Latest Teamdevelopment Podcast Episodes

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Episode 255: 4 Steps to Claim More Calm & Peace Without Putting Yourself Last

Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - May 07, 2024 12:00 - 57 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In this episode, our guest Shari Biery, National Board Health & Wellness Coach, Alive With Purpose Health & Life Coaching, LLC, introduces insightful strategies to claim more calm and peace without putting oneself last. She starts by identifying exhaustion triggers and recognizing the physical a...

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Visual Art and Adventure | Adam Ames

Vertical Playpen - May 07, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Adam Ames, a visual artist, shares his experience attending a workshop at High 5 and how it transformed his approach to art and teaching. He discusses the initial skepticism he had, the moments of reflection and realization, and the impact of experiential education on his life. The conversatio...

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Episode 254: The Business of Law is Rapidly Changing

Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - April 30, 2024 12:00 - 34 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In this episode, Molly is joined by Josh Sanford, Attorney & Managing Member, Sanford Law Firm. They delve into the evolving terrain of the legal business, towards the transformation in legal marketing and client relationships, emphasizing the significance of technology, social media, and specia...

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The Importance of SEL for Educators | Tre Gammage

Vertical Playpen - April 30, 2024 10:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Tre Gamage shares his journey into social-emotional learning (SEL) and the importance of SEL in education. He discusses the need for SEL programs for both students and adults, bridging the gap between generations, and the impact of every decision in life. He emphasizes that now is the time for...

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Episode 253: Firing People is Part of Growing and Running a Business

Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - April 23, 2024 12:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In this episode, Molly provides valuable insights into the inevitable aspects of managing a team, such as the need sometimes to make difficult staffing changes, and how to evolve a business into a structured and systematic entity. She explains the need for alignment with the company's vision and...

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High 5 Executive Director and Founding Director | Jen Ottinger and Jim Grout

Vertical Playpen - April 23, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
In this conversation, Phil Brown interviews Jim Grout and Jen Ottinger about their roles at High 5 Adventure Learning Center and the past, present, and future of the organization. Jen shares how she was drawn to High 5 and the adventure education field, while Jim reflects on the early days of ...

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Episode 252: An Employee Challenge to Law Firm Leadership

Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - April 16, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In this episode, Molly tackles the pervasive and potentially harmful belief that employees will never care as much about your business as you do. She challenges those in law firm leadership, to reconsider this notion and cultivate a culture of trust and empowerment in their teams.   Key Take...

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Poles, Zip Line Brakes and Facilitation Techniques | High 5 Trivia

Vertical Playpen - April 16, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
High 5 Trivia is a quiz show about the challenge course industry. The host, Jamie Thibodeau, asks questions from different categories such as gear, facilitation, construction, history, and general knowledge. The participants compete to answer the questions correctly and earn points. The show c...

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Episode 251: Unlocking Entrepreneurial Freedom: Redefining Growth for Law Firms

Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - April 09, 2024 11:00 - 8 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In this episode, Molly takes a deep dive into the concept of growth in a law firm setting beyond the traditional financial perspective. She starts the conversation on growth, redefining what growth means on a personal, departmental, and practice area level. She stresses the importance of alignin...

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Think Back | Jim Grout

Vertical Playpen - April 09, 2024 10:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
This conversation explores the theme of leadership and the importance of building relationships in effective leadership. The discussion highlights examples of leadership from the movie Saving Private Ryan and the director of professional development (at the time the article was written) for th...

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Episode 250: Solve Your Law Firm Revenue Problems in 1.5 Days

Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - April 02, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In this episode, Molly addresses the challenges faced by estate planning and elder law attorneys. She emphasizes the importance of having a systematic follow-up process, closing the room effectively, and implementing an annual maintenance program.    Key Takeaways:   A "non-attorney sales...

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Questions and Trivia | ACCT Conference 2024

Vertical Playpen - April 02, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
At the recent ACCT (Association for Challenge Course Technology) Conference in Oklahoma City, OK, Phil and Jamie had the pleasure of recording an episode with an in-person audience. The structure of the time was split between audience questions and a trivia show based on the Challenge Course ind...

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Episode 424 - Nick Jonsson. Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety and Depression

Becoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful Leaders - April 02, 2024 09:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 134 ratings
Unfortunately, phrases like "entrepreneurship is a lonely place" and "the path to success is a lonely road" are more accurate than most people imagine. Executive loneliness is real, relentless, and more dangerous than it looks, capable of producing massive damage. In today's episode, we learn a...

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Episode 249: Educating Clients: Widowhood, Wisdom and Wealth

Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - March 26, 2024 12:00 - 29 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In this episode, Molly is joined by Donna Kendrick, a financial services expert with a special passion for assisting widows in managing their financial lives during and after the life-altering loss of a spouse. The discussion delves into Donna's personal journey from widowhood to financial advis...

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Episode 423 - Hitting the Wall and Overcoming the Barriers That Hold You Back with Shelly Lefkoe & Vahan Yepremyan

Becoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful Leaders - March 26, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 134 ratings
How aware are you of what is truly holding you back? In today's episode, Shelly Lefkoe and Vahan Yepremyan teach us to overcome the walls of self-doubt, second-guessing and inherited stories that keep us from reaching our full potential. Shelly is an International Keynote Speaker, Coach, and C...

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The Bear TV Series - Season 3 Predictions

Vertical Playpen - March 26, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
In this conversation, Phil, Lisa and Chris discuss the finale of Season 2 and make predictions for Season 3 of the show. They analyze Carmy's leadership and the potential for growth and development in his character. They also explore the unresolved grief for Mikey and the impact it may have on...

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Episode 248: Dollars and Sense: Exploring the Vital Role of Billing Clerks in Law Firms

Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - March 19, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In this episode, Molly is joined by Randa Prendergast, Attorney Whisperer®️ and a pioneer in the realm of legal software and independent contractor staffing. Randa's innovative approach to law firm efficiency provides listeners with a vivid exploration of optimizing legal practices through strat...

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Episode 422 - 9 Ways to Be Happier

Becoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful Leaders - March 19, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 134 ratings
Happiness is much more than smiling our way through life and humming songs while watering the plants; it is an emotional state with positive effects on well-being and overall satisfaction. The best part is that it is achievable. Pursuing happiness can lead to better relationships, mental and phy...

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The Bear TV Series - The Power of Moments

Vertical Playpen - March 19, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
In this conversation, Phil Brown, Lisa Hunt, and Chris Ortiz discuss the TV show 'The Bear' and its connections to the book 'The Power of Moments' by Chip and Dan Heath. They explore the key concepts of elevation, pride, insight, and connection, and how these concepts are reflected in the show...

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Episode 247: Why Client Subscriptions Work

Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - March 12, 2024 11:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In this episode, Molly unveils the imperative of establishing a client care subscription model in the personal service industry. With her experience and passion, she provides a roadmap on how to build and sell VIP programs that transform one-time clients into lifelong patrons of your law firm. ...

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The Bear TV Series - Exploring Tina's Leadership Evolution

Vertical Playpen - March 12, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
In this conversation, Chris, Phil and Lisa discuss the character of Tina from the show 'The Bear' and explore various themes related to team dynamics and leadership. They highlight Tina's incremental shifts in perspective and the importance of creating buy-in as well as the significance of all...

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Episode 421 - How to Heal Your Mind and Body with Dr. David Tate

Becoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful Leaders - March 12, 2024 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 134 ratings
People have known about light therapy's benefits for over a hundred years. Yet, it was in the 1960s that formal research showed its efficiency in reducing tumors in rats and accelerating wound healing. Today, almost 70 years later, science can identify which molecules absorb and react to light's...

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Episode 43 - Intergenerational Trauma

NRCAC Team Talk - March 07, 2024 11:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
EPISODE SUMMARY: Research consistently supports the value of taking a trauma-informed approach to reduce re-traumatization, improve outcomes, and foster trust and collaboration between professionals, children, and families. In this episode, Kristina Coleman, LMSW, MPA, joins co-hosts Tony DeVi...

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Episode 246: How to Guarantee Qualified Consults and Close More Deals

Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - March 05, 2024 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In this episode, Molly dives deep into the frustrations that professionals in the legal field experience when dealing with unqualified consultations and the inefficiencies that arise from them. She advocates for the strategic use of educational workshops and webinars to pre-qualify clients, ensu...

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The Bear TV Series - Syd's Impact on Team Dynamics

Vertical Playpen - March 05, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
In this conversation, Phil, Lisa and Chris discuss the character of Syd, the sous chef, in the TV show 'The Bear.' They explore Syd's impact on team dynamics, her impatience and eagerness for change, and the challenges she faces as a young and confident newcomer. We also discuss the importance...

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Episode 420. SHOW YOUR WORTH. Creating Value and Making a Difference with Shelmina Babai Abji

Becoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful Leaders - March 05, 2024 10:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 134 ratings
We all can become successful regardless of our background or circumstances. The opportunities coming our way aren't a defining factor of whether or not we'll succeed; our intentional actions are. In this episode, we meet the extraordinary Shelmina Babai Abji. She is the Best-selling Author of "...

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Episode 245: The Role of Self-Awareness in Effective Leadership

Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - February 27, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In this episode, Molly sits down with Janine Zappini to uncover the keys to creating work-life alignment. From discussing the roles of self-awareness in effective leadership to incorporating practical tools for time management, this conversation outlines steps to optimize daily schedules and pri...

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The Bear TV Series - Carmy and Richie

Vertical Playpen - February 27, 2024 11:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
In this episode, the conversation focuses on the relationship between Carmy and Richie. It explores how their childhood friendship and non-family family dynamic contribute to their connection, the importance of building a strong foundation and trust in organizations is highlighted, as well as ...

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Episode 419 - Lessons Learned on How to Unleash Your BEST with Cayla Craft

Becoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful Leaders - February 27, 2024 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 134 ratings
To succeed at running a company and caring for its culture, managing and leading teams, and multiplying to show up where our people most need us, we must take care of our most important asset: ourselves. In today's episode, the amazing Cayla Craft joins us to change the paradigm of being a high...

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Episode 244: The Legal Overseas Staffing Paradigm with the Founder of OnlineJobs.PH

Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - February 20, 2024 12:00 - 49 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In this episode, Molly sits down with John Jonas, the founder of Onlinejobs.ph, to discuss the transformative impact that hiring Filipino workers can have on businesses, especially law firms. The conversation highlights the transformation of the legal and professional landscape, driven by the pa...