Team Amplifier
Team Amplifier
Podcast Description
Team Amplifier is the podcast that inspires tech leaders to build stronger, healthier software teams. We explore the intersection of leadership, team well-being, and project success—offering real stories, expert insights, and practical tools to help you amplify both human flourishing and performance in your team. Because when people thrive, great software follows.
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Content Themes
The podcast emphasizes topics like team well-being, leadership dynamics, and project success with episodes detailing themes such as creating safe spaces for complaints, understanding neurodiversity in tech, and fostering a purposeful environment for development teams. For instance, the episode with Jeremy Wright revolves around practical techniques for encouraging feedback, while Anita Kalmane-Boot discusses accommodations for neurodivergent team members.
Team Amplifier is the podcast that inspires tech leaders to build stronger, healthier software teams. We explore the intersection of leadership, team well-being, and project success—offering real stories, expert insights, and practical tools to help you amplify both human flourishing and performance in your team. Because when people thrive, great software follows.
In this episode, the host interviews Monica Swanson, a seasoned IT leader with 30 years of global experience. They discuss the importance of keeping the purpose and vision of a business at the forefront for team members to foster flourishing and productivity. Monica shares her career journey, the impact of purpose on team motivation, and actionable strategies for maintaining this focus within teams. She also provides personal anecdotes, industry insights, and practical advice for tech leaders to improve team effectiveness and engagement. The discussion touches on the balance between technical excellence and fulfilling business objectives, highlighting the profound impact of purpose-driven work.
* Monica Swanson on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicaroeswanson/
* “The Let Them Theory” by Mel Robbins – https://www.amazon.com/Let-Them-Theory-Life-Changing-Millions/dp/B0DFMZMKFJ?tag=sommardahl-20
* “In On It” by Elisabeth O’Toole – https://www.amazon.com/Adoptive-Parents-Adoption-Relatives-Friends/dp/0982876505?tag=sommardahl-20
* “The Introvert’s Edge” by Matthew Pollard – https://www.amazon.com/The-Introverts-Edge-audiobook/dp/B074XKXNQZ?tag=sommardahl-20
* Website: monroebusinesssolutions.com
* Email: [email protected]
00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Business 00:31 Meet Monica Swanson 01:22 Monica’s Professional Background 02:46 Personal Interests and Hobbies 06:32 Confession Time: Embracing Mistakes 09:21 Keeping Purpose Top of Mind 17:30 The Impact of Purpose on Teams 27:04 The Importance of Grounding Meetings in Purpose 27:26 Interactive Communication and the Power of Stories 29:35 Understanding Customer and Employee Experiences 31:18 Trust and Transparency in Leadership 35:08 The Pitfalls of Micromanagement 44:33 Aligning IT and Business Goals 46:30 Unexpected Career Paths Through Purpose-Driven Work 48:41 Practical Tips for Tech Leaders
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