In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld interviews Nogol Madani, Founder & CEO of Glee Factor, to talk about how to future-proof teams for the age of AI.
Dane and Nogol go deep into the concept of psychological safety – what it really means, why it’s misunderstood, and how it can make or break collaboration, innovation, and trust. Nogol shares why leaders must design low-stakes moments for their teams to take risks, why unlearning is just as important as learning, and how small, consistent actions can build a cultural infrastructure that supports innovation.
This conversation is a reminder that the future of teamwork isn’t just about technology – it’s about people, trust, and building workplaces where everyone feels safe to contribute their best ideas.
🔗 Connect with Nogol Madani on LinkedIn and on the Glee Factor website.
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast
01:24 Meet Nogol Madani: From Engineering to Team Building
03:53 The Concept of Psychological Safety
06:18 Challenges in Implementing Psychological Safety
09:29 The Role of Leaders in Promoting Psychological Safety
16:48 Practical Tools and Strategies for Teams
22:12 The Impact of Language on Team Dynamics
23:20 Trust and AI in the Workplace
24:24 Human-Centered Approaches to AI
29:46 Building Collective Confidence
33:06 Mindset Shifts and Psychological Safety
36:26 The Role of Experimentation in Innovation
42:14 Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions
