March 4, 2025
Episode 128: How to Train Great Leaders to Build Strong Teams with Christian Muntean
In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld talks with Christian Muntean, author of Train to Lead: The Unstoppable Leader’s Plan for Peak Performance and advisor and consultant with Vantage Consulting, about the role leadership plays in team success. Christian shares his background in international disaster relief, where he saw firsthand how great leadership could drive results no matter what environment or conditions people were in. Today, he’s sharing how great leadership comes from internal personal development, how ego and personal values impact leadership, and how he structured his 90-day leadership training plans for leaders at any experience level.
How to Train Great Leaders to Build Strong Teams with Christian Muntean
Guest Bio
Christian Muntean is an advisor to owners, executives and boards. As the founder of Vantage Consulting, Christian has empowered owners and executives of small and medium-sized businesses to boost their top-line revenues by over $500 million. Even more valuable, they’ve achieved this while expanding their bottom-line margins and reclaiming precious time for their loved ones and passions. He is also an author. His most recent book, “Train to Lead,” is a tested and proven 90-day leadership development guide built on athletic training principles. Discover more at christianmuntean.com.
Key Takeaways
00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast
01:33 Meet Christian Muntean: Leadership Expert
02:00 Christian’s Journey into Leadership
07:46 The Role of Personal Development in Leadership
15:21 Building Effective Teams Through Relationships
27:33 The Continuous Journey of Personal Growth
31:24 Building a Leadership Crew
31:29 Coaching Leaders and Teams
32:04 Creating Business Artifacts
32:57 Improving Team Dynamics
34:18 Curiosity in Leadership
35:15 Accountability Challenges
35:45 Addressing Conflict Directly
37:12 Impact of Team Dynamics on Patient Outcomes
39:14 Commitment to Change
41:24 Leadership Development and Training
42:30 The Concept of Periodization
45:44 Structuring Leadership Growth
52:28 Challenges in Leadership Development Programs
55:02 Conclusion and Resources
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