From Chaos to Cohesion: The Art of Team Building

Guest:Nina JohnsonCPG Executive | Strategy & Planning Leader | Former VP at Coca-ColaLinkedInHost:Melissa AarskaugExecutive Connect | WebsiteYouTube: @ExecutiveConnectEpisode Overview:In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug is joined by Nina Johnson to unpack the often messy but rewarding art of team building. They dive into why diversity is the cornerstone of great teams, how to handle toxic dynamics, and what it really takes to lead effectively in both in-person and remote setups. Nina draws from her years of leadership at Coca-Cola to share real-world insights on recruiting for impact, rebuilding trust, and leaning into empathy as a leadership superpower.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction01:09 – The Party Analogy04:16 – Evolving Perspectives on Team Building06:23 – Interviewing for Diversity11:54 – Addressing Team Dysfunction15:08 – Filling Team Vacancies16:47 – Nurturing Remote Team Culture21:43 – Building Trust and Empathy23:06 – Key Leadership PrinciplesConnect With Us:Podcast Website: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnectSocial:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-aarskaug/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissa_aarskaugX: https://x.com/melissaaarskaug