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Don’t Tolerate Dysfunctional Teams

Great Leadership By Dan

Chris Edmonds: Two key indicators of a healthy team are that they are productive (getting tasks done to standards, on budget and on time) and effective (working together with a minimum of drama.) A 2013 University of Phoenix survey revealed that nearly 7 in 10 American workers have served on dysfunctional teams. every day.

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What if Serving Others Actually Serves You, too?

Great Leadership By Dan

Do you experience the pure pleasure of serving others beautifully, work well done, and cooperative interaction with team members? At work, try a monthly lunch meeting to review business books that might increase knowledge, efficiency, and teamwork. ? On a daily basis, can you say that your job brings you joy?

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To be the Best, Invest in Relationships AND Results

Great Leadership By Dan

If your goal was to coach an Olympic gold medal hockey team, wouldn’t you want only the best of the best players on your roster, with both precise skills and impeccable character? Learn what gets in their way of cooperative teamwork and top performance. To be the best of anything is pretty impressive. Act to reduce those frustrations.

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12 Books that Shaped My Leadership

Nathan Magnuson

It’s been a huge part of my leadership education. Several years later I finally landed my first job in leadership development. One of the things I’ve learned over the years is everyone has leadership development opportunities. If you’re looking for a leadership read, here’s a great place to start.

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The 4 Mindsets of High Performance Teams

Leading with Trust

Teams are everywhere. Our organizations are made up of teams in all forms—project teams, work groups, executive, and leadership teams. Teams are not just a nice-to-have perk; they’re a major strategy for getting work done. The demand is for collaboration and teamwork in all parts of the organization.

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The Puzzle – Building Effective Teams

Lead Change Blog

Building an effective team is like putting together a complex puzzle. It is the same for builders of teams. It is the same for builders of teams. Some concentrate on selection and building diverse skills, while others are participants, watching as the team dynamics unfold. It also focuses on how the team will interact.

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Let’s Not Kid Ourselves – The Debate Over Hybrid Work Comes Down to Trust

Leading with Trust

Hybrid work means team members work from both the office and remotely. Some organizations employ a formal schedule that requires employees to be in the office certain days of the week, while others leave it to the discretion of the team member to be in the office as needed, usually for key meetings or events. So, I’m calling B.S.