Description

Working with global teams sounds flexible in theory, but in practice, it often leads to longer days, blurred boundaries, and leaders who feel like they’re always on.

In this strategy-forward episode of Serving Up Success with a Splash, Angie Snowball, Bruce Cramer, and Dr. Nawtej Dosanjh take on one of the most overlooked leadership challenges in modern work: how working hours are designed (or not) across time zones.

With a refreshing Moscow Mule in hand, they unpack why global work isn’t a scheduling issue, it’s a leadership design issue. From overlap windows and asynchronous workflows to fairness, trust, and boundary-setting, this conversation is about moving from reactive availability to intentional performance.

Why listen?

You’ll learn:

• Why global work quietly burns out high performers first
• How 2–3 hours of intentional overlap beats all-day availability
• The hidden cost of treating responsiveness as a performance signal
• Why rotating meeting times is a leadership fairness issue, not a logistical one
• How clear expectations reduce stress, confusion, and micromanagement

This episode is a practical starting point for leaders who want to work effectively across time zones, without sacrificing energy, trust, or long-term performance.

Cocktail of the Week: The Moscow Mule

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• ½ oz fresh lime juice
• Ginger beer
• Lime wedge

Instructions

• Fill a copper mug (or glass) with ice.
• Add vodka and fresh lime juice.
• Top with ginger beer.
• Stir gently and garnish with a lime wedge.

Time stamps:

00:00 – Why Global Teams Cause Burnout

02:30 – Biggest Challenges in Time Zones

05:20 – Redesigning Work for Global Teams

07:30 – Protecting Overlap Hours

09:00 – Stop Micromanaging Remote Teams

11:00 – Psychological Safety & Trust

15:00 – Cultural Differences in Global Teams

20:00 – Setting Boundaries Across Countries

25:30 – Key Takeaways