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The Business Bookmark - Leadership Mastery for CEOs, Founders and Managers
The Leader’s Guide to Great Teams: Insights from The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
In this episode of The Business Bookmark, hosts Howard Montagu and Harjit Chana delve into Patrick Lencioni's influential book, 'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.' They discuss key insights into diagnosing and resolving common issues that hinder team performance. The show covers the five main dysfunctions: absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results. Real-world examples, personal experiences, and actionable tips are shared to help leaders foster better team dynamics.
00:00 Introduction
00:41 Overview of 'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team'
01:54 Deep Dive into Team Dynamics
02:42 Dysfunction one: Absence of Trust - The Foundation of Dysfunction
05:12 Building Trust Through Vulnerability
07:29 The Importance of Offsite Meetings
11:21 Personality Profiling in Teams
12:23 Real-Life Examples of Trust Issues
14:58 Dysfunction Two: Fear of Conflict
21:43 Implementing a Culture of Positive Conflict
24:10 Dysfunction Three: Lack of Commitment
27:02 Ensuring Commitment in Teams
27:23 Dysfunction Four: Avoidance of Accountability
29:10 Building a Culture of Accountability
30:57 Dysfunction Five: Inattention to Results
38:52 Real-World Examples and Final Thoughts
40:51 Wrapping Up and Listener Challenge
