For Love Of Team™ | Winston Faircloth podcast

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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

For Love of Team™ | Winston Faircloth

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For Love of Team™ is THE podcast where Leaders Simplify Teamwork, helping you: SURROUND yourself with others doing work they LOVE. Business mentor and strategist, Winston Faircloth believes that it is your love of TEAM, and not just your love of products and customers that sets you apart in the marketplace.
In Season 3 of the For Love of Team podcast, host Winston Faircloth unveils a bold new experiment for this season: writing a book called 'Team Love,' based on a successful blog series from the past. Each episode will feature an audio first draft of a chapter from the book, inviting listeners to provide feedback and help shape the final version. This innovative journey aims to engage visionary leaders, and anyone interested in fostering a loving team culture.

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S3 E110 - Declare Meeting Bankruptcy 9:26

8 weeks之前9:26

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Declaring Meeting Bankruptcy: A Strategy for Leadership Efficiency In this episode of the For Love of Team podcast, host Winston Faircloth introduces Chapter Eight: 'Declaring Meeting Bankruptcy' from his upcoming book, 'Team Love, 28 Ways to Demonstrate Caring at Work.' Winston discusses the overwhelming nature of back-to-back meetings and offers a radical approach to regain control of one's schedule. Through practical steps, Faircloth outlines how leaders can inventory their meetings, assess their necessity, and reset their calendar for increased productivity and deeper work. A courageous case study of a client who successfully implemented quarterly 'meeting bankruptcies' is highlighted, offering a blueprint for other visionary leaders to follow. 00:00 Introduction to Season Three 00:28 Chapter Eight: Declare Meeting Bankruptcy 00:43 The Burden of a Packed Calendar 03:14 The Big Rocks Analogy 05:00 A Client's Bold Move: Meeting Bankruptcy 06:57 Steps to Declaring Meeting Bankruptcy 08:54 Conclusion and Next Steps Text us feedback on this episode #TeamLOVE Book. Join the bold book writing journey as we write and share our first draft chapters from our upcoming book - Team Love: 28 Ways to Demonstrate Caring at Work here in season 3 of the For Love of Team podcast. Be notified each week about a new episode and follow our journey at TeamLoveBook.com…

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S3 E109 – Clarify Communications Channels 9:09

11 weeks之前9:09

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S3 E109: Clarify Communications Channels In this episode of the For Love of Team podcast, Winston Faircloth delves into Chapter Seven of his new book, 'Team Love: 28 Ways to Demonstrate Caring at Work,' titled 'Clarify Communication Channels.' Winston narrates the challenges of managing multiple communication platforms and the chaos it can bring, using a relatable scenario of miscommunication and lost information. He shares practical strategies to streamline communication within a team, such as setting intentions for email usage, leveraging company tools, and minimizing interruptions to protect productive time. Winston provides a step-by-step approach to enhance clarity and efficiency in team communications, ensuring that technology serves the team's needs. Listeners are encouraged to adopt these methods to improve their organizational communication and overall team performance. 00:00 Introduction to Season Three 00:28 Introducing Chapter Seven: Clarify Communication Channels 02:14 The Chaos of Communication 03:07 Strategies for Streamlining Communication 06:18 Practical Steps for Better Communication 08:37 Conclusion and Next Steps Text us feedback on this episode #TeamLOVE Book. Join the bold book writing journey as we write and share our first draft chapters from our upcoming book - Team Love: 28 Ways to Demonstrate Caring at Work here in season 3 of the For Love of Team podcast. Be notified each week about a new episode and follow our journey at TeamLoveBook.com…

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S3 E108 – Protect Productive Times 4:54

15 weeks之前4:54

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S3 E108: Protecting Productive Times In this episode of the For Love of Team podcast, host Winston Faircloth discusses Chapter 6 'Protect Protective Times' from his new book, 'Team Love: 28 Ways to Demonstrate Caring at Work.' Winston emphasizes the importance of recognizing and protecting individual productive times within teams to enhance work efficiency. He explains that, as leaders, understanding when team members are most creative, alert, and energized is crucial for balancing productivity with necessary collaboration. Leaders are encouraged to review meeting patterns and adjust schedules to protect these productive periods, empowering both early birds and night owls. Winston offers practical advice on piloting this approach to foster a happy, productive team. Listeners are invited to share their feedback on the podcast's blog. 00:00 A Bold Writing Experiment Continues 00:24 Chapter 6: Protect Protective Times 00:51 Understanding Team Productivity 02:15 Balancing Productivity and Collaboration 03:01 Action Steps for Leaders 04:09 Conclusion and Feedback Text us feedback on this episode #TeamLOVE Book. Join the bold book writing journey as we write and share our first draft chapters from our upcoming book - Team Love: 28 Ways to Demonstrate Caring at Work here in season 3 of the For Love of Team podcast. Be notified each week about a new episode and follow our journey at TeamLoveBook.com…

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S3 E107 – Stay in Our Strengths 5:57

16 weeks之前5:57

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S3 E107 – Stay in our Strengths In this episode of the For Love of Team podcast, host Winston Faircloth delves into Chapter 5 of his upcoming book, 'Team Love: 28 Ways to Demonstrate Caring at Work.' This chapter, 'Stay in Our Strengths,' scrutinizes the traditional self-review process. Winston critiques the typical approach as a compliance task that often overlooks team members' growth and contributions, proposing instead a shift towards emphasizing daily acknowledgments of team efforts and celebrating achievements. He advocates for protecting time for deep work, making assignments based on unique contributions, and fostering clarity through a compelling 'why.' Listeners are encouraged to reimagine feedback processes, aspiring to deliver continuous and supportive care beyond annual evaluations, nurturing team love in the workplace. 00:00 Introduction to Chapter 5 00:23 Chapter 5: Stay in Our Strengths 00:31 The Dreaded Self-Review Email 01:09 Breaking Down the Self-Review Process 02:54 Challenges of Traditional Feedback Processes 04:08 Reimagining Leadership Practices 05:09 Conclusion and Invitation for Feedback Text us feedback on this episode #TeamLOVE Book. Join the bold book writing journey as we write and share our first draft chapters from our upcoming book - Team Love: 28 Ways to Demonstrate Caring at Work here in season 3 of the For Love of Team podcast. Be notified each week about a new episode and follow our journey at TeamLoveBook.com…

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S3 E106 – Identify Unique Contributions 5:28

17 weeks之前5:28

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S3 E 106: Identify Unique Contributions In this episode of the For Love of Team podcast, host Winston Faircloth delves into Chapter 4 of his book 'Team Love: 28 Ways to Demonstrate Caring at Work,' focusing on identifying unique contributions. The chapter discusses the importance of recognizing and utilizing individual talents and passions within a team to enhance productivity and satisfaction. Winston advises leaders to reflect on tasks that bring effortless engagement versus those that feel burdensome and to seek team members who find joy in tasks others might avoid. By matching tasks to natural gifts rather than rigid roles, leaders can unlock innovation and promote a more dynamic workplace environment. 00:00 Introduction to Team Love, Chapter 4 00:24 Identifying Unique Contributions 01:17 Understanding Work Preferences 02:13 Discovering Team Strengths 02:40 Practical Steps for Leaders 03:50 Reflecting on Team Dynamics 04:31 Conclusion and Next Steps Text us feedback on this episode #TeamLOVE Book. Join the bold book writing journey as we write and share our first draft chapters from our upcoming book - Team Love: 28 Ways to Demonstrate Caring at Work here in season 3 of the For Love of Team podcast. Be notified each week about a new episode and follow our journey at TeamLoveBook.com…

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S3 E105 – Team Owns the How 7:10

18 weeks之前7:10

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S3 E105: Your Team Owns the How In this episode of the For Love of Team podcast, Winston Faircloth delves into Chapter Three of his upcoming book 'Team Love: 28 Ways to Demonstrate Caring at Work.' The focus is on empowering teams by letting them own the 'how.' After hiring top talent, leaders should provide the 'why' and success metrics but avoid micromanaging. Insights include the importance of not dictating detailed processes to experienced team members, fostering innovation through trust, and ensuring clarity in communications. Faircloth emphasizes the role of leaders in enabling creativity and collaboration, asking for feedback from listeners engaged in leadership transformation. 00:00 Introduction to Season Three 00:23 Chapter Three: The Team Owns the How 00:59 The New Executive's Feedback 02:10 The Importance of Trust and Delegation 02:59 Empowering Your Team 04:20 Practical Tips for Leaders 05:59 Conclusion and Listener Engagement Text us feedback on this episode #TeamLOVE Book. Join the bold book writing journey as we write and share our first draft chapters from our upcoming book - Team Love: 28 Ways to Demonstrate Caring at Work here in season 3 of the For Love of Team podcast. Be notified each week about a new episode and follow our journey at TeamLoveBook.com…

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S3 E104 – Define Clear Success 5:15

19 weeks之前5:15

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S3 E104: Defining Clear Success In this episode of For Love of Team podcast, host Winston Faircloth delves into Chapter 2 of his new book, 'Team Love: 28 Ways to Demonstrate Caring at Work.' Winston shares insights on the importance of clearly defining success for your team. He recounts a metaphorical race with no finish line to illustrate the necessity of setting clear markers of achievement to maintain momentum and alignment. Winston provides practical steps for leaders to establish observable success markers and pair them with a compelling why, enhancing team alignment and accountability. Listeners are encouraged to translate these steps into their projects for optimal success. 00:00 Introduction to Season Three 00:23 Chapter 2: Defining Clear Success 01:50 Defining Success and Setting Goals 03:19 Action Steps for Team Success 04:30 Conclusion and Listener Engagement Text us feedback on this episode #TeamLOVE Book. Join the bold book writing journey as we write and share our first draft chapters from our upcoming book - Team Love: 28 Ways to Demonstrate Caring at Work here in season 3 of the For Love of Team podcast. Be notified each week about a new episode and follow our journey at TeamLoveBook.com…

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S3 E103 – Start with a Compelling Why 7:27

20 weeks之前7:27

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In the season three premiere of the For Love of Team podcast, host Winston Faircloth introduced his new book, 'Team Love: 28 Ways to Demonstrate Caring at Work.' This episode shares insights from Chapter One, focusing on the importance of starting with a compelling 'why.' Winston narrates the challenges of an executive team facing an uncertain future and highlights how a clear vision can galvanize a team. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, Winston underscores the significance of answering 'why' to foster creativity, ownership, and trust within the team. He provides actionable steps for leaders to prioritize ideas and communicate their 'why' effectively, reinforcing the overarching theme of spreading team love across the organization. 00:00 Introduction to Season Three 00:24 Chapter One: Start with the Compelling Why 01:21 The Visionary Leader's Superpower 02:47 Embracing the Why 04:29 Practical Steps to Define Your Why 06:21 Conclusion and Call to Action Text us feedback on this episode #TeamLOVE Book. Join the bold book writing journey as we write and share our first draft chapters from our upcoming book - Team Love: 28 Ways to Demonstrate Caring at Work here in season 3 of the For Love of Team podcast. Be notified each week about a new episode and follow our journey at TeamLoveBook.com…

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S3 E102: The Blind Spot: A Fresh Start 9:17

21 weeks之前9:17

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In the first episode featuring first-draft audio chapters from his new book, “Team Love: 28 Ways to Demonstrate Caring at Work”, Winston shares the introductory chapter, reflecting on his journey as an executive leader and the pivotal moments that led him to prioritize team love over merely focusing on solutions and client satisfaction. The discussion highlights the stages of a visionary leader's journey, the challenges of maintaining a visionary path, and the importance of nurturing a team-centric culture. Winston emphasizes that loving and prioritizing teams ultimately accelerates vision and supports client care. Listeners are invited to join Winston in exploring innovative approaches to fostering team love. 00:00 Introduction to Season Three 00:31 Chapter Zero: The Blind Spot 02:12 The Visionary Leader's Journey 06:33 The Importance of Team Love 07:59 Conclusion and Invitation Text us feedback on this episode #TeamLOVE Book. Join the bold book writing journey as we write and share our first draft chapters from our upcoming book - Team Love: 28 Ways to Demonstrate Caring at Work here in season 3 of the For Love of Team podcast. Be notified each week about a new episode and follow our journey at TeamLoveBook.com…

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S3 E101: A Bold Book Writing Journey 8:57

22 weeks之前8:57

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In this premiere episode of Season 3 of the For Love of Team podcast, host Winston Faircloth reintroduces the podcast after a three-year hiatus. Winston shares personal and professional updates since the last season, including his transformation into an avid writer and his 'Reunion Tour' exploring personal spirituality. Winston recounts his extensive career in leadership roles, primarily in the United Way and nonprofit sectors. He unveils a bold new experiment for this season: writing a book called 'Team Love,' based on a successful blog series from the past. Each episode will feature an audio first draft of a chapter from the book, inviting listeners to provide feedback and help shape the final version. This innovative journey aims to engage visionary leaders and anyone interested in fostering a loving team culture. 00:00 Welcome to Season Three 00:51 Personal and Professional Growth 02:07 Career Journey and Leadership Lessons 05:02 Introducing the Team Love Book 07:26 Join the Book Writing Journey 08:03 Conclusion and Next Steps Text us feedback on this episode #TeamLOVE Book. Join the bold book writing journey as we write and share our first draft chapters from our upcoming book - Team Love: 28 Ways to Demonstrate Caring at Work here in season 3 of the For Love of Team podcast. Be notified each week about a new episode and follow our journey at TeamLoveBook.com…

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S2 E100: Team Love Redeems Founder 33:23

3 years之前33:23

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This week, we wrap up Season 2 with a significant milestone - our 100th episode! To celebrate, we're having fan favorite Mark Ross return to interview Winston about his entrepreneurial journey to creating, For Love of Team. “You know the term “For love of the Game”? I was on a walk one day, and somehow, it just came to my mind that for love of team was what I was missing as the CEO of a very successful multi-million dollar company. I had started a business because I had an idea of how I could help other people with a product and a service that I loved. When that was established, I moved to loving the client. I wanted to give them the ultimate experience that was just as good or not better than the product itself. I knew that if they had a great experience with what we were offering it would help us win more business. But I only kept my focus right there. Instead of looking at my team as the foundation of our success, I saw them as an impediment to being more creative and serving our clients. More often than I should have I took the side of the client. Even though our team had a good process, had good boundaries, and good guardrails, they were to blame if client expectations were not met. My team was looking for how we could protect the quality of the service, they were looking for ways to protect and scale how we could do it. And I would inevitably take the side of the client and I put our team under tremendous pressure. That works for maybe a short season, but if that's constantly the culture that you're creating - it's a toxic work culture. That was a reflection of me as a toxic leader back then. Now I see our work here at ‘For Love of Team’ as a redemption story. Helping founders and leaders avoid the mistakes I made and instead multiplying their impact and income by… "Doing work you love, in a business you love, with a team you love.” - Winston Text us feedback on this episode #TeamLOVE Book. Join the bold book writing journey as we write and share our first draft chapters from our upcoming book - Team Love: 28 Ways to Demonstrate Caring at Work here in season 3 of the For Love of Team podcast. Be notified each week about a new episode and follow our journey at TeamLoveBook.com…

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S2 E99: Three C’s of Culture at The Refuge Center with Amy Alexander 27:35

3 years之前27:35

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Amy Alexander is Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Refuge Center for Counseling in Franklin, Tennessee, where the Center serves more than 30,000 counseling sessions to over 4,000 clients annually. As a nonprofit, Amy is always wrestling with how to retain quality people on her team. And for her, it's the culture they create day-to-day that retains the best people. Amy encourages and supports culture through her ‘Three C’s approach’ of connection , character , and continuous growth within the organization. “Our team has to be the first priority and Client Services has to be the second priority. Because if we're not healthy, if we're not in a good place, if we're not taking care of ourselves and one another, then the quality of our work is not going to be what it should be. And our clients deserve us to be at our best.” - Amy Alexander She has a very unique way of framing leadership and culture and values within her organization by modeling a ‘servant first perspective’. Listen to our full episode to learn more about Amy’s Three C’s approach! Connect with Amy Website - https://refugecenter.org Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-refuge-center-for-counseling Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/therefugecenter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/refugecenterforcounseling YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxzP8YpKRKo Email - info@therefugecenter.org Connect with Winston LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/winstonfaircloth Facebook https://www.facebook.com/forloveofteam Instagram https://www.instagram.com/forloveofteam Twitter https://twitter.com/forloveofteam Text us feedback on this episode #TeamLOVE Book. Join the bold book writing journey as we write and share our first draft chapters from our upcoming book - Team Love: 28 Ways to Demonstrate Caring at Work here in season 3 of the For Love of Team podcast. Be notified each week about a new episode and follow our journey at TeamLoveBook.com…

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S2 E98: Conquering Digital Distractions with Dr. Kristy Goodwin 29:05

3 years之前29:05

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In this week’s episode, we're chatting with Dr. Kristy Goodwin who is on a mission to promote employee wellbeing and bolster workplace productivity. With the pandemic accelerating the work from home (WFH) movement, how we work online and how we disconnect while living in the same place is more important than ever. “I've never had a genius idea looking in my inbox or working in an Excel spreadsheet. I have most certainly had one when I've been swimming or been for a run, or in the shower. And this is because our brain needs that mind-wandering mode. And we just don't get enough of that because we now fill every moment of whitespace with a digital device.” - Dr. Kristy Goodwin Put simply, she helps people thrive online. We have all accepted that technology is an integral part of our professional and our personal lives to the point that it's impacting our physical and mental health. We also know that it's having a very significant and pronounced impact on our productivity. Kristy studies how our brain and body operate in this digital landscape. She takes research and science on this issue and translates it into practical realistic strategies that people can use to utilize technology in a way that aligns with our neurobiology. Listen to our full episode to see how Kristy works with companies to help teams with their digital well-being by implementing her peak performance strategies in this digital landscape. Connect with Kristy Website - https://drkristygoodwin.com Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kristy-goodwin Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drkristygoodwin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drkristy Connect with Winston LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/winstonfaircloth Facebook https://www.facebook.com/forloveofteam Instagram https://www.instagram.com/forloveofteam Twitter https://twitter.com/forloveofteam Text us feedback on this episode #TeamLOVE Book. Join the bold book writing journey as we write and share our first draft chapters from our upcoming book - Team Love: 28 Ways to Demonstrate Caring at Work here in season 3 of the For Love of Team podcast. Be notified each week about a new episode and follow our journey at TeamLoveBook.com…

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S2 E97: Core Values with Victoria Mininger, Founder of Bear Creek Outdoor Living 31:44

3 years之前31:44

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In this week’s episode, we're continuing our series on how values drive success in business. We are chatting with industry experts to gain their insight on developing Core Values that create a winning team. We're bringing back one of our favorite guests Victoria Mininger, Founder of Bear Creek Outdoor Living. Victoria strives to see each one of her team members thrive, learn, and grow. She shares her journey on how this core value became such a centerpiece of her business. “ We (my husband and I) once had employers that saw us for who we were, and not just what we brought to the table, they cared for us greatly. That left a definitive mark on our life. When we started this company, I said to myself, I want to treat people the way that I was treated during my career. We have learned over the years that when we care for people, the rest takes care of itself. And when we do that, we serve our clients even better. It's wanting to have a greater mission and reason for existing other than just getting to the next great project or bringing in revenue. All of those are great, but what I want to leave behind is the impact I've had on people, because other people have impacted me in such a great way ”. -- Victoria Mininger Our episode with Victoria does a deep dive into how when we care for our teams we empower them to find greatness in themselves, and how this leads to a business that can gain success beyond the bottom line. Connect with Victoria Website - https://www.victoriamininger.com/ Business Website - https://bearcreek.co/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/victoriamininger Episode 60 - https://www.forloveofteam.com/blog/060-building-your-people-victoria-mininger Episode 59 - https://www.forloveofteam.com/blog/059-ba-daring-to-fight-with-victoria-mininger Connect with Winston LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/winstonfaircloth/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/forloveofteam Instagram https://www.instagram.com/forloveofteam/ Twitter https://twitter.com/forloveofteam Text us feedback on this episode #TeamLOVE Book. Join the bold book writing journey as we write and share our first draft chapters from our upcoming book - Team Love: 28 Ways to Demonstrate Caring at Work here in season 3 of the For Love of Team podcast. Be notified each week about a new episode and follow our journey at TeamLoveBook.com…

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S2 E96: Core Values with Craig Wood, CEO of Premier International 40:13

4 years之前40:13