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Welcome to The Team Check-in Podcast

The Team Check-In is Teamflect's podcast on HR and performance management, hosted by Emre Ok. Looking for employee engagement ideas, performance management tips, or HR conversations that get surprisingly deep? You've come to the right place.
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THE TEAM CHECK-IN

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Latest Episode

Episode 24: Fostering an Outward Mindset feat. Mitch Warner

What does it mean to have an outward mindset at work? In this episode of The Team Check-in we welcome Mitch Warner, managing partner at The Arbinger Institute. Hot off the heels of the release of the fourth edition of "Leadership and Self Deception" by The Arbinger Institute, Mitch joined our show to go over how the book has transformed mindsets over the years, the growing disconnect between employees and managers, fostering an outward mindset, the problem with performance reviews, and so much more!

Episode 23: AI and Changing Mindsets feat. Dual Microsoft MVP Jannik Reinhard

On this episode of The Team Check-in, we welcome dual Microsoft MVP Jannik Reinhard to the show! Jannik is well-versed in all things Azure AI and brings a unique and educated perspective into the AI conversation! Jannik and Emre go over some of the common misconceptions about the use of AI at work as well as how the mindset changes organizations will be going through as AI tools become more and more prominent. They also went over what it means to be a Microsoft MVP and everything that comes with the title.

Episode 22: Building Remote Teams Effectively! feat. Daria Rudnik

In this episode of The Team Check-in, we welcome Daria Rudnik to the show! Daria is one of the premier voices when it comes to team building. Emre and Daria go deep into what it means to be a team architect, the effects of leadership in team chemistry, her interesting venture into an AI leadership assistant, and so much more! If you are currently running a remote team or planning to in the future, this is one episode you can't afford to miss!

Episode 21: Are Your Skills Future-Proof? feat. Chris March

On this episode of The Team Check-in, we welcome Chris March to the show! Chris is one of the top voices on LinkedIn when it comes to everything leadership, coaching, and development. Chris and Emre take a deep dive into some of the misconceptions around coaching, training programs in the workplace, and most importantly how people can make sure their skills are future-proof!

Episode 20: All Things Power Apps! feat. Microsoft MVP Emmanuel Gallis

What does it mean to be a Microsoft MVP? How do you become one? In this episode of The Team Check-in, we had the pleasure of welcoming Microsoft MVP Emmanuel Gallis to the show! He not only answered our questions on being a Microsoft MVP but as the Power Apps Jedi master, he took a deep dive into all things Power Apps with Emre. If you want to start getting into creating apps with Power Apps, you can't go wrong with insights from Emmanuel Gallis!

Episode 19: High Performance Teams! No Burnout! feat. Anatoliy Labinskiy

Anatoliy Labinskiy is one of the first names that come to mind when discussing e-commerce. However, he is also a seasoned people leader and manager, with methods and outlooks that not everybody will agree with. Do you know what is hard to disagree with? His results! Anatoliy is a leader who has been keeping his remote team engaged and performing at an exceptionally high level for years now! He also happens to have an amazing story as a completely self-made man. Both his management style and his personal stories offer great insights and lessons to those who are willing to listen. In this episode, Emre and Anatoliy dive deep into how he has kept his remote team engaged under the harshest of circumstances and high demands! For any leader considering running remote teams, this episode is a must-listen.

Episode 18: Why Do People Hate HR? feat. Bonnie Dilber

In this episode of The Team Check-in, we welcome one of the most notable voices in the world of HR, Bonnie Dilber, to the show! Bonnie answers some of the most heavily debated questions in people and culture today, alongside some age-old classics. Bonnie and Emre go over why HR gets such a bad rep, the recent backlash against DEI, the use of AI in recruitment, and more!

Episode 17: Attracting Top Talent! feat. Wendy Sellers

In this episode of The Team Check-in, we welcome The HR Lady herself, Wendy Sellers to the show! Wendy is not only a seasoned pro in the world of HR but also is the author of "Suck It Up, Buttercup: Be A Leader People Will Follow". Emre and Wendy discuss how organizations can build a company culture that attracts and retains top talent!

Episode 16: Everything Wrong With Your CV! feat. Matt Warzel

Jobseekers rejoice! In this episode of The Team Check-in, we had the pleasure of welcoming one of the best career coaches out there, Matt Warzel! When it comes to crafting the perfect resume, Matt has insight for days! Emre and Matt go into detail on how to write a CV that stands out, as well as how to make sure your application gets past applicant tracking systems!

Episode 15: Creating a Positive Candidate Experience feat. Tim Sackett

In this episode of The Team Check-in, we welcome Tim Sackett! Tim is famously NOT a life coach! He is a seasoned HR leader and influencer, who not only has a lot of experience under his belt but is also always researching and staying active. Tim and Emre both agree and disagree on many different issues but as they both acknowledge, those are usually the best conversations! Emre and Tim cover areas like creating a positive candidate experience, handling rejection, and of course some of the ways AI can be used in recruitment.

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