The Teamwork Advantage a Gregg Gregory Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

What does it really take to be a champion when you're not even on the playing field?

In this incredibly inspiring episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Gregg Gregory sits down with Amelia Asparian, a 2022 synchronized skating world champion who discovered that her greatest victories came not from her athletic performances, but from the moments when she had to step back and support her team from the sidelines.

After suffering three concussions that threatened to end her elite skating career, Amelia faced a choice that every leader encounters: How do you show up for your team when you feel like you have nothing left to give? Her answer will challenge everything you think you know about leadership, vulnerability, and what it means to be truly valuable to a team.

You'll discover why synchronized skating - where 20 athletes must move as one - offers some of the most powerful lessons for business teams, family dynamics, and personal growth. From managing massive egos to creating trust among diverse personalities, Amelia breaks down exactly how elite teams transform individual performers into something extraordinary.

Here's what makes this conversation truly special: Amelia's raw honesty about identity, mental health, and the dangerous trap of defining yourself by your performance. Whether you're leading a team at work, raising a family, or trying to figure out who you are beyond your job title, her insights about building your "dopamine menu" and showing up for yourself first will hit you right where you need it most.

This is a masterclass in resilience, authentic leadership, and the power of putting the team's why above your own ego. By the end of this episode, you'll understand why sometimes the greatest champions are the ones cheering from the bench, and how vulnerability is your secret weapon for creating unstoppable teams.

Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and equipped with practical strategies you can use immediately in your own leadership journey. Because as Amelia reminds us: you are never truly alone, and your value extends far beyond what you can perform.

Listen Now - Listen Often!

Connect with Amelia:
Instagram: @AmeliaAsparian
Email: asparianamelia@gmail.com

In this captivating episode of The Teamwork Advantage podcast, host Gregg Gregory welcomes Louis Katz, founder of The Courage Inside, for an inspiring conversation about everyday courage and its profound impact on personal and professional life. With a unique background spanning IT entrepreneurship, speaking, and even stand-up comedy, Louis shares profound insights on how courage manifests in our daily lives and workplaces.

Drawing from his diverse heroes like Muhammad Ali, Willie Nelson, and Simone Biles, Louis explores what true courage looks like - not just in extraordinary circumstances, but in the small, consistent actions we take every day. From owning mistakes to speaking up in meetings, this episode unpacks how cultivating courage can transform team dynamics, boost engagement, and create more fulfilling careers.

Whether you're facing a major career transition, building resilience through failure, or simply looking to break out of your comfort zone, this episode offers actionable insights on facing fear with unwavering resolve - even when that resolve occasionally wavers.

Join Gregg and Louis as they explore how courage extends beyond business into family and personal growth, and discover why true strength often lies in giving yourself grace when things don't go as planned. This episode serves as a powerful reminder that courage isn't about never failing - it's about taking chances in spite of fear and becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable.

Resources:
Connect with Louis Katz on LinkedIn
Watch The Courage Inside on YouTube
Subscribe to The Courage Inside newsletter
Join the Lead Fearlessly group for ongoing support
Visit thecourageinside.com to explore why everyday courage matters

Welcome to The Teamwork Advantage! In this episode, Gregg is joined by chiropractor and stress management expert, Dr. Amir Rashidian. Together, they explore the profound impact of workplace stress and unveil practical strategies for its management. Dr. Rashidian, with his unique perspective, emphasizes the vital link between physical and mental well-being, offering actionable steps for leaders and team members to foster a healthier work environment.

Discover the intersection of chiropractic care, stress management, and effective teamwork as Gregg and Dr. Rashidian navigate the challenges posed by workplace stress. Through real-life examples and anecdotes, they make this content relatable and actionable, inspiring our audience to take charge of their well-being. Join us as we unlock the secrets to a healthier and more harmonious workplace.

For more on Dr. Amir Rashidian, connect with him on LinkedIn!

You may know the public story of Jason McElwain, J-Mac, and his impact on high school basketball. Now, hear the behind-the-scenes story from J-Mac's  varsity coach, Jim Johnson.

Without a doubt J-Mac helped the team on, and off, the the court.  It was his amazing attitude over three years a the team's manager, helping the team become cohesive and go on to win the first Section V title of Coach Johnson’s career.

Just a few short months after that landmark season, NBA Legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson paid a visit to the school.  He met with the team for over an hour and then conducted an assembly for the entire student body.  When his assistants motioned to him that it was time to leave, he waved them off, saying he wanted to spend more time. 

J-Mac’s magical moment won the ESPY for “Best Sports Moment” at the ESPN awards show later that year. 

In this episode, Coach Jim Johnson tells the story of J-Mac and how he affected the success of the team.

From business disasters, to health crises, to financial meltdown. What can be we grateful for?
 
In this, the final episode of Season 1 of The Teamwork Advantage, I ask you to look deep within yourself and discover what you are grateful for.  I talk about a few items on my gratitude list and will post them on LinkedIn.  I ask you to find our posts and add to it because I believe that kindness can help heal the challenges we've all faced in 2020.

Thank you for helping make our podcast a huge success – and until next year and Season 2 – be sure to make every day WE-Markable!

Don’t keep us a secret! Please share this and all of our episodes on your social media. 

In this episode, Brett Putter, author of "Own Your Culture: How to Define, Embed, and Manage your Company Culture," discusses his 9 best practices for working remotely.  Brett discusses why you cannot hire for a culture fit, and why 90% of business leaders fail to invest in building a strong culture.

When you hear why it is vital to have a strong functional culture in your business you will begin to lead differently.

Brett is offering the powerful Chapter 12 of his book "Own Your Culture: How to Define, Embed, and Manage your Company Culture."

Download the chapter here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16hbwfboj4bjpcxGGtXsK1DqUkfE7Eo1d/view

After spending a number of years in corporate life, and traveling over 1 million miles before the age of 30, Gayle Lantz uncovered what she needed to do as a leader. She began teaching other leaders how to do the work that matters and become more successful.

The ideas and strategies she shares in this episode are often utilized by high ranking executives. They are absolutely applicable in the world we are in today.

If you are working from home full time, or even part-time, Gayle recommends that we take an inventory of our successes.  Both our individual and our team successes.  She has offered a free assessment to determine your work-from-home abilities along with strategies to help you improve.  Access the free assessment at www.WorkMatters.com/WorkingFromHome 

In this episode, Gina DeLapa discusses what she calls “The 7 Cs of Effective Leadership" They include Character, Competence, Communication, plus 4 others.  We discuss how to create a leadership mindset even if you are not in an official leadership role.

Drama is a big problem with many teams, both in our personal life as well as our professional life.  Gina talks about how to identify the drama, and curtail it, to build a more effective team.

It has been said that a Navy Seal thinks differently than the rest of us. Why is that?  In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Errol Doebler is both a former US Navy Seal and an FBI Special Agent.

Admittedly not at the top of his class at the United States Naval Academy, Errol Doebler realized early on that he needed to learn from past behaviors and make corrections if he was to succeed. He developed a simple process that has applied in his own life for many years.  

Listen as Errol talks about his challenges, including almost being discharged from the Navy for “Attitude unbecoming an officer.”  Discover what he learned and how he has turned that into a successful business of teaching leaders.  He formed Leader 193, and teaches these ideas as a process for leadership.

Jason Thane puts his values into play far beyond the office.  He created an internship program for engineering students from  El Salvador. He volunteers with the Seattle Children’s Hospital, the Coalition of Business for Racial Justice, and others.

In this episode, Jason talks about how a values-based culture is built. He shares some of the more common mistakes organizations make and how to recover from those mistakes.  We talk about GEN UI’s values and how they were formed and continue to grow.