Countdown Begins: LEAD3R's Healthy Team Summit Under a Month Out

BOSTON, Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In just over a month, Boston will host a groundbreaking gathering designed to redefine how we work together: LEAD3R's Healthy Team Summit, sponsored by The Future of Teamwork podcast, happening October 21, 2025. Seats are limited, and momentum is building for this one-day, hands-on summit that is more than an event – it's a movement.

Healthy teams aren't a "nice-to-have." They are a business imperative. Research shows that unhealthy teams cost companies through burnout, lost productivity, disengagement, and turnover. By contrast, healthy teams deliver measurable returns: higher trust, faster innovation, stronger retention, and better business outcomes.

"Performance doesn't start with hustle," said Dane Groeneveld, CEO of LEAD3R and host of The Future of Teamwork podcast. "It starts with health. When your teams are healthy, your business is healthy."

Why This Matters Now

The workplace has fundamentally changed. Leaders aren't just managing one intact team – they're navigating 10 or more at once: project teams, task forces, cross-functional squads, and virtual teams that form and reform constantly. Traditional models like "forming–storming–norming" no longer apply.

The Healthy Team Summit equips leaders and teams with real-world practices to succeed in this environment, transforming teaming from a reactive process into a strategic advantage.

A Movement Born from The Future of Teamwork

The Summit is powered by insights from The Future of Teamwork podcast, which has hosted 150+ conversations with executives, entrepreneurs, and change-makers. Their stories revealed the themes that define Healthy Teams: trust over hierarchy, connection over control, energy over efficiency. Now, those lessons come alive on stage and in small-group learning.

Foundational Members shaping the Summit include Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Teva Pharmaceuticals, BlueRock Therapeutics, Deciphera Therapeutics, and Terray Therapeutics.

Immersive Learning at the Teams Playground

At the Healthy Team Summit, participants won't just sit and listen – they'll actively engage. The Teams Playground is designed as a living lab where learning happens through doing, not just hearing.

Here, attendees will experience Arist's rapid-fire microlearning, delivered via text in five-minute bursts, and explore Aktivo Labs' data-driven wellbeing tools that reveal real-time insights into physical and mental energy. They'll step into the unexpected with Mystery Trip's surprise team-building challenges, which spark creativity, break barriers, and prove that play can be a powerful driver of collaboration. In the LEAD3R Lounge, conversations go deeper, fueled by science-backed prompts that build trust and uncover the values and quirks that shape real team connection.

Perhaps most uniquely, the Playground includes the Human Library, where thought leaders and inspiration-dose speakers become "human books" available for intimate, 10-minute conversations. Instead of observing from afar, participants can "check out" an admiral, author, entrepreneur, or culture coach, asking questions and engaging in candid dialogue.

"The Human Library makes a big event feel small," said Summit facilitator Dr. André Martin. "It's about real human connection – curiosity, empathy, and learning in its purest form."

Visionary Speakers

The Summit is anchored by an extraordinary lineup of voices shaping the future of teamwork:

• Admiral John Richardson (Ret.) – Former Chief of Naval Operations who commanded the U.S. Navy's 600,000 sailors, $160B budget, and global fleet. Richardson will share lessons on resilience, collective leadership, and decision-making under pressure.
• Maggie Jackson – Award-winning author of Uncertain and Distracted. Jackson will explore the power of "not-knowing" and attention in an age of flux – critical skills for leaders facing uncertainty.
• Paul Troiano – Artist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and TEDxPortland co-founder, Troiano blends creativity and business, inspiring leaders to harness culture and innovation.
• Michael Ioffe – Co-founder and CEO of Arist, Forbes 30 Under 30, and Thiel Fellow. At just 25, he's redefining learning with AI-powered microlearning that boosts retention and speed.
• Garry Ridge – Globally respected former CEO of WD-40, Ridge transformed culture through servant leadership. He now coaches executives worldwide on building high-trust, high-performance organizations.
• Maria Scarangella – Former GEICO executive overseeing a $2.5B P&L and now an executive coach delivering 10× ROI in leadership development. She recently founded and serves as CEO of HR Tech platform, Marstella.
• David Bergeron – COO of EverybodyFights, Bergeron is a dynamic, visionary leader and mentor with more than 12 years at the fitness and wellness innovator. He excels in building high-performing teams, strengthening corporate relationships, and driving growth through innovative wellness programs, operational efficiency, and enhanced customer satisfaction.

Guiding participants throughout the day will be Dr. André Martin (author of Wrong Fit, Right Fit), Dane Groeneveld (CEO of LEAD3R and host of The Future of Teamwork), and Kurt Landon (Chief Talent Officer at LEAD3R), alongside other seasoned facilitators.

An Investment in People and Performance

For leaders and organizations, the Summit is more than professional development. It's an investment in your business to:

• Reduce friction and reclaim lost time
• Boost engagement and retention
• Unlock creativity and innovation
• Strengthen culture and collaboration across all types of teams

"Healthy teams are the real competitive edge. A Healthy Team does better work, together. Summit participants will walk away with discrete tools and practices that can be deployed for instant impact and incremental improvements." added Groeneveld.

With just weeks left, urgency is high. Seats are limited, and the business case is undeniable. Attendees will not only invest in their own team health but also contribute to the future of work: 10% of all revenue supports the TeamUP Foundation, expanding access to inclusive team development.

As part of this commitment, LEAD3R has also launched Step-tober Fest – The Healthy Team Challenge. Throughout October, teams will log their steps, with the winning team directing a TeamUp Foundation donation to the health-related charity of their choice. Step-tober Fest is more than a fitness initiative – it's a reminder that physical health is just one component of a Healthy Team. Healthy teams also require psychological safety, resilience, and connection — all themes that will be explored in-depth at the Healthy Team Summit. The challenge is open to anyone, contact a LEAD3R team member to join.

Join the movement. Reserve your seat today: Register Now

Pre-Summit Bonus: The Team Leader Accelerator (October 20)

The Healthy Team Summit experience begins the day before with the Team Leader Accelerator, a full-day intensive designed specifically for people managers and team leads. Through hands-on workshops, expert coaching, and real-time feedback, leaders will build the confidence, tools, and muscle memory to lead high-performing teams in today's complex world. This accelerator is not just professional development – it's a strategic investment that strengthens both the individual leader and the teams they guide.

Optional Monday Evening Experience: Mystery Trip

For those who want to extend the learning and connection, the evening offers an unforgettable add-on: a Mystery Trip. Trusted by teams at SpaceX, Google, Red Bull, Meta, Netflix, Cisco, and hundreds more, Mystery Trip specializes in surprise experiences designed to spark creativity, trust, and collaboration.

Participants won't know where they're going or what they'll be doing until they arrive – and that's the point. Stepping into the unknown together levels the playing field, breaks down barriers, and fuels organic team bonding.

Event Details

October 21, 2025 | 9OFS, One Federal Street, Boston

About LEAD3R

LEAD3R is an advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations build healthy, high-performing teams and high-impact leaders. We help organizations unlock the full potential of their people, teams, and culture by focusing on what truly drives performance: trust, energy, clarity, and connection. Through a unique blend of executive coaching, team effectiveness programs, interim & fractional talent, and executive search & talent intelligence, we partner with forward-thinking companies to design the conditions where healthy teams can thrive, and where bold leadership becomes the norm.

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