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Mitch Simon Host of the Team Anywhere Podcast

As CEO of Simon Leadership Alliance, Mitch brings decades of experience in leadership development, organizational change, and team performance optimization. He's known for his unique approach to leadership, blending traditional Wisdom with cutting-edge strategies to inspire teams to reach new heights.

Mitch's influence extends beyond the boardroom as the host of the Team Anywhere Podcast, where he shares insights, interviews, and strategies for building high-performing teams in today's remote and distributed work environments. With his engaging style and wealth of knowledge, Mitch empowers listeners to lead with confidence and adaptability, no matter where their teams are located.

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#172 - Irs Vs. Dod: Diverse Strategies In Teleworking And Employee Management &Raquo; 1711975117976 9712612F33E8Bbc0Bdafc24F4Ff2490D
#172 – IRS vs. DOD: Diverse Strategies in Teleworking and Employee Management

In the latest episode of "Team Anywhere," hosts Mitch Simon and Brett Putter delve into contemporary challenges in organizational cultures, specifically focusing on human-centric leadership. They disc…

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In the latest episode of "Team Anywhere," hosts Mitch Simon and Brett Putter delve into contemporary challenges in organizational cultures, specifically focusing on human-centric leadership. They discuss the contrasting telework policies of the IRS and DOD, highlighting the DOD’s push towards flexible work arrangements to attract talent and stay competitive. The episode emphasizes the need for training DOD managers in outcome-based leadership and maintaining effective communication in remote settings. The hosts also explore the implications of the IRS’s mandatory office return policy, prob…

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#171 - The Role Of Joy In Attracting And Retaining Gen Z Workers &Raquo; 1711975117976 9712612F33E8Bbc0Bdafc24F4Ff2490D
#171 – The Role of Joy in Attracting and Retaining Gen Z Workers

In this episode of Team Anywhere, hosts Mitch Simon and Brett Putter delve into the increasing need for human-centric leadership, particularly for Gen Z who seek purposeful work. They highlight how 54…

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In this episode of Team Anywhere, hosts Mitch Simon and Brett Putter delve into the increasing need for human-centric leadership, particularly for Gen Z who seek purposeful work. They highlight how 54% of Gen Z workers feel disengaged, urging leaders to infuse joy into the workplace to retain young talent. Through frameworks like Task Relevant Maturity (TRM), they explore how intentional leadership and mentoring can enhance job satisfaction and performance. The episode emphasizes cultivating a work environment where tasks are interesting, challenging, rewarding, and fun, and the importance of …

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Building Strong Culture In Hybrid Team Environments &Raquo; 1711975117976 9712612F33E8Bbc0Bdafc24F4Ff2490D
Building Strong Culture in Hybrid Team Environments

In this episode of “Team Anywhere,” hosts Mitch Simon and Brett Putter delve into the essential role of human-centric leadership in remote work. They uncover how the best remote managers serve as …

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In this episode of “Team Anywhere,” hosts Mitch Simon and Brett Putter delve into the essential role of human-centric leadership in remote work. They uncover how the best remote managers serve as facilitators and coaches, nurturing environments where individuals thrive autonomously. Emphasizing the shift in workers' roles, they discuss Brett's Inspire Teams course, aimed at empowering remote team members with enhanced cultural and collaboration skills. Exploring challenges like "hybrid work friction," Brett and Mitch advocate for clear leadership strategies that align culture and responsib…

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The Hybrid Work Revolution: Balancing Family, Work, And Connection &Raquo; 1711975117976 9712612F33E8Bbc0Bdafc24F4Ff2490D
The Hybrid Work Revolution: Balancing Family, Work, and Connection

In this episode of Team Anywhere, Mitch and Brett highlight the critical role of human-centric leadership in thriving hybrid workplaces. Brett Putter reveals how connectedness is fostered through stra…

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In this episode of Team Anywhere, Mitch and Brett highlight the critical role of human-centric leadership in thriving hybrid workplaces. Brett Putter reveals how connectedness is fostered through strategic structures rather than just physical presence. Focusing on emotional proximity, they explore one-on-one meetings as a trust-building tool and the importance of managers knowing their team members' personal and professional landscapes. The episode underscores intentional engagement, celebrating "moments that matter," and understanding the human aspect of remote work. Successful hybrid strateg…

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#168 - The Essentials Of Trust In High-Performing Teams: A Practical Guide &Raquo; 1711975117976 9712612F33E8Bbc0Bdafc24F4Ff2490D
#168 – The Essentials of Trust in High-Performing Teams: A Practical Guide

In this episode of Team Anywhere, host Mitch Simon interviews Greg Spira, a business advisor with Oliver White, about building trust in high-performing teams. Greg shares insights from his book, "Trus…

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In this episode of Team Anywhere, host Mitch Simon interviews Greg Spira, a business advisor with Oliver White, about building trust in high-performing teams. Greg shares insights from his book, "Trust the Plan, Demand Management for Business Leaders," emphasizing the importance of trust, reliability, and predictability in team dynamics. He discusses the impact of Legacy perspectives on leadership and the need for leaders to prioritize building trust in the workplace. Greg offers practical tools and examples to help leaders foster trust in virtual and hybrid work environments and highlights th…

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#167 - The Competitive Edge Of Shorter Work Weeks &Raquo; 1711975117976 9712612F33E8Bbc0Bdafc24F4Ff2490D
#167 – The Competitive Edge of Shorter Work Weeks

In this episode of Team Anywhere, host Mitch Simon chats with Jake Kurtz, CEO of Brick Media, about his revolutionary implementation of a 4-day workweek. Focused on human-centric leadership, Kurtz sha…

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In this episode of Team Anywhere, host Mitch Simon chats with Jake Kurtz, CEO of Brick Media, about his revolutionary implementation of a 4-day workweek. Focused on human-centric leadership, Kurtz shares insights on how prioritizing employee well-being led to remarkable business Growth and a happier, more committed team. This episode delves into how Brick Media's approach challenges the conventional 5-day workweek, fosters work-life balance, and positions the company as an attractive employer while maintaining client satisfaction.Learn more inside this week's Team Anywhere episode by clicking …

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#166 - How To Build Happy &Amp; Productive Remote Teams &Raquo; 1711975117976 9712612F33E8Bbc0Bdafc24F4Ff2490D
#166 – How to Build Happy & Productive Remote Teams

In this episode of Team Anywhere, Mitch Simon converses with Melissa Romo, seasoned business leader and author, delving into the essential qualities of human-centric leadership for remote teams. Melis…

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In this episode of Team Anywhere, Mitch Simon converses with Melissa Romo, seasoned business leader and author, delving into the essential qualities of human-centric leadership for remote teams. Melissa shares insights from her book "Your Resource is Human," advocating for empathy, joy, and connection—vital elements that foster Innovation and productivity remotely.She underscores the role of Emotions in leadership, emphasizing emotional contagion and the value of companionate Love that boosts team performance. Throughout the episode, Melissa and Mitch explore strategies for overcoming remote…

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#165 - Fueling Success: How Happiness Impacts Your Workday &Raquo; 1711975117976 9712612F33E8Bbc0Bdafc24F4Ff2490D
#165 – Fueling Success: How Happiness Impacts Your Workday

In this episode of Team Anywhere, I interviewed Jessica Weiss, a TEDx speaker and happiness expert. Jessica emphasizes the importance of human-centric leadership within organizations, particularly in …

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In this episode of Team Anywhere, I interviewed Jessica Weiss, a TEDx speaker and happiness expert. Jessica emphasizes the importance of human-centric leadership within organizations, particularly in the context of hybrid and virtual team management. She highlights the essential role of fostering friendships at work, aligning individual strengths with meaningful work, and recognizing the importance of making progress for generating happiness and productivity. Jessica also candidly shares her own happiness journey, including her insights on delivering a TEDx talk.Chapters:0:00 - Preview1:10 - I…

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#164 - How To Lead With Humanity And Create Workplace Harmony &Raquo; 1711975117976 9712612F33E8Bbc0Bdafc24F4Ff2490D
#164 – How to Lead with Humanity and Create Workplace Harmony

In this episode of Team Anywhere, guest Steven Howard, author of "Humony Leadership," shares insights on the importance of human-centric leadership. Steven emphasizes the need to unlearn traditional m…

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In this episode of Team Anywhere, guest Steven Howard, author of "Humony Leadership," shares insights on the importance of human-centric leadership. Steven emphasizes the need to unlearn traditional management approaches and relearn to lead with a focus on people. He discusses the impact of the pandemic on leadership, highlighting the need for leaders to prioritize their team's well-being and individual responsibilities. Steven also explores the components of human-centered leadership, including humanity, harmony, and the measurement of workplace harmony. Listeners gain valuable insights into …

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#163 - How Inspired Teams Transformed Centura Wealth Advisory’s Company Culture &Raquo; 1711975117976 9712612F33E8Bbc0Bdafc24F4Ff2490D
#163 – How Inspired Teams Transformed Centura Wealth Advisory’s Company Culture

In this episode of Team Anywhere, Centura Wealth Advisory joins host Mitch Simon to share their experience with the "Inspired Teams" program and its impact on their company culture. The team at Centur…

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In this episode of Team Anywhere, Centura Wealth Advisory joins host Mitch Simon to share their experience with the "Inspired Teams" program and its impact on their company culture. The team at Centura discusses the importance of human-centric leadership, transparency, and open communication in creating a positive work environment.They emphasize the value of individual development, authentic conversations, and emotional intelligence in attracting and retaining top talent. The program's focus on empowering employees to take responsibility for team and company success, as well as fostering trans…

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#162 - Figuring Out Your Next Steps: Exploring Life'S Big Question &Raquo; 1711975117976 9712612F33E8Bbc0Bdafc24F4Ff2490D
#162 – Figuring Out Your Next Steps: Exploring Life's Big Question

In this episode of Team Anywhere, host Mitch Simon speaks with father and son duo, David and Colton Chorpenning, about their book "What the F is Next: The No BS Guide to Getting What You Really Want."…

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In this episode of Team Anywhere, host Mitch Simon speaks with father and son duo, David and Colton Chorpenning, about their book "What the F is Next: The No BS Guide to Getting What You Really Want." The Chorpennings share their research-based, step-by-step process designed to help individuals identify their passions, set intentions, and achieve success in their personal and professional lives. With a focus on appreciative inquiry and intentionality, they illustrate how their process has helped individuals find Clarity in their desired paths.Chapters:0:00 - Preview0:39 - Introduction1:12 - Ep…

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#161 - How To Build Trust &Amp; Nurture Distributed Teams &Raquo; 1711975117976 9712612F33E8Bbc0Bdafc24F4Ff2490D
#161 – How to Build Trust & Nurture Distributed Teams

In today’s episode of Team Anywhere, I interviewed Amy Anderson, the co-founder of Wild Coffee Marketing. Amy shares her insights on building engagement and a strong company culture in a distributed…

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In today’s episode of Team Anywhere, I interviewed Amy Anderson, the co-founder of Wild Coffee Marketing. Amy shares her insights on building engagement and a strong company culture in a distributed team. Through her human-centric approach to leadership, Amy demonstrates the value of genuinely caring for employees and creating a supportive work environment.Chapters:0:00 - Episode Trailer0:40 - Introduction1:13 - Episode start2:26 - Why Trust is Dying3:20 - Creating a Great Remote Culture5:40 - What is an Employee-led Economy6:47 - The Story Behind Wild Coffee Marketing10:15 - How to Manage a…

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