June 23, 2026

Episode 193: Human-First AI & Scaling Without Losing Your Culture with Maximos Lih

In today’s world, the only constant is change – but most companies weren’t built for that. So how do you ensure your team thrives through instability? On this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld interviews Ashley Andersen, CEO and Founder of EzraSage. 

Ashley shares why companies often excel at managing the logistics of change while failing to meet people’s emotional needs, and how meeting those needs help teams move forward in strength during times of disruption. She shares how burnout is usually the symptom (not the problem), and how endless change and unacknowledged grief are affecting today’s workplaces. 

Ashley also explains practical insights into emotional intelligence, empathy, and self-awareness, encouraging leaders to move beyond simply solving problems and instead create space for people to feel seen, understood, and supported.

Together, Dane and Ashley explore how leaders can build trust within organizations, how healthy conflict can strengthen collaboration, and what leadership habits are consistently creating more engaged and resilient teams. Tune into this episode to hear valuable insights for the inescapable task of leading through uncertainty. 

🔗 Connect with Ashley Andersen on LinkedIn

🔗 Learn more about EzraSage

🔗 Listen to Episode 187 of The Future of Teamwork: Mattering: Why Feeling Seen, Heard, Valued, and Needed is the Key to Better Teams with Zach Mercurio, Ph.D.