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, Jeremy Wright, a tech leader and expert in communication, discusses the importance of creating safe spaces for team members to voice their complaints. Drawing from his experience in AI technology and bilingual communication, Jeremy highlights how giving employees a platform to express frustrations can uncover key areas for improvement, foster emotional engagement, and enhance team collaboration. He shares practical advice, including the use of a ‘time to complain’ technique in one-on-one meetings and the surprising impacts it can have on team productivity and cohesion. Listen in to learn how embracing complaints can lead to human flourishing and better organizational outcomes.
Links:Guest LinkedIn Profile – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremylwright/
Recommended Book(s):”Growth Levers” by Matt Lerner: https://www.amazon.com/dp/173842622X?tag=sommardahl-20
Other Links Mentioned:Jeremy’s Blog and Newsletter: https://quiescent.us/
Timeline:00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview 01:06 Jeremy’s Current Projects and AI Innovations 02:43 Book Recommendations and Industry Insights 04:46 Confession Time: Learning from Mistakes 07:25 The Power of Complaints in Team Dynamics 12:05 Practical Techniques for Encouraging Feedback 18:19 Balancing Leadership and Empathy 27:39 Final Thoughts and Connecting with Jeremy
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