Hi {{ subscriber.first_name }}, Five things I know now about team performance that I wish I knew fifteen years ago: 1) The team’s ability to think strategically When your team’s past performance is not great, you tend to underestimate their ability to come up with new and creative solutions. However, if teams are made up of individuals with diverse skills and experiences and allowed to think outside the box, they can often come up with breakthrough ideas. 2) The team’s willingness to take risks If we are worried about making mistakes, we unconsciously encourage our teams to play it safe. I realized that when teams are given the freedom to experiment and fail, they are more likely to come up with new and innovative solutions. 3) The team’s ability to learn and adapt If you stop supporting your team to learn and adapt, don’t ever expect they will be able to cope with a world that is constantly changing. Breakthrough performance is only possible when teams operate in an environment where learning is the denominator factor. 4) The team’s need for emotional support Our desire to get results is great for performance but often leads us to neglect people’s feelings and emotional needs. Teams need to feel supported and valued to perform at their best. Psychology is a science that must be learned by leaders if they are serious about their people. 5) The team’s collective intelligence We always have preferences in our team. It’s natural. However, we fail to realize that their collective intelligence is greater than the sum of their intelligence. Your job as a team leader is to make sure the team grows as one performance unit and incentivizes people accordingly. Talking about a CEO who really values her people..👇 I've just uploaded it on YouTube my conversation with Lisa Rosenthal, Owner and CEO of Mayvin. Lisa demonstrates what it means to lead authentically and put your people at the center of your business. Watch it here Andrea Petrone Performance & Executive Coach to CEOs, CXOs, and their Teams | Speaker | Facilitator You need more? Here are other ways to get value from what I do: 1) Read my previous newsletters and subscribe here 2) Watch and listen to the "The World Class Leaders Show" podcast and leave a review: 3) Book a free strategy call with me here |