The Invincible Teams Podcast

Season 3 Wrap Session

August 17, 2021 11:00 - 2 minutes - 3.76 MB

A few words here at the end of season 3, and a quick preview of the awesome, upcoming season 4!

Lisa Cron: The power of story for your team

August 03, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MB

In this episode, Ryan talks with Author Lisa Cron about her book, Story or Die, and about how the power of story can help your team! To connect with Lisa, check out her website, http://wiredforstory.com To buy the book, click here. To learn more about how to make your team invincible, go to www.evrgrnteams.com +++ Story Or Die: Whether you’re pitching a product, saving the planet, or convincing your kids not to text and drive, story isn’t just one way to persuade. It’s the way....

Jessica Crum: How to lead a team of Creatives

July 27, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MB

Invincible Teams, Ep62: Have you ever been frustrated leading the creatives on your team? For many team leaders or business owners who aren’t themselves Creatives, leading those who are can be a challenge. Today’s guest is Jessica Crum, the Owner and Creative Director of Silverlake Design Studio. We talk about what it was like for her to build a team and what it takes to manage a team in the creative space. If you’ve ever been frustrated with your team’s graphic designer, social m...

How to kill office drama and gossip

July 20, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MB

Have you ever experienced drama or gossip in your team? Most of us have. On today's episode, Alexis and Ryan talk about what causes drama and gossip and what teams can do to overcome it. Click here to see the Go To The Source tool or click here for a quick explainer video. Click here to see the How To Have Difficult Conversations course. Want to make your team Invincible? Get started now by visiting our website, www.evrgrnteams.com

Vaughan Moore: Break your work-addiction with the 5 Gears

July 13, 2021 11:00 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MB

Alexis and Ryan talk with Vaughan Moore about our addiction to work and how the 5 Gears tool can help us achieve a healthier work-life balance. The 5 Gears is a simple, but profound framework for making sure we spend adequate time on the appropriate things at the appropriate times. You can view the 5 Gears tool here. Learn more about the 5 Gears in this short video, or dive head-first into this FREE 5 Gears Masterclass! Connect with Vaughan by visiting www.elevated-leaders.com o...

Saying Yes Means Saying No

July 06, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MB

Saying Yes Means Saying No Our time is a limited resource. So is our energy and our mental capacity. Every time we say Yes to something, we are effectively saying No to something else. Because of this, it is important that we are discerning with what we allow into our schedules and planners. What causes people to say Yes to things that they shouldn't? What can the effects be on a team that is overcommitted? How can leaders consistently give their Best Yes? +++ Want to make your ...

Katie Fleming: Can an enneagram 9 be a leader?

June 29, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MB

Can an enneagram 9 be a leader? Oftentimes, Nines are stereotyped as followers rather than leaders. But like any other number, Nines can make incredible leaders and can even bring some very unique strengths to the leadership role. On today’s episode, Alexis and Ryan talk with Katie Fleming, an enneagram 9 in a leadership role. Katie shares a bit about her enneagram journey and what she has learned about being a leader along the way. This conversation will be encouraging and empowe...

Bret Carroll: How to empower everyone in your organization

June 22, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MB

Ryan sits down with Bret Carroll, CEO of Conway Corporation in Conway, Arkansas, to talk about empowerment. Why is it important to empower people? How do you empower while still holding people accountable? All this and more on this episode of Invincible Teams! Buy the 5 Dysfunctions Of A Team book here! To learn more about how to make your team invincible, check out www.evrgrnteams.com

Jeremie Kubicek: The Leadership Intensive

June 01, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MB

On this very special episode of Invincible Teams, we are welcoming back the founder and chairman of GiANT Worldwide, Jeremie Kubicek. Jeremie shares with us about a new offering from GiANT called The Leadership Intensive. If you are a leader who wants to grow big, you first have to grow deep. The Leadership Intensive is the perfect solution. In this conversation, you'll get a little preview of what it's all about. To watch the video version with full visuals, go to our YouTube chan...

You don't have to be THAT leader (Overcoming the Pioneer Paradox)

May 25, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 36 MB

In this episode, Ryan & Alexis are talking about "overcoming the Pioneer Paradox." If you haven't already listened to our previous episode on the 5 Voices, you're going to want to go back and listen to that one first. But for those who are familiar with the 5 Voices, this conversation will be enlightening! For many people, there seems to be a burden to be a Pioneer. Pioneers are often the most visible of the voices and it seems that their visionary leadership sometimes puts them o...

The 5 Voices

May 18, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MB

In this episode, we are introducing the 5 Voices system. It is a revolutionary framework that can help your team identify their sweet spots and do their best work. In this overview, we will discuss why teams should use this system as well as give a brief overview of each voice. You can learn more about the 5 Voices by clicking here. To take the free 5 Voices assessment and discover your voice, click here. To learn more about how to make your team invincible, check out www.evrgrn...

Lori Melton: Your team needs to have more fun!!

May 11, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MB

Invincible Teams, Ep53 Lori Melton is a banker in central Arkansas. While she is passionate about a lot of things, one of her biggest passions is fun. Ryan and Lori talk about what it looks like to create a fun team environment and why that is so necessary to any team or organization. If you want to learn about the benefits of a fun work environment as well as get some practical ideas that you can implement with your team, you don’t want to miss this very fun episode of Invincible...

Toolkit: The Support-Challenge Matrix

May 04, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MB

Invincible Teams, Ep52: Introducing: our toolkit episodes! In this first toolkit conversation, Alexis and Ryan unpack "The Support-Challenge Matrix" and talk about how it can impact the culture of your team. See the tool for yourself here, or check out this short video to learn a bit more. Learn more about how to make your team invincible by visiting www.evrgrnteams.com

Character VS Competency: Where should a team leader focus?

April 27, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MB

Invincible Teams, Ep51 Ryan and Alexis talk about the importance of character and competency within a team or organization. Many team leaders look for competency when building their teams, but it is often character that causes the major problems later. So, what is the balance, and how can leaders course-correct if they have been neglecting character? Find out more about how to make your team invincible by visiting www.evrgrnteams.com

Eric Coryell: Create & Lead Accountable Teams

April 20, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MB

Invincible Teams, Ep50: Welcome back to the Invincible Teams podcast. Today on the podcast, we are talking about accountability. On most teams, accountability works in one of two ways: either the leader is a micromanager who carries the weight of the team’s performance, or the leader doesn’t hold the team accountable and results lag and high-performing team members leave for greener pastures. But these aren’t your only two options! You can create teams where the team members hol...

Rhea Lana Riner: From Living Room To 100 Franchises

April 13, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MB

Rhea Lana Riner is the founder of Rhea Lana's, a nationwide chain of children's clothing consignment stores. She shares her experience of growing her business from her living room to over 100 franchises across the country. You can find out more about Rhea Lana's by visiting their website, www.rhealana.com. To learn more about how to make your team invincible, visit www.evrgrnteams.com

Bonus: How can young leaders utilize social media?

April 08, 2021 11:00 - 3 minutes - 4.25 MB

In this bonus episode, Kevin DeShazo shares insight on how young leaders can capitalize on the benefits of social media while avoiding the pitfalls. To hear a full conversation with Kevin, check out episode 48.

Kevin DeShazo: What can sports teams teach you about business?

April 06, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 54 MB

Kevin DeShazo works with an organization called Culture Wins helping to holistically develop athletes and athletic staff. We talk about teamwork in the context of sports and how that translates into the business world as well. There were so many great insights in this conversation, and I know that if you are a business owner or team leader, you’re gonna want to take notes. Connect with Kevin on social media (@kevindeshazo) or by visiting his website, www.culturewins.co Find out m...

Jeremie Kubicek: What is a 100X Leader?

March 30, 2021 12:19 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MB

Invincible Teams, Ep47 Jeremie Kubicek is one of the cofounders of Giant Worldwide. GiANT specializes in tools and training that unlock the potential of people inside organizations. In this episode, Jeremie unpacks the concept of the 100X Leader and shares how you and every person in your organization can become a 100X Leader as well. Start your free GiANT account today by going to https://tinyurl.com/86bptkc9 Learn more about Evrgrn at https://www.evrgrnteams.com/

New things coming soon...

March 16, 2021 11:00 - 4 minutes - 6.58 MB

Connect with Alexis here: Instagram https://instagram.com/alexisgirvan Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisgirvan Email us at [email protected] Learn more about how to craft an invincible team at www.Evrgrnteams.com

Rich Diviney: What a Navy SEAL says your team must have...

March 09, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MB

Invincible Teams, Ep45: Do you have the attributes to thrive in your business? Does your team have the attributes they need to excel at what they do? We’re not talking about skills or personality here…we’re talking about the defining core attributes that are usually exhibited under extreme pressure and stress; the exact moment that many teams fall apart. Rich Diviney is a retired Navy SEAL who has a new book called The Attributes. While training the most elite special forces units t...

Alexis Girvan: The Importance of Dynamic Development

March 02, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MB

Invincible Teams, Ep44: Today on the podcast, we are talking about Dynamic Development. And if you don’t know what I mean by that, stay tuned because my guest is going to let you know very soon. Her name is Alexis Girvan and she is a people developer and personal growth coach based outside of Akron, OH. Alexis' work is powered by Giant Worldwide, a company offering digital leadership development tools and resources for those looking to grow themselves or their teams. Alexis is a S...

Kevin Eikenberry: Stay engaged & connected while working anywhere

February 23, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MB

Invincible Teams, Ep43: Here’s the reality that we are in: the world of work is different than it has ever been. More teams are working remotely now than ever, and many don’t plan on going back. There are a ton of advantages to this model, but if you’ve done it for more than a few days, you know there are also some huge challenges. My guest today is Kevin Eikenberry, and he has been doing remote work and leading remote teams for much longer than most of the rest of us. He has a new ...

Therese Huston: How to make effective feedback your superpower

February 16, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MB

Invincible Teams, Ep42: Has your boss ever tried to give you feedback, but it came across as very awkward or unhelpful? Or maybe you’ve been the boss, knowing that you needed to have a hard conversation with someone about their performance, but you just don’t feel comfortable doing that? Well, you’re not alone. Today's guest is Therese Huston and she has a new book called “Let’s Talk: Make effective feedback your superpower,” and today on the show she shares some of her own perso...

Laura Kriska: Overcoming the "Us VS Them Pandemic" on your team

February 09, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MB

Invincible Teams, Ep41: On this episode of Invincible Teams, Ryan interviews author Laura Kriska about the idea of “WE-Building” and her new book, “The Business of We.” They talk about the pandemic of “us vs them” from a cultural level all the way down to individual teams within organizations. If you want your team to function better together and cross the barriers that divide “us” from “them,” you don’t want to miss this episode. Order the book, “The Business of We” here. https://...

Paul Axtell: Make Meetings Matter

February 02, 2021 14:48 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MB

Invincible Teams, Ep40: Ryan interviews author Paul Axtell about how to have meaningful meetings. Paul has written several books on the topic and is both knowledgeable and passionate about it. During the interview, we discuss why most meetings don’t matter as well as practical ways to make sure they do. Check out some of Paul’s work at the links below: Make Meetings Matter: https://amzn.to/3nEJ5CB Make Virtual Meetings Matter: https://amzn.to/34xtZaM For more information on Evrgr...

Donald James: Manners Will Take You Where Brains & Money Won't

January 26, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MB

Invincible Teams, Ep39: Ryan interviews 35-year NASA veteran, Donald James. Donald shares about his incredible and unique experiences across various teams at NASA as well as stories from his new book, "Manners Will Take You Where Brains & Money Won't." Throughout his career, Donald picked up countless insights and bits of wisdom that will serve teams and team leaders well, no matter what industry you are in. Learn more about Donald here. Order "Manners" book here. Make your team...

Tharwat Lovett: Creating psychologically & emotionally healthy teams

January 19, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MB

Invincible Teams, Ep38: Ryan interviews Tharwat Lovett, a psychological and emotional wellness coach. Tharwat shares the importance of psychological and emotional wellness in teams and how these are even connected to physical wellness. The conversation even goes a bit into the weeds in a way that will thrill students of trauma-studies and Victor Frankl. If you want your team to operate at peak capacity, they need to be healthy, and this podcast will help you equip them for that jour...

Glenn Crockett: Building a team poised for explosive growth

January 12, 2021 14:17 - 40 minutes - 56 MB

Invincible Teams, Ep37: Ryan interviews Glenn Crockett, founder and CEO of Dave Creek Media. Glenn's company has grown rapidly over the last few years, as has his team. Glenn shares some of the lessons he has learned along the way about building a team that is poised for explosive growth, as well as tips on how to maintain a healthy team environment as a company scales up. In this episode, Glenn mentions upcoming opportunities for potential franchisees. If you are interested in talk...

Jason Soderstrom: How to lead a team as a serial-entrepreneur

January 05, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MB

Invincible Teams, Ep. 36: Ryan has a conversation with Jason Soderstrom (enneagram 7), a self-described serial-entrepreneur in Denver, Colorado. Jason has been a part of or lead many teams into new territories on new missions. Ryan and Jason talk about the tension many entrepreneurs face between starting the next great thing & growing and leading a healthy team. If you are the type of leader who loves change, big ideas, or new challenges, you don’t want to miss the insights that Jas...

Support VS Challenge: Which does your team need more of?

December 29, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MB

Invincible Teams, Ep 35: On this episode of Invincible Teams, Ryan shares a tool with Cody called "The Support/Challenge Matrix," and they talk about how different teams need more support, more challenge, or even both. The SC Matrix is an incredibly helpful visual resource for both teams and individuals. Ryan and Cody also talk about another tool called the "5 Circles of Influence," which helps people see how they operate as leaders in different areas of life. To learn more about ...

Going all in with your business! w/Maggie Glover

December 15, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MB

Ryan interviews Maggie Glover, owner of Glover Fitness, an all-women gym in Conway, Arkansas. Maggie shares the lessons she has learned as a female entrepreneur and business owner as well as how building a strong team has helped her business to continue to thrive, even during hard times.

Maggie Glover: Going all in with your business!

December 15, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MB

Invincible Teams, Episode 34: Ryan interviews Maggie Glover, owner of Glover Fitness, an all-women gym in Conway, Arkansas. Maggie shares the lessons she has learned as a female entrepreneur and business owner as well as how building a strong team has helped her business to continue to thrive, even during hard times. You don't want to miss this interview! Find more info on Glover Fitness here: https://www.gloverfitness.com To make your team Invincible, check out www.evrgrnteams.co...

How to compare less & empower more! w/Jackie Lester

December 08, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MB

In this interview, Ryan and Jackie talk about how she learned to transform her habit of comparing herself to others into encouraging and empowering others.

Jackie Lester: How to compare less & empower more!

December 08, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MB

Invincible Teams, Ep33: Jackie Lester is an enneagram 4 and an artist in Little Rock, Arkansas. But her real passion isn’t just for paint or poetry, but for people. In this interview, Ryan and Jackie talk about how she learned to transform her habit of comparing herself to others into encouraging and empowering others. Across the teams Jackie has been a part of, this habit has served to help people unlock their own potential and create environments where everyone can thrive together...

Workshop Debrief: Rules of Engagement

December 01, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MB

On today’s episode, Cody debriefs with Ryan after leading a Team Enneagram Workshop in California. One of the big things that stuck out to Cody during the workshop was the “Rules of Engagement” section. Listen as Cody shares insights from the workshop that will be beneficial to you and your team. View the rules of engagement here.

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 24, 2020 12:00 - 3 minutes - 4.56 MB

Just a quick word from Ryan and Cody this week to say Happy Thanksgiving! We’ve got a lot of exciting episodes coming soon. Be safe and enjoy Turkey Day! Find out more about Evrgrn at www.evrgrnteams.com Get your free GiANT account here.

Relational Leadership matters more now than ever w/James Walden

November 17, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MB

Ryan interviews his friend James Walden about the difference between relational leadership and positional leadership. They talk about why the former is more important today than it has ever been and what kind of impact it can have on teams overall.

James Walden: Relational Leadership matters more now than ever!

November 17, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MB

Ryan interviews James Walden about the difference between relational leadership and positional leadership. They talk about why the former is more important today than it has ever been and what kind of impact it can have on teams overall. They also talk extensively about the shift to remote teams and how team members can maintain some healthy boundaries between work and personal life. During the podcast, Ryan references a blog post, which can be found here. James mentions the book...

Relational Leadership matters more now than ever (w/James Walden)

November 17, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MB

Ryan interviews his friend James Walden about the difference between relational leadership and positional leadership. They talk about why the former is more important today than it has ever been and what kind of impact it can have on teams overall.

How non-profits can use the enneagram to maximize their team's impact

November 10, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MB

Ryan and Cody discuss how team members of each enneagram type can maximize their impact, specifically in non-profit organizations. Specifically for those in the faith-based non-profit world, check out Cody's blog post, "3 Reasons Why Faith-Based Organizations Should Use The Enneagram."

Alert: AEP is now The Invincible Teams Podcast!

November 03, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MB

Welcome to Invincible Teams, a podcast for team leaders and business owners who are tired of dealing with office drama and politics, high turnover, and teams not meeting their potential. We know that team leaders and business owners like you are pretty much always under pressure to get the most out of your teams. We also know that most teams only operate at about 58% of their actual potential, and we’ve got the tools and training to make that number keep going up. We believe th...

Mind Your Hustle: Enneagram for Entrepreneurs

October 29, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MB

Ryan got to be a guest on the Mind Your Hustle podcast to talk about how the enneagram can be helpful for entrepreneurs.

Counseling for team leaders w/Leah Carvajal

October 27, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Ryan sits down with Leah Carvajal, a licensed professional counselor and counter-phobic enneagram 6 to talk about her enneagram journey, what it’s been like during the summer of COVID, and how the enneagram and counseling play a role in the life of leaders she works with. Check out Leah on a couple other podcasts: Let’s Unravel That and As The Story Goes Find out more about her practice at restoredlifecounseling.com

Leah Carvajal (Counter Phobic 6)

October 27, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Ryan sits down with Leah Carvajal, a licensed professional counselor and counter-phobic enneagram 6 to talk about her enneagram journey, what it’s been like during the summer of COVID, and how the enneagram and counseling play a role in the life of leaders she works with.

Top 10_#1: Which numbers make the best combination in romantic relationships?

October 22, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MB

Our final episode in our Top 10 Enneagram questions series is here! It's about the smallest team most people are a part of: a romantic relationship. For some reason, this is seriously the question we hear the most...check out our answer at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts!

Business Coaches & the Power of Self-Awareness w/Adam Kent

October 20, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MB

Ryan talks with business coach Adam Kent from Invictus Consulting in Las Vegas, Nevada. They discuss things like personality profiling tools, self-awareness, and how all of this affects teams and leaders. You can connect with Adam on Linked In or check out Invictus Consulting on their website.

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