The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast

Stories of remote teams doing great things.

289 - Hiring can be equitable, transparent and efficient 10/25/2021

289 - Hiring can be equitable, transparent and efficient is the CEO of Hired, an AI-driven hiring marketplace that helps companies such as Instacart, Postmates, Capital One, and Peloton identify and employ diverse talent – through a more efficient, transparent, and equitable hiring process. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/20929874

288 - Build Work-Life Harmony With Paul McKinlay 10/11/2021

288 - Build Work-Life Harmony With Paul McKinlay PAUL MCKINLAY is the Vice President of Communications & Remote Working at Cimpress & Vistaprint. In this interview, we discuss how Cimpress & Vistaprint transitioned into being a "remote first" company and how they made how and when they work a towering strength of their culture and a competitive advantage. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/20408060

287 - Async Consent Based Decision Making 09/27/2021

287 - Async Consent Based Decision Making AVIVA PINCHAS is the Head of Growth at the fully remote company, Parabol, your "Agile Meeting CoPilot". In this interview we talk about how Parabol operates as a fully remote company, what their asynchronous decision making process looks like, and how to separate work and life. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/20408030

286 - Join The Digital Workplace With Neil Miller 09/13/2021

286 - Join The Digital Workplace With Neil Miller NEIL MILLER is the host of podcast. He has interviewed over 175 leaders about what it will take to thrive in the digital age. For over 5 years, he has managed remote teams and worked with Kissflow. In this interview we talk about culture, productivity, and the 5 levels of a digital workplace. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/20183969

285 - Live The Remote Dream 08/30/2021

285 - Live The Remote Dream is the Head of Remote at GitLab and the author of ,’ GitLab’s Remote Playbook, as well as ‘iPad Secrets’ and ‘iPhone Secrets’. He is also has the Guinness World Record for most blog posts ever written! In this interview, we talk about how GitLab works as the world's largest all remote company, what the Head of Remote position entails, and what companies are getting wrong - and right - about hybrid working. /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/19983446

284 - Create Casual Collisions, Equal Access, and Fun Online 08/16/2021

284 - Create Casual Collisions, Equal Access, and Fun Online is the co-founder and President of , a virtual world for work, education and events. In this interview, we discuss how virtual worlds can mitigate burnout, how to foster a healthy company culture, and how companies can support their employees while returning the new "normal". For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/19983401

283 - From The Archives: Don't Invest To Get To Average 08/02/2021

283 - From The Archives: Don't Invest To Get To Average is the founder and Managing Director of global performance marketing agency, Acceleration Partners, one of the biggest, fully-remote workplaces in the US with over 100 employees. Bob's secret to success is hiring great people and rewarding for results, not hard work. For more stories, visit /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/19472900

282 - From The Archives: Evolve Your Rituals To Include Remote Colleagues 07/19/2021

282 - From The Archives: Evolve Your Rituals To Include Remote Colleagues is the Head of R&D and Work Futurist at Atlassian. Originally from Manchester, now living in Sydney Australia, Dom spends half his time on the road between the US, Europe, and Australia. We discuss what Atlassian struggles with and how they share and scale the knowledge throughout their organization. We also discuss how they manage communication with teams having different backgrounds, cultures. and rituals - and what they do when conflict arises. For more stories, visit . /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/19472786

281 - Building Blocks of Hybrid Collaboration 07/05/2021

281 - Building Blocks of Hybrid Collaboration A hybrid team is a configuration where part of the team works in the office, and part of the team works elsewhere. Admittedly, this is the most difficult style of working but when the right processes are put in place, it can be just as successful. In this episode, we highlight the building blocks of successful hybrid collaboration. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/19472465

280 - Turn Video Calls Into Shared Knowledge 06/21/2021

280 - Turn Video Calls Into Shared Knowledge MIKE ADAMS is the Founder of , a tool that allows you to caption & clip zoom video segments - so that you can compress hours worth of meetings into summaries. In this interview, we talk about why recording and managing our spoken knowledge can help teams work better together. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/19472072

279 - The ABC's of Collaboration With Tobias Windbrake 06/07/2021

279 - The ABC's of Collaboration With Tobias Windbrake TOBIAS WINDBRAKE is the Director of the DACH region for iObeya a digital visual management platform. He has developed a curated collection of resources for personal study and discovery about... collaboration. In this interview, we talk about the components of good collaboration, the role of leadership, and why most teams need to be thinking about visual management. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/19108250

278 - Leadership and Disaster Resilience on Distributed Teams 05/24/2021

278 - Leadership and Disaster Resilience on Distributed Teams JOHN O'DUINN has written code and led engineering teams in companies ranging from four person startups, to non-profits, to multinationals – including in the US Government as part of the U.S. Digital Service in the Obama White House. He is the author of Distributed Teams: The Art and Practice of Working Together While Physically Apart. And he helped to write the state of Vermont's Remote Worker Law. In this interview we discuss why it's important to have a single source of truth and the impact of distributed economic development. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/19165553

277 - Make Space For Imagination With MURAL 05/10/2021

277 - Make Space For Imagination With MURAL JIM KALBACH is the Chief Evangelist at MURAL - one of the virtual whiteboard everyone is raving about. In this interview, we discuss the experience that the MURAL team had when covid hit in 2020, why virtual whiteboards are so important for remote collaboration, and how they can help us navigate the new world of working. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/18569855

276 - Collaborate Less On What Matters The Most 04/26/2021

276 - Collaborate Less On What Matters The Most CARLOS VALDES-DAPENA is the founder of Corporate Collaboration Resources, a group effectiveness consulting firm. He is also a speaker, podcaster, and author of Virtual Teams: Holding the Center When you Can't Meet Face-to-Face. In this interview we talk about routines and process that drive team collaboration, the common pitfalls of team building, and how to collaborate with someone that you don't like. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/18569783

275 - Making Remote Meetings Work 04/05/2021

275 - Making Remote Meetings Work KARIN REED is an on-camera communications expert, the CEO and Chief Confidence Creator at Speaker Dynamics, and the author of Suddenly Virtual: Making Remote Meetings Work. In this interview we discuss her best tips for giving presentations online, how to go from being a passive observer to an active participant, and how to navigate hybrid meetings for maximum productivity and inclusion. For more stories, visit /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/18392831

274 - How To Work Alone And Not Lose Your Mind with Rebecca Seal 03/22/2021

274 - How To Work Alone And Not Lose Your Mind with Rebecca Seal REBECCA SEAL is an award-winning food, drink, lifestyle and personal development writer who recently authored the book SOLO: . In this interview, we discuss how to create a "brain-friendly" workspace, why the 9-5 work day is an outdated and unhealthy way to work, and what signs to look for when we're burning out. /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/18284564

273 - Facilitate Open Space Remotely - with Line Mørkbak 03/11/2021

273 - Facilitate Open Space Remotely - with Line Mørkbak is a Facilitator of Global Collaboration and the Founder of . In this interview, we discuss how to facilitate an "open space" event remotely, what makes a good facilitator, the best tools for remote open spaces and the value of getting everyone co-creating together. For more stories, visit /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/18013886

272 - Plan Just Enough To Deliver Value Now 02/22/2021

272 - Plan Just Enough To Deliver Value Now is the CEO and Chief Product Owner of the . In this interview, we discuss how the Scrum Alliance had to pivot from giving in person to online trainings, the changes in Agile since the manifesto was released 20 years ago, Scrum for families, and managing boundaries. For more stories, visit . /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/18000368

271 - Create a Sustainable Work Routine With Ben Taylor 02/09/2021

271 - Create a Sustainable Work Routine With Ben Taylor BEN TAYLOR is the founder of , the "ultimate online resource for freelancers & home workers". In this interview, we discuss how to create a work routine that is productive and sustainable, how to manage your energy levels, and how to start working as a freelancer. For more stories, visit /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/17837222

270 - Build Self Care As A Skill With Rowena Hennigan 01/25/2021

270 - Build Self Care As A Skill With Rowena Hennigan ROWENA HENNIGAN is a remote work skills specialist at , a lecturer at Technological University Dublin, and the author of . In this interview we talk about how to create a self care plan that allows for a sustainable work life balance. For more stories, visit https://www.collaborationsuperpowers.com /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/17651621

269 - We're all in this together 12/14/2020

269 - We're all in this together This has not been an easy year, but if we've learned anything, it's that we're all in it together. The global north, south, east, west -- no country has come away unscathed. For the families who have lost loved ones, we send our most heartfelt sympathies. And for the millions of people around the world who have had to endure strict lockdowns, you have our support. We hope that you and those around you are and remain safe. We are privileged to have you as a customer, friend and collaborator. In this unprecedented situation, we have been working hard to continue serving you and provide the best and most current information available. Thank you for your business, your friendship, and your trust. We wish you a very happy holiday season and only good things in the year to come. /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/17148185

268 - The Power Of Uke With Sarah Weiler 11/30/2020

268 - The Power Of Uke With Sarah Weiler SARAH WEILER IS an L&D Designer & Disruptor, TEDx Speake, CEO & FaSILLYtator - , Creator - + . In this interview we talk about how playing the ukulele can helps us with empathy, creativity, and dealing with uncertainty. And why a "tech free Thursday" could be a good idea. For more stories, visit /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/16800419

267 - Network And Reach Higher With Hallo 11/16/2020

267 - Network And Reach Higher With Hallo VERN HOWARD is the CEO and Founder of , a diversity recruiting platform that helps connect college students with companies for job opportunities. In this interview, we talk about what is wrong with traditional recruitment, how going online levels the playing field, and how Covid and spurred innovation in recruitment. For more stories, visit /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/16339154

266 - Create A Resiliant Remote Company With Nagesh Sharma 11/02/2020

266 - Create A Resiliant Remote Company With Nagesh Sharma is the CEO of , a company that helps others with their Lean-Agile digital transformations. In this interview we discuss how to take training, coaching, and consulting online and how to create a resilient organization that practices radical candor. For more stories, visit /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/16218809

265 - Upload Your Office To The Cloud With Carlos Escutia 10/19/2020

265 - Upload Your Office To The Cloud With Carlos Escutia CARLOS ESCUTIA is the CEO of , a smart remote office management platform that enables companies to supply employees with premium home workspaces. In this interview, we discuss what makes a healthy and productive remote office, how to deal with conflict, and how to create a safe environment for remote discussions. For more stories, visit /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/16218710

264 - Invest In The Best Possible Team With Emily Morgan 10/05/2020

264 - Invest In The Best Possible Team With Emily Morgan EMILY MORGAN is an entrepreneurial leader with a compelling story and valuable insights to share with your podcast audience. She launched Delegate Solutions, a premium virtual assistance firm, 12 years ago as a 100% remote, flex work company. She’s been featured on numerous podcasts and webinars and was recently featured by NBC for a wonderful idea she had to create a virtual kids camp to help the moms on our team get their work done AND take care of their families when COVID-19 hit - a great example of leadership, creativity, and empathy. For more stories, visit /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/15824087

262- Give Yourself Time To Experiment Remotely 09/07/2020

262- Give Yourself Time To Experiment Remotely JOSEPH YOUNG is the Founder and Director of Kuvio Creative, a full-service web design and development company. Kuvio Creative is a 100% remote company that believes in a 30 hour full time work week. In this interview, we discuss how to find your own ways of being productive, how to find work life balance, going more asynchronous, and bringing in more diversity into the workplace. For more stories, visit /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/15692753

261- Leveraging Flexibility With Remote.com 08/24/2020

261- Leveraging Flexibility With Remote.com JOB VAN DER VOORT is the CEO at , a company that will take care of global payroll, benefits, compliance, and taxes for your remote workers. In this interview we talk about what to look for when hiring remotely, bonding and company culture, and preventing burnout. /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/15601190

260 - From Remote Fridays To Office Tuesdays With Katerina Trajchevska 08/11/2020

260 - From Remote Fridays To Office Tuesdays With Katerina Trajchevska KATERINA TRAJCHEVSKA is the cofound and CEO at , a company of developers who help scale engineering teams on demand. In this interview we discuss how their company transitioned to remote work, how to hire remote developers, and how to deal with being always on. For more stories, visit /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/14979365

259 - How To Listen And Be Heard With Alissa Carpenter 07/27/2020

259 - How To Listen And Be Heard With Alissa Carpenter ALISSA CARPENTER is a workplace communications expert and the owner of . She's also the author of a book called "How to listen and be heard". In this interview, we discuss how to harness differences in the workplace, why it's important to have difficult conversations (rather than avoid them), and how to evaluate the appropriate medium of communication (IM, call, email, etc.). For more stories, visit /episode/index/show/superpowers/id/14979311

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