Cam and Otis break down how to lead your team through a crisis by focusing on small wins you can control—and why asking one simple question, "What went right?" can completely change your team's momentum.

When everything feels like it's falling apart, most leaders focus on what's broken. But that's often what keeps teams stuck. In this family episode, Cam and Otis share practical leadership strategies for navigating difficult times, helping teams move from crisis to stability, and creating momentum through controllable actions instead of overwhelming problems.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to lead your team out of crisis one step at a time
• Why small wins create momentum during difficult seasons
• The mindset shift from asking "What's wrong?" to "What went right?"
• How to move from crisis mode into a sustainable new normal
• Why empathy and accountability must work together
• How client check-ins can generate quick wins and rebuild confidence
• Why leaders should focus on what they can control instead of worrying about outcomes
• How to communicate directly without damaging trust or morale

Whether you're leading a business through uncertainty, rebuilding after setbacks, or simply trying to keep your team motivated, this episode provides practical leadership advice you can apply immediately.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
• Cam and Otis kick off another family episode and introduce today's discussion on crisis leadership.

05:32 Crisis to New Normal
• Why leaders must consciously transition out of crisis mode.
• The dangers of staying stuck in emergency thinking.

24:34 Being Direct Without Being an Asshole
• How simple courtesy builds stronger communication.
• Why the "hard-ass" leadership style usually fails in business.

24:35 Getting Your Team Out of Crisis
• A practical, step-by-step framework for helping struggling teams.
• Balancing empathy with action to rebuild momentum.

31:17 Small Wins Create Momentum
• Why focusing on controllable actions beats chasing outcomes.
• Using client check-ins and small victories to regain confidence.

32:59 Ask "What Went Right?"
• The mindset shift that helps leaders stop spiraling and start solving problems.
• Why does this simple question create forward momentum?

33:15 Closing
• Final leadership reflections and where to find more episodes from 10X Your Team.

Connect with 10X Your Team:

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Cam and Otis get real about generational work ethic differences, the "Where was Dad?" question, and why you need to stop lying to yourself and just fill out the damn application.

Sometimes the best conversations happen when it's just the two of us. In this family episode, Cam and Otis dive into the generational gap in work ethic, what it was like growing up with a dad who was always gone, and the lessons learned from four years of high school rugby together. If you've ever wondered how work-life balance has shifted across generations- or why accountability sometimes means calling people out by name- this episode is for you.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The generational work ethic gap - why Otis expects work done by 10 PM and what that says about how he was raised (21:27)
• "Where was Dad? Otis was gone" - the reality of building a business and what it cost in family time (22:17) • Four years of high school rugby together - the father-son bond built through shared experience and competition (22:17)
• Calling out real names for accountability - why Cam and Otis don't shy away from naming actual people when discussing leadership lessons (21:27)
• Stop lying to yourself - the importance of being honest about where you are and what you need to do (36:06, 36:19) • Just fill out the application - Cam's recent website updates and why taking simple action beats overthinking (36:15)
• Fidget spinners and focus - the reality of staying present during calls and conversations (00:29, 00:44)
• How to be a better man - simple, actionable steps to improve yourself and your leadership (36:39)

This episode is raw, honest, and packed with the kind of real talk that only happens between a father and son who've been in the trenches together. Whether you're navigating generational differences in your own team or trying to figure out what work-life balance really means, Cam and Otis break it down without the corporate polish.

Ready to get real about work ethic, accountability, and what it takes to be better? Hit play and join the conversation.

Chapters with Timestamps and Descriptions
00:00 - Introduction: Wardrobe, Fidget Spinners, and Tucson Heat
• Cam and Otis kick off with their usual wardrobe banter
• Otis's fidget spinner moment - cleaning his earpiece on his shirt during the call
• Cam adjusting the fan because it's freaking hot in Tucson
• Setting the stage for a father-son conversation without a guest

21:27 - Generational Work Ethic: Ten O'Clock at Night Standards
• Calling out real names - Cam and Otis discuss actual people and accountability
• Otis's perspective: "It's not ten o'clock yet, how come you ain't got that done?" (and he means 10 PM)
• The generational difference in how Otis was brought up vs. how Cam's generation works
• Why work ethic expectations have shifted across generations

22:17 - "Where Was Dad?" - The Cost of Building a Business
• The reality of Otis being gone during Cam's childhood
• Cam's older siblings (brother and sister) remember it more clearly
• Mom's answer: "Otis was gone"
• Four years of high school rugby together - the time they did get to bond
• How shared experiences shaped their relationship

36:06 - Stop Lying to Yourself: Fill Out the Application
• Cam's recent website updates at tenxyourteam.net
• The importance of being honest with yourself about where you are
• "Just click on the buttons. It's nice and pretty. Just click on the buttons, follow it through, you'll be alright"
• Why taking simple action beats overthinking and procrastination

36:19 - How to Be a Better Man: Simple Steps
• Otis's challenge: "You wanna be a better man? This is how you do it"
• Go to tenxyourteam.net and figure it out
• The clip-worthy moment: "Just Justine, there's the clip. That's the intro. Cut it."
• Why simplicity and action are the keys to improvement

36:42 - Closing and Where to Find More
• Thank you for listening to this family episode
• Remember to watch full episodes on YouTube at 10xyourteam
• Pass this episode along to other lifelong learners in your tribe
• Follow on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
• Full archive available at www.tenxyourteam.net

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Chris Burke reveals why most hybrid work policies fail—and how to turn hybrid work from a policy into a measurable system that improves productivity, reduces costs, and optimizes office space.

If your hybrid work setup feels chaotic, expensive, or difficult to manage, this episode will change how you think about workplace operations. Chris Burke, founder of HybridHero, shares how enterprise organizations across 40+ countries use data, automation, and workplace intelligence to improve workforce coordination, office utilization, and financial performance.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why hot desking often fails—and how to avoid common workplace frustrations
• How AI-powered desk booking helps teams coordinate automatically
• Why Tuesday-Thursday office mandates create hidden productivity problems
• How to use data to improve office utilization and reduce real estate costs
• The importance of workforce behavior when designing office space
• How visibility and coordination impact employee productivity
• Why hybrid work should be managed as an operational system, not just a policy
• Practical lessons from organizations successfully running hybrid workplaces at scale

About Chris Burke

Chris Burke is the founder of HybridHero, a workplace operating platform used by organizations including Dyson, BMW, and Pepsi across more than 40 countries. He works with executives and leadership teams to solve one of the biggest challenges in modern business: making hybrid work productive, measurable, and financially efficient. Combining experience from both consulting and SaaS, Chris focuses on helping organizations optimize workforce behavior, office utilization, and workplace costs through better systems and data.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
• Meet Chris Burke and the conversation begins with workplace culture, accents, and hybrid work challenges.

07:51 Optimizing a Tuesday-Thursday Hybrid Model
• How organizations can improve coordination and visibility even without hot desking.

08:31 The Problem with Everyone Coming In on the Same Days
• Why rigid office schedules often create communication and collaboration gaps.

30:34 Hot Desking Horror Stories
• Real-world challenges of shared workspaces and why systems matter.

34:50 AI Desk Booking
• How managers can automatically coordinate teams and office space.

36:48 The Joe and Eric Problem
• Why poor scheduling leads to productivity losses and unnecessary friction.

37:31 The HybridHero Interface
• How color-coded floor plans and workplace visibility improve operations.

45:00 How to Connect with Chris
• Learn more about HybridHero and workplace optimization strategies.

46:30 Closing
• Final thoughts and where to find more episodes from 10X Your Team.

Connect with Chris Burke:
https://hybridhero.com/
https://chrisburkeexec.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-burke-uk/
https://www.instagram.com/hybridheroos/
https://www.instagram.com/chrisburkeexec/
https://www.youtube.com/@HybridHero-HH