E16: Shaping Team Culture: Coaching, Feedback, and Trust with Joel Greengrass

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What if the key to a high-performing team isn’t just what you do, but how you give and receive feedback? In this episode, Joel Greengrass, Global Chief People Officer at Yieldstreet, pulls back the curtain on why feedback feels so risky—and how rethinking it can transform leaders, teams, and company culture.

Joel Greengrass is the Global Chief People Officer at Yieldstreet, bringing decades of experience shaping organizational culture and building high-performing teams across leading growth brands, including BuzzFeed, FanDuel, and Equinox Fitness. A seasoned leadership advisor and IPEC-certified coach, Joel is passionate about fostering environments that prioritize feedback, growth, and development. His expertise lies in creating systems where open communication and coaching are central to personal and team success, making him a trusted partner for leaders seeking to drive positive change and alignment within their organizations.

Below are the key takeaways from this episode:

  • Feedback is Essential: Regular, constructive, and positive feedback underpins high-performing, cohesive teams and should be normalized rather than feared.

  • Behavior Change Takes Time: While skills can be taught quickly, shifting ingrained behaviors requires ongoing feedback and patience.

  • Coaching Culture Drives Growth: Embedding coaching and 360 feedback in organizations empowers employees to find solutions and fosters deeper self-awareness.

  • Leaders Set the Tone: Leaders must actively seek and model openness to feedback, building trust and psychological safety in their teams.

  • Clarity and Timing Matter: The most effective feedback is timely, specific, and anchored in shared goals, making it easier for teams to grow and align.

Today’s guest, Joel Greengrass, can be found online at:

Website: https://www.yieldstreet.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelgreengrass/

Your host, Dr. Bobbi Wegner, can be found online at:

Groops: https://www.joingroops.com/

Harvard Extension School Faculty Spotlight: https://youtu.be/zwLai-lu-pk?si=GpKNhtxVvTrS3-pu

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiwegner/

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