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How AI and Human Empathy Can Redefine the Manager Experience with Katherine “KVJ” von Jan
In this episode of The Future of Teamwork Podcast, host Dane Groeneveld sits down with Katherine “KVJ” von Jan, co-founder and CEO of Tough Day and former Chief Strategy Officer at Salesforce. Together, they explore how AI can help managers lead with more empathy, awareness, and confidence — not by replacing humans, but by restoring human connection at work. KVJ shares her journey from innovation leader to entrepreneur, the lessons learned from building Salesforce’s “Warm Line,” and how her AI assistant Tuffy empowers employees to manage challenges in real time.
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How AI and Human Empathy Can Redefine the Manager Experience with Katherine “KVJ” von Jan
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Episode 170: How AI and Human Empathy Can Redefine the Manager Experience with Katherine “KVJ” von Jan
January 13, 2026Episode 170: How AI and Human Empathy Can Redefine the Manager Experience with Katherine “KVJ” von Jan In a world where AI headlines often focus on replacement and risk, The Future of Teamwork Podcast takes a different lens — how technology can...
Episode 169: How Strong Teams Build Trust, Identity, and Decision Clarity with Mary Cianni, PhD
January 6, 2026Episode 169: How Strong Teams Build Trust, Identity, and Decision Clarity with Mary Cianni, PhD In this episode of The Future of Teamwork Podcast, host Dane Groeneveld is joined by Mary Cianni, clinical associate professor in organizational consulting...
Episode 168: Cracking the Talent Code: How to Acquire and Utilize Talent in your Business with Kasim Aslam
December 16, 2025Episode 168: Cracking the Talent Code: How to Acquire and Utilize Talent in Your Business with Kasim Aslam In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld sits down with entrepreneur and talent expert Kasim Aslam. After building and...
BONUS Episode 167: How to Discover Your Team’s Values with David Bumby
December 12, 2025BONUS Episode 167: How to Discover Your Team’s Values with David Bumby In this episode, host Dane Groeneveld sits down with producer, Dr. Alicia McCraw and colleague David Bumby for a practical, behind-the-scenes walkthrough of how to identify the...
Episode 166: Effective Leadership through Clarity, Strength Coaching, and Intentional Space with Archita Fritz
December 9, 2025Episode 166: Effective Leadership through Clarity, Strength Coaching, and Intentional Space with Archita Fritz In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld interviews strategist, partner to private equity value creation teams, and...
Episode 165: Human Enablement in the Age of AI with Greg Wilton
December 2, 2025Episode 165: Human Enablement in the Age of AI with Greg Wilton In this conversation, Dane welcomes learning and development expert Greg Wilton to explore the intersection of L&D, generative AI, and knowledge management. Greg begins by reflecting...
Episode 164: Designing Disruption-Proof Teams with Dr. Vijay Pendakur
November 18, 2025Episode 164: Designing Disruption-Proof Teams with Dr. Vijay Pendakur In this conversation, Dane and Vijay begin with Vijay’s personal story of growing up in an underserved neighborhood in Chicago. Surrounded by hardworking families who still faced...
Episode 163: Everyone Is a Leader: Building a Coaching Culture at MD Anderson with Mickie DeVeau
November 11, 2025Episode 163: Everyone Is a Leader: Building a Coaching Culture at MD Anderson with Mickie DeVeau At MD Anderson, leadership is not defined by title but by behavior. Mickie DeVeau, Director of the Leadership Institute at MD Anderson, describes a...
Episode 162: No-Blame Teams, Growth Mindset, and Building Trust in the Age of Agentic AI with Sonam Ludhani
November 4, 2025Episode 162: No-Blame Teams, Growth Mindset, and Building Trust in the Age of Agentic AI with Sonam Ludhani Sonam and Dane unpack how “no-blame” cultures and psychologically safe teams unlock innovation, and why true leaders act as coaches and...
Episode 161: Tapping Into the Human Side of HR: Building Connection Through Change with Kelley Morse
October 28, 2025Episode 161: Tapping Into the Human Side of HR: Building Connection Through Change with Kelley Morse In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld chats with Kelley Morse, Chief People Officer at Bullhorn, to talk about how HR is evolving...
Episode 160: A Framework for Human-Centered Leadership with Claude Silver
October 22, 2025Episode 160: A Framework for Human-Centered Leadership with Claude Silver What does it mean to lead with heart? In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld interviews Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX and author of Be...
Episode 159: How Profit Sharing Transforms Teamwork and Company Culture with Rob Gallaher
October 14, 2025Episode 159: How Profit Sharing Transforms Teamwork and Company Culture with Rob Gallaher What happens when you create a shared fate for your team – one where you link their teamwork directly to their financial success? In this episode of The Future of...
Episode 158: Clear and Compelling: How to Master Leadership Communication with Salvatore Manzi
October 7, 2025Episode 158: Clear and Compelling: How to Master Leadership Communication with Salvatore Manzi In this episode of The Future of Teamwork. Dane Groeneveld interviews Salvatore Manzi, Leadership Communications Coach and author of Clear and Compelling....
Episode 157: Building Inclusive and Resilient Teams with Rocki Howard
September 30, 2025Episode 157: Building Inclusive and Resilient Teams with Rocki Howard Want to build inclusive teams where people can show up authentically? You’ll love this episode of The Future of Teamwork. Dane Groeneveld chats with Rocki Howard, Founder and Chief...
Episode 156: Distributed Leadership and the Future of Teamwork with Peter Laughter
September 16, 2025Episode 156: Distributed Leadership and the Future of Teamwork with Peter Laughter Have you ever felt the pressure to be the smartest person in the room? In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld sits down with keynote speaker,...
Episode 155: How to Move Teams to Action by Designing Better Employee Experiences with Lindsey Caplan
September 16, 2025Episode 155: How to Move Teams to Action by Designing Better Employee Experiences with Lindsey Caplan How do you move a whole group of people at once – emotionally, behaviorally, and meaningfully? In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane...
Episode 154: From Tailspin to Tailwind: Curiosity, Trust, and Teamwork with Buddy Teaster
September 9, 2025Episode 154: From Tailspin to Tailwind: Curiosity, Trust, and Teamwork with Buddy Teaster In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld chats with Buddy Teaster, CEO of Soles4Souls, about how purpose-driven leadership and curiosity fuel...
Leader Lab Episode 1: The Healthy Art of Managing Change with Art Papas
September 5, 2025Leader Lab Episode 1: The Healthy Art of Managing Change with Art PapasWelcome to the first episode of the special Leader Lab series! In this episode, Dane Groeneveld sits down with Art Papas, Founder & CEO of Bullhorn. Art shares how Patrick...
Leader Lab Episode 2: Building Trust in Times of Change with Conner Doyle
September 5, 2025Leader Lab Episode 2: Building Trust in Times of Change with Conner DoyleIn this episode of the LEAD3R Lab mini-series, Dane Groeneveld interviews Conner Doyle, Vertical President for Healthcare & Practice Management at Full Steam, to hear about...
Leader Lab Episode 3: Leading Through Chaos and Change with David Bergeron
September 5, 2025Leader Lab Episode 3: Leading Through Chaos and Change with David BergeronIn this episode of the LEAD3R Lab series, Dane Groeneveld sits down with David Bergeron, COO of EverybodyFights, a boxing, fitness, and wellness concept built on the spirit of...
Leader Lab Episode 4: Building Teams That Scale in Times of Change with Erik Woodward
September 5, 2025Leader Lab Episode 4: Building Teams That Scale in Times of Change with Erik WoodwardIn this episode of the LEAD3R Lab mini-series, Dane Groeneveld chats with Erik Woodward, COO of Streamline Innovations, to explore his journey from global assignments...
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