Episode 30 - Teams are still struggling with energy, purpose, and morale

This week, we’re diving into Greg’s latest article: Teams are still struggling with energy, purpose, and morale: Here’s how to help. If your team’s feeling the strain lately, you’re not alone—and we’re unpacking why it’s happening and what leaders can actually do about it. We also break down some hard truths about today’s workplace climate:

Plus, we dig into a Teamangle hot topic: Why knowing when a task is truly ‘done’ can boost team satisfaction. Turns out, clear definitions of completion = happier, more efficient teams.

And speaking of global insights—Brett’s heading to Dubai for the DIPMF Conference to talk all things Teamangle! Big shoutout to our listeners tuning in from around the world—hello out there! 🌍

It’s a packed episode full of insights, real talk, and global adventures. Don’t miss it!

The Review

This week we talk about today's workplace climate, and how some leaders may be struggling to motivate teams. Greg reviews advice for how leaders can help teams and themselves in his article, Teams are still struggling with energy, purpose, and morale: Here's how to help.

Plus, this week's Teamangle topics:

• Why knowing when a task is ‘done’ boosts team satisfaction
• How clear definitions of completion improve team efficiency

The Ask

Join our next Teamangle webinar on January 23 at noon ET. Register now!

The Hit List

Brett:

• Reading: 'Career Catfishing': 1 in 3 Gen Zers Accepted a New Job and Didn't Show Up on Day One
• Listening: The Smiths , Live Aus Der Markthalle Hamburg 1984
• Watching: Penelope

Greg:

• Reading: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
• Listening: Grizzly Bear Veckatimest
• Watching: Squid Game

The High Five

This week, we're high-fiving the kick-off to a great year and our Replay and Reset activity, which we've received great feedback on. Check it out and get your year off on the right foot.