivard, Serious Playfulness explores the tensions of leadership, team dynamics, and culture with warmth, clarity, and just enough humour.
These are candid conversations on trust, self-doubt, team health, and what it means to lead well, without corporate fluff. If you're building something that matters and want to lead with integrity, you're in the right place.
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