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The Huddle
What’s top of mind this week? Brett’s in presentation mode, while Greg’s prepping for our first Same Team Huddle. One’s on the mic, the other’s setting the stage—both focused on better conversations.
The Review: This Week’s Topic
Deloitte made it official–Build your own damn culture
This week, we unpack Greg’s latest Same Page column, inspired by Deloitte’s 2024 Human Capital Trends report. It challenges the myth that culture should cascade from the top, calling out how rigid systems like SAFe, EOS, and “Agile” often stifle trust and autonomy.
Culture doesn’t scale—it fragments. And that’s a good thing. Microcultures drive real engagement and innovation, even if they make execs a little nervous.
We explore why top-down culture fails, what default culture looks like, what real leadership requires, and how Teamangle supports culture from the inside out.
Also on Same Page this week:
Navigating collaborative conflict: how to turn tension into progressEmbracing conflict for stronger collaborationThe Ask
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The Hit List
What we’re reading, listening to, and watching this week:
Listening
ten days by Fred again.. Yoyaku in-store session with Tomoki TamuraReading
Liminal Thinking by Dave Gray FDA staff left ‘scrambling’ to complete product reviews after DOGE layoffsWatching
Payback (1999) The StudioThe High Five
This week’s high five goes to the culture champions—the folks who actively build, shape, and nurture the teams they’re on. Whether you’re a leader or the new hire with great vibes, culture doesn’t come from the top, it grows from everywhere. Keep planting seeds. High five!
That’s it for this week. See you next time!
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The Huddle
Greg’s busy figuring out how to scale the Teamangle Diagnostic so teams can stop flying blind, while Brett’s out there making connections and bringing new people into the fold.
The Review:
Leadership advice is broken: it’s not about you, it’s about them.
Somewhere along the way, leadership advice got a little too self-centered—confidence, command, control. But great leadership isn’t about the leader; it’s about the team.
The conversation hit on something big: leadership needs a perspective shift. It’s not about looking in the mirror and asking, How do I become a great leader?—it’s about looking at your team and asking, What do they need to succeed?
We also posted two Teamangle articles on Same Page this week:
Why innovation thrives in flexible culturesWhy creativity thrives on collaborationThe Ask
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The Hit List
Listening:
Relationships by HAIM Colors by BeckReading:
Rotman Management MagazineWatching:
White Lotus Episode 4 Memes! Thief–Writing:
We need better assholes – Greg’s latest piece inspired by John Gruber.The High Five
This week’s high five goes to listening to experts—specifically those helping us with marketing! We may resist, we may grumble, but at the end of the day, we’re learning from people who know their stuff. High five to letting go and trusting the process.
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The Huddle
What’s top of mind for us this week? Expanding our reach. Brett joined The Agile Network as an expert, diving into conversations on Teamangle, communication, collaboration, and digital project management. It’s a whole new audience, and we’re excited to see where it leads. Meanwhile, Greg is celebrating the launch of The Field Report, our new newsletter—and the response has been better than expected!
The Review: This Week’s Topic
You have 8 seconds—make them count.
We’re drowning in information, but attention is in short supply. Studies say our attention spans have dropped from 12 seconds to 8 seconds in just over a decade. Whether that’s accurate or not, one thing is clear: if your team is confused about priorities, direction, or expectations, it’s not their fault—it’s on you.
We break down five key questions and discussion that leads to a laugh or two and some insights on what makes Same Team tick.
We also published two new Teamangle articles this week:
How diversity in planning and teamwork leads to breakthrough successThe power of inclusive planning: how to involve diverse perspectivesThe Ask
We launched The Field Report, our new weekly newsletter! If you want real talk on leadership, team dynamics, and communication delivered straight to your inbox, subscribe now at sameteampartners.com/subscribe.
The Hit List
Listening:
MAYHEM by Lady Gaga Superdream by Big WildWriting:
The Hardest Project of My Career (and What It Taught Me)Reading:
5 Pandemic-Era Lessons on Leading Through Drastic ChangeWatching:
French ConnectionNo Way OutThe High Five
This week’s high five goes to The Field Report! We launched it, people read it, and we only had one broken link (so far).
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The Huddle
What’s top of mind for us this week? Rebuilding. Between career shifts, layoffs, and leadership changes, Greg wrote about the importance of rebuilding professional connections, and Brett reconnected with an old colleague through Chicago Camps’ Tent Talk—proving that sometimes, the right conversations happen at the right time.
The Review: This Week’s Topic
The middle management trap: why it’s failing and how to fix it
Middle management used to be the stepping stone to leadership. Now? It’s a high-stress, low-reward role that no one wants. Companies are piling impossible expectations onto managers while stripping away the resources and training they need to succeed.
We break down three key questions:
What’s one thing you wish someone had told you before stepping into management? .Why are future leaders avoiding management roles? How do we fix it?We also published two new Teamangle articles this week:
How shared language enhances team cohesionAvoid misinterpretations: developing a shared language for your teamThe Ask
We’re launching our Same Team Partners newsletter—subscribe now at sameteampartners.com/subscribe. Our first issue drops on Tuesday!
The Hit List
Reading:
Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future by Reid HoffmanWriting:
DOGE isn’t making government more efficient—it’s just destroying people’s lives Your network is broken. Fix it like a human.Watching:
Yellowstone Pivoting in Life: How to Use Your Transferable Skills with Betty Chan & Sean MurphyListening:
Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones by MadonnaThe High Five
This week’s high five goes to Kris Fulton, who has been a game-changer in helping us refine our marketing strategy. We’re makers, not marketers—but she is showing us the way. Huge high-five for the impact Kris has already made! Thank you!
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The Review: This Week’s Topic
There is no ‘AI’ in team: Why leaders shouldn’t panic about job takeover
You’ve seen the headlines: “AI is coming for your job.” But is it, though? We dive into Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s recent comments on AI’s actual impact—and why it’s still far from replacing human teams. AI may be great at crunching data, but it still struggles with judgment, creativity, emotional intelligence, and, you know, basic context.
We break down three key questions:
Do you see AI as an asset or a threat for teams? Where do you see AI helping vs. hurting team collaboration? How should leaders talk about AI with their teams?Also, fun fact: We have a There Is No AI in Team T-shirt. Because why not?
We also published two Teamangle articles (...from our forthcoming book):
Start strong: defining roles at project kickoff for team alignmentWhy clear role definitions boost productivityThe Ask
We’ve got two events for you:
The Huddle: Drive Meaningful 1:1s – March 12 at 12 PM ET (FREE). A 30-minute interactive session to help you make 1:1s more productive and meaningful.Power Play: Elevating Your 1:1s for Impact – March 26 at 12 PM ET (PAID). A hands-on workshop packed with strategies and exercises to turn check-ins into game-changers.The Hit List
What we’re reading, listening to, and watching this week:
Reading:
Right Leader, Right Time by Robert Jordan and Olivia WagnerAI Will Replace You: Leaders Who Refuse to Evolve Will Be Left Behind by Lolly Daskal –Listening:
Severance: ODESZA Alligator Bites Never Heal by DoechiiWatching:
The White Lotus season 3The High Five
This week’s high five goes to The Huddle and Power Play. We’re launching a new playbook and two events to help leaders improve their 1:1s. It feels great to get this out into the world—high five to that!
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In this conversation, we discuss the concept of resilience in leadership, emphasizing the importance of team dynamics over individual endurance. We explore the challenges leaders face in maintaining resilience, the pitfalls of the hero mindset, and strategies for fostering collective resilience within teams.
The Huddle
We're busy making more!
We've got our next playbook ready to launch. Get ready to make your 1:1s better!Greg is working on our first "Huddle," which will be a free workshop session on 1:1sBrett is talking Teamangle at Chicago Tent Talks on March 4The Review
We dig into Brett's recent Same Page post, Resilience is not enough: leadership in 2025 requires more. This conversation explores how leaders can foster collective resilience by shifting away from the hero mindset and embracing shared responsibility. Key topics include:
The challenges leaders face in maintaining resilienceThe pitfalls of the hero mindset in leadershipStrategies for building resilience within teamsThe importance of adaptability in uncertain environmentsWe also published two new Teamangle articles this week:
Building bridges: practical steps for effective cross-functional collaborationHow the right tools drive team alignment and efficiencyThe Ask
Our first shipment of Teamangle Conversation Cards is out in the wild. Grab your deck today!
The Hit List
Brett:
Reading: Language: Why We Hear More Than WordsListening: Songs About You Specifically - Album by MICHELLEWatching: SNL 50 Concert - The Culps do Kendrick LamarEating: Post Malone OreosGreg:
Reading: The Experience Economy By B. Joseph Pine II & James H. Gilmore Reading: The New Yorker 100The High Five!
High five to resilience for keeping us moving, keeping us connected, and reminding us that we’re stronger together!
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The moment we’ve been waiting for is finally here—Teamangle Conversation Cards are officially live! We dive into the origin story of the cards, why they’re a game-changer for team discussions, and how they help leaders facilitate conversations that actually matter.
The Huddle
Big things happening this week:
Teamangle Conversation Cards are live! Brett joined The Agile Network as an expert! Use the promo code SAMETEAMPMC33 for a 33% discount on membership.The Review
The Teamangle Conversation Cards nare live and we are so excited to share them with you! In this conversation, we break down:
Why we created the cards.How they help teams uncover alignment (or misalignment).Why the right questions drive meaningful conversations.Bonus: We reveal our favorite cards and why they matter.
Plus, we published two new Teamangle articles this week:
Creating consistency: how a clear cadence enhances team communicationWhy rhythm in communication builds trust and dependabilityThe Ask
Grab your Teamangle Conversation Cards! Try them in your next meeting, use them in your one-on-ones, or set aside time to explore just one or two questions with your team.
The Hit List
Brett:
Reading: Council Post: Resilience: The Most Coveted Leadership Skill For 2025Listening: Hostile Government Takeover - EDM Mix by AGiftFromToddThe original TikTokGreg:
Listening: Future Past, Duran Duran Watching: The GriftersThe High Five
We did it—the Teamangle Conversation Cards are officially launched! Also, we’ve got fresh Same Team hats and tees in the store—so grab some swag while you’re at it!
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This episode dives into the biggest shake-up in project management in years—the PMI and Agile Alliance merger—and why digital project management (DPM) might be the missing piece in this new landscape. But not before Brett relives the glory days of the Eagles’ Super Bowl win, hoping for a win this weekend at Super Bowl LIX.
The Huddle
We’re hitting the road—join us in person for some hands-on learning!
Brett is set to facilitate a workshop at the Digital PM Summit this October in Portland, OR.Greg will be leading a workshop at Agile 2025, July 28-30 in Denver, CO.The Review
The recent merger between PMI and the Agile Alliance marks a pivotal moment for the project management industry, bringing together two historically opposing methodologies under one roof. This moment presents an opportunity for DPM to take its rightful place at the table—bridging the gap between Agile’s flexibility and PMI’s structured approach to create a more effective, people-first approach to project leadership.
We explore:
What does this merger mean for the future of project management?How this shift could impact teams.What we’d say to PMI and Agile Alliance leaders.We also published two new Teamangle articles this week:
Unlocking team creativity through structured brainstormingWhy structured brainstorming creates innovative solutionsThe Ask
Want to hear more about fixing dysfunctional teams? Check out our Digital Project Management podcast episode with Galen Low: How To Identify & Fix Project Team Dysfunction Using Teamangle. Let’s make project teams stronger—one conversation at a time!
The Hit List
Brett:
Reading: When the mentor feels like an imposterListening: It’s a Mirror by Perfume GeniusWatching: Super Bowl LIXGreg:
Reading: Unreasonable HospitalityListening: We, Arcade FireWatching: Night AgentThe High Five
We sent our first proposal of the year! Get in touch if you want to work with Same Team!
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This week on The High Five, we dive into the PMI and Agile Alliance merger, and share a bit about our involvement in the upcoming Agile 2025 conference—Brett will be curating a track, and Greg will be speaking. This week's conversation centers around Greg's Same Page article, Only Teams Can Drive Real Transformation, where we break down why so many top-down transformations fail and why real change has to start at the team level. We also tackle some big questions: How can you tell when a transformation effort is doomed? What actually makes change stick? And how can organizations better equip team leaders for success? If you’ve ever been stuck in a never-ending “transformation” initiative, this one’s for you.
The Review
We break down Greg’s article, Only Teams Can Drive Real Transformation, which explores why top-down change efforts fail and why true transformation must start at the team level. We discuss the biggest pitfalls in transformation initiatives and what organizations can do to better support team leaders in driving real change.
Plus, this week's Teamangle topics:
How documentation became a pillar for team transparencyKeeping Everyone Informed: Documenting Decisions and Next StepsThe Ask
Follow us on Linkedin. Engage with us on Linkedin! We'll be posting more video and content updates, and we value your feedback, hot takes, likes, or whatever you want to contribute.
The Hit List
Brett:
Reading: Town Hall Meeting: Agile Alliance + PMIListening: Big Ideas by Remi WolfWatching: A Real PainGreg:
Reading: Manifesto for World RevolutionListening: Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi! - EnigmaWatching: SiloThe High Five
We're wrapping up work on our second playbook, which is all about conducting valuable one-on-one meetings. We can't wait til you get it!
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While recapping his whirlwind day as a tourist in Dubai—where he presented Teamangle at the Dubai International Project Management Forum—Brett reflects on the value of meaningful connections. This ties into a critique of Airbnb’s CEO dismissing one-on-one meetings as a waste of time and comparing listening to employees to playing therapist—a mindset Brett sees as toxic bro culture masking as innovation.
The discussion highlights the value of one-on-ones, the harm of toxic leadership rhetoric, and how leaders can create inclusive workplaces by fostering trust, empathy, and psychological safety. Balancing ambitious goals with supportive environments is key to better leadership.
The Review
This week, we discuss Brett's Same Page article, Avoiding one-on-ones? That’s not leadership, that’s toxicity and the themes of the article surrounding the need for one-on-one meetings and how toxic bro culture has no place at work, no matter the industry.
Plus, this week's Teamangle topics:
Encouraging every voice: making team meetings inclusiveThe transformative effect of inclusivity on team morale and successThe Ask
We want to hear from our listeners! What's on your mind? What topics resonate for you? Drop us a note at [email protected]. We'd love to connect and hear what's top-of-mind for you. Who knows, maybe we'll bring it up on the show!
The Hit List
Brett:
Reading: How tech billionaires screwed us allListening: Stampede, Orville PeckWatching: RÜFÜS DU SOL - Live from Joshua TreeGreg:
Reading: Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated CultureListening: Splinter - Sneaker PimpsWatching: American PrimevalThe High Five
Believe it or not, the Teamangle Conversation Cards are shipping! Check out our shop next week to grab yours. And maybe grab a t-shirt too!
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This week, we’re diving into Greg’s latest article: Teams are still struggling with energy, purpose, and morale: Here’s how to help. If your team’s feeling the strain lately, you’re not alone—and we’re unpacking why it’s happening and what leaders can actually do about it. We also break down some hard truths about today’s workplace climate:
Plus, we dig into a Teamangle hot topic: Why knowing when a task is truly ‘done’ can boost team satisfaction. Turns out, clear definitions of completion = happier, more efficient teams.
And speaking of global insights—Brett’s heading to Dubai for the DIPMF Conference to talk all things Teamangle! Big shoutout to our listeners tuning in from around the world—hello out there! 🌍
It’s a packed episode full of insights, real talk, and global adventures. Don’t miss it!
The Review
This week we talk about today's workplace climate, and how some leaders may be struggling to motivate teams. Greg reviews advice for how leaders can help teams and themselves in his article, Teams are still struggling with energy, purpose, and morale: Here's how to help.
Plus, this week's Teamangle topics:
Why knowing when a task is ‘done’ boosts team satisfactionHow clear definitions of completion improve team efficiencyThe Ask
Join our next Teamangle webinar on January 23 at noon ET. Register now!
The Hit List
Brett:
Reading: 'Career Catfishing': 1 in 3 Gen Zers Accepted a New Job and Didn't Show Up on Day OneListening: The Smiths , Live Aus Der Markthalle Hamburg 1984Watching: PenelopeGreg:
Reading: Project Hail Mary by Andy WeirListening: Grizzly Bear VeckatimestWatching: Squid GameThe High Five
This week, we're high-fiving the kick-off to a great year and our Replay and Reset activity, which we've received great feedback on. Check it out and get your year off on the right foot.
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In this festive holiday edition of The High Five, we explore the Replay and Reset activity—a reflection and action-planning tool designed to help individuals and teams set clear, actionable goals for 2025. With the end of the year fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and reset for the year ahead. We’ll discuss why this framework is effective, share our personal experiences, and offer practical tips for integrating it into your team’s end-of-year planning.
As a quick note, we’re taking next week off to enjoy the holidays, but we’ll be back in the new year with fresh ideas and insights to help you kick off 2025 on the right foot. So, grab some eggnog (or your festive beverage of choice), settle in, and let's dive into this year-end tradition together!
The Review
Replay and Reset — Reflect, refocus, and recharge for 2025 isn't just another blog article! It's an activity designed to help you start your year with focus. We talk about how we've used the exercise and maybe we should do this quarterly.
The Ask
Have a happy holiday. Reach out to us in the new year to learn more about what we’re working on or to work with us. We are ready!
Also, we have a webinar on January 23 at noon ET. Register now.
The Hit List
Greg:
Listening: Domi & JD BeckWatching: Stranger Things — Season 4Reading: A Producer Attempts to Pitch The NutcrackerBrett:
Listening: It’s a Holiday Soul Party by Sharon Jones & The Dap KingsReading: Holidays on Ice by David SedarisWatching: National Lampoon's Christmas VacationThe High Five
This week's high five is for breaks! Rest. Relaxation. Resetting. We hope you get some downtime over the holidays. We'll see you in 2025. Thanks so much for being a part of Same Team.
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This episode builds on Brett’s blog about leadership’s tough lessons from 2024’s failures. We’re tacking on our thoughts to the article and putting our “lessons learned” spin on things. We break down what went wrong in 2024 and how leaders can turn failure into growth. We also preview our upcoming free Teamangle webinar on January 23, share this week’s Teamangle articles, and dive into actionable ways to make 2025 your team’s best year yet.
The Review
This week, we reflect on failure stories and the key lessons they offer, inspired by Brett’s blog post, Turning 2024’s business failures into lessons learned. Key takeaways include:
The Fine Line Between Bold and Confusing: What teams can do to balance boldness with clarity.Trust and Testing: We highlight how leaders can rebuild trust and prepare teams for the unexpected.Turning Mistakes into Momentum: Learn actionable ways to reframe mistakes into growth opportunities for your team.We also recap two new Teamangle articles:
Start strong: defining roles at project kickoff for team alignmentWhy clear role definitions boost productivityThe Ask
Follow us on TikTok for Brett’s snarky leadership tips, guaranteed to make you laugh and rethink how you lead your team.
The Hit List
Brett’s Picks
Listening: XO by Elliott SmithReading: YesMadam HR blunder - is it even real? Watching: The PenguinGreg’s Picks
Listening: Tony Thriller Chill Beats Co. Presents: A Lofi Christmas Story, Vol. 1Watching: Stranger ThingsWatching: Pro Chefs Blind Taste Test Every Instant RamenThe High Five
This week’s high-five goes to our webinar attendees who helped make it a success! Thanks for your enthusiasm and commitment to building better teams. Join us for a repeat performance on January 23 at noon ET.
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This episode explores the staggering statistics behind leadership mediocrity and discusses why so many managers fall short. We dive into actionable ways to align team goals, share a real story about the power of Teamangle Conversation Cards, and preview our upcoming free Teamangle webinar on December 12. Plus, we sprinkle some lighthearted banter about gym zombies and Brett’s Spotify Wrapped.
The Review
We discuss Greg's post, Leadership’s legacy problem—and how to solve it, and unpack why 82% of managers struggle with leadership and discuss ways to address the legacy of poor leadership. From aligning team goals to creating accountability frameworks, we highlight how leaders can improve. Plus, we share a real-life example of how Teamangle Conversation Cards helped a team overcome misalignment and foster productive conversations.
We also published two Teamangle articles this week:
How to align goals for team successThe power of shared goals: how one team unified around a common purposeThe Ask
If you’ve enjoyed the podcast, join us for our free Teamangle webinar on December 12 at noon ET. Here’s how you can help:
Register now to gain practical strategies for better communication, collaboration, and culture.Share with a friend or colleague who could benefit from building stronger teams in 2025.Let’s make 2025 your team’s best year yet!
The Hit List
Brett’s Picks:
Listening: My embarrassing Spotify Wrapped.Reading: Pantone’s color of the year 2025Greg’s Picks:
Listening: David Bowie’s 1. Outside.Watching: The PenguinReading: The General Intelligence Tsunami, Arena MagazineThe High Five
This week’s high-five goes to our growing audience! Thanks to all who are signing up for the webinar, joining our email list, and connecting with us on LinkedIn. Your support keeps us inspired and excited to bring you even more great content!
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From Thanksgiving vibes to the memories that make us smile, we’re diving into the holiday vibes, exploring how you can turn your family gathering into a fun team-building experience. team-building experience. Plus, we’re launching our free Thanksgiving Conversation Cards game—perfect for family bonding and keeping the peace at the dinner table. Oh, and we’ll be TikToking all about them this weekend, so stay tuned! Get ready to laugh, reflect, and maybe even download something your family will actually enjoy this year.
The Review
Here’s what’s on the table:
Turning Thanksgiving into a fun family-building experience
Discover our free Thanksgiving Conversation Cards game—a fun spin-off from the original set we designed to help teams align and thrive. This one’s for family bonding, not work emails.How we came up with the idea and how we're so excited about making stuff!What’s our favorite card?The Ask
Do us a favor—share our Thanksgiving Cards far and wide! Seriously, let everyone know. Put it on your Facebook, and don’t worry when your Aunt Sheila can’t find the download button. Just tell her to email us.
The Hit List
Brett:
Listening: The Rise and Fall of a Midwestern Princess by Chappell Roan (plus, check out her NPR Tiny Desk Concert)Reading: Into the Wild by Jon KrakauerWatching: Game of Thrones (finally)Greg:
Listening: Music from the 90s like Tribe Called QuestWatching: Bad MonkeyReading: Do HopeThe High Five
This week, we’re high-fiving gratitude.
The best teams—and families—offer gratitude to one another. It feels good, strengthens relationships, and builds trust. So this Thanksgiving, take a moment to say thanks. You’ll be surprised how far it goes.
Happy Thanksgiving from Same Team Partners! 🦃 🍷 🥧
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In this episode of The High Five, Greg dives into his new project, Unseen, exploring the growing issue of loneliness and how it affects us all. Meanwhile, Brett reacts to a thought-provoking Behavioral Scientist article on "bursty communication," sparking a lively discussion on remote work, collaboration rhythms, and why the “watercooler” metaphor needs a reboot. Plus, a look into this week’s Teamangle posts and exciting updates about the first-ever Teamangle webinar!
The Review
Here’s what we covered this week:
Another take on remote work: burstiness is the new watercoolerBrett reacts to an article from Behavioral Scientist, challenging the idea of the "watercooler" and offering a fresh perspective on remote team dynamics:Why "the watercooler" was never where work happened.How "burstiness" fosters focus and collaboration in remote teams.Teamangle Blog Highlights:Feedback that fuels growth: How one team’s open dialogue changed everythingClarity through confirmation: how feedback loops improve team communicationThe Ask
We’re hosting our first-ever Teamangle webinar on December 12 at noon ET! Join us to learn about aligning, adapting, and achieving with your team. Register now!
The Hit List
Brett
Listening: Live Through This by HoleWatching: Nobody Wants This on NetflixGreg
Reading: The Physicist and The Comedian: Finding Your 12 Feynman Problems & Leveraging Martin Short’s 9 Categories to Be More ProductiveReading: Designing DXThe High Five
This week’s high-five goes to us—for sending out email campaigns about Teamangle to all our contacts. It felt a little weird, but hey, this is business. Hate the game, not the player!
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This week’s episode is full of fun stories, big updates, and practical tips for improving communication for your team. We cover everything from fiery mishaps to the wild world of icebreakers, all while diving into how brevity's power can change how teams communicate.
The Review
This week, we dive into the power of concise communication and why “less is more” can make all the difference. Key points include:
Be Direct, Be Effective: Brett explains how being specific and clear—like setting deadlines and outlining outcomes—can prevent miscommunication.Examples: Avoid vague phrases like “as soon as possible.” Instead, say, “Please complete this by Friday at 3 PM.”When Icebreakers Attack: Inspired by Greg's conversation with a friend, we discuss how icebreakers can be awkward, even anxiety-inducing. Brett’s “Golden Girls guy” moment is a fun example of how icebreakers can sometimes backfire, but we also share a few favorites that actually work.This week, we published and are talking about:
Why less is more: How brevity transformed communication in a busy teamBe direct, be effective: How specificity and conciseness improve communicationWhen icebreakers attackThe Ask
Download our first playbook, Your Team Work, Reimagined. This guide introduces the Teamangle framework for diagnosing and enhancing team alignment in communication, collaboration, and culture. It’s packed with insights and a self-assessment tool to help leaders unlock their team’s full potential. Download, read, and share it!
The Hit List
Brett
Listening: SABLE, by Bon IverReading: The Onion Just Bought Alex Jones’ Infowars—No, SeriouslyWatching: It’s Florida, ManGreg
Listening: Low End Theory by Tribe Called QuestReading: The Freaks Came Out To Write by Tricia RomanoThe High Five
High five to Rhythm—we’re finally in sync, hitting our stride, and it feels great. Here’s to finding your rhythm and making it work!
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This week’s episode is packed with insights, updates, and reflections on hybrid work, our Teamangle content strategy, and more.
We start with Brett’s story of waiting 3.5 hours in line to vote, giving him plenty of time to fill out our Election Day Burrito Bingo card, a fun project we pulled together Monday night.
The Review
This week’s topic focuses on the practicalities of hybrid work and why it shouldn’t be considered revolutionary—it’s just common sense. Brett shares his thoughts on a recent HBR article about Trip.com’s A/B testing of hybrid work, questioning the ethics and practicality of treating work modes as experiments. The conversation also reflects on previous experiences with hybrid work, where flexibility was embraced long before today’s technology made it even easier.
This week, we published and are talking about:
Why hybrid work isn’t revolutionary—it’s just common senseClear goals, clear results: defining your communication purposeElection Day survival guide: 10 ways to actually stay focused (or fake it) at workThe Ask
We need your help spreading the word about Teamangle! If you know people who could benefit from Teamangle or have connections in the podcast world, reach out. We’d love the chance to talk about our insights and impact on other platforms.
The Hit List
BrettListening: The Cure, Songs Of A Lost WorldReading: Your Duty Remains The SameGregListening: Underworld, Strawberry HotelReading: Freak Kingdom: Hunter S. Thompson’s Manic Ten-Year Crusade Against American Fascism by Timothy DeneviThe High Five
High fives all around this week for Teamangle! The platform is solid, our offerings are ready, and we’ve got our game faces on. Here’s to an exciting launch and helping teams achieve their best year ever. LET'S GO!
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The 2024 Halloween episode is live (we recorded last night before the trick-or-treaters could come and ruin our recording).
We start with a "scary" story from Brett's recent post, Work Horror Stories: The Spookiest (and Funniest) Scares From My Career 🎃👻, and then High Five on the first PM for Humans Book Club and the fact that we finally just ordered the Teamangle Conversation Cards so you can hopefully get yours soon!
Then, we get to the critical stuff in The Review: Same Team Partners publish three new articles weekly, every week, starting now! This week, we published and are talking about
How knowing your audience will transform your teamMastering clarity in communication: How to know your audienceCreating space for connection: the key to a thriving team cultureThe Ask
Sign your team up for the Teamangle Diagnostic!
Teamangle equips you to lead your team to its best year ever. Our diagnostic tool goes beyond surface-level insights, pinpointing real issues with team alignment in communication, collaboration, and culture.
We don’t just deliver a report—we give you practical playbooks, workshops, and action plans designed to tackle challenges head-on. It’s team alignment with purpose, helping you create a connected, unstoppable team. Get the insights you need to make 2025 your best year ever.
Availability before end of year is limited, so book it now.
The Hot List:
Brett:
Reading: Even Most Men Are Turned Off by Bro CulturesListening: Mk.Gee, Two Star & The Dream PoliceGreg:
Reading: State of the Design Job Market 2024Listening: Hooverphonic: Blue Wonder Power MilkThe High Five
Go Dodgers! Go editorial calendar! Go Joshua Bullock! High Fives all around!
Thanks for listening and we hope your Friday Halloween candy hangover subsides soon.
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In this episode, we reflect on how the end of Happy Cog Austin eventually led to the creation of Same Team Partners and the launch of Teamangle. We each share our perspective on the emotional journey that began with the closure of the Austin office, eventually sparking a new chapter of helping teams thrive.
Brett dives into his keynote at the 12th annual Digital PM Summit, where he introduced Teamangle—a framework built on communication, collaboration, and culture. Tune in to hear how the lessons from those early days shaped Teamangle and why the PM community resonated with tools like the Teamangle Conversation Cards.
The Ask
Remember the Fyre Festival? It was supposed to be a luxury event, but it became a viral disaster due to a complete breakdown in communication and planning. Teams didn’t talk to each other, promises weren’t realistic, and the whole thing collapsed. The lesson? If your team’s communication, collaboration, and culture are off, it can all fall apart. That’s why there’s Teamangle—the tool to help spot and fix those cracks before it’s too late.
Teamangle gives you a clear view of how your team functions, using data and insights to uncover problems in communication, collaboration, and culture before they become significant issues. With easy-to-use conversation tools and workshops, Teamangle helps teams work better together and ensures you don’t end up with your own disaster.
Want to make 2025 your team's best year ever? Check out Teamangle today.
The Hit List
Brett:
Reading: Japan’s Jimi ‘Mundane’ Halloween Costumes of 2023Listening: Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat by Charli XCXPublished: How and When to Say No to a ProjectGreg:
Reading: Alphabet in MotionWearing: Los Angeles Dodgers '47 Royal/White Trawler Clean Up Trucker Snapback HatListening: Cocteau Twins: Heaven or Las VegasHigh Five!
This week, we're high-fiving about the completion of another Teamangle diagnostic. If you're interested in learning more, get in touch. We'd love to help.
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