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What makes a cohesive and great team? One of my colleagues asked me this during our half-yearly team event in Munich last week and I've considered the question for a few moments while responding. What came to my mind then were two things, one from Simon Sinek and one from Jocko Willink. Both evolve strongly around the aspect of trust. If you have a team generally you would want always two things: High Performance AND High Trust. As it turns out having those two are mutually influencing but with one distinction. Performance in to absence of trust turns into selfish behaviours and ultimately deteriorates any cohesive team structure and performance. Same goes with mutual support and being respected as a leader. The best leaders create compassion and trust amongst their team members because if people care for each other they go a long long way in supporting peers in all kinds of situations. I'm happy to be part of a team that shows both things continually. Trust and commitment to high performance. Iterating on shared team values and coming together (in a physical location) is from my perspective the best way to create a culture that is focused on those two things. And it also doesn't hurt to make fun a core aspect of events as well. 😎 We are walking this path now since more than 3 years and the 15 people working for bluquist right now (not all on the picture) have created a human potential development system that reaches more and more users and companies as every week goes by. Thanks to every bluquist member for turning our vision more and more into reality. bluquist #team #cohesive #high #performance #trust #human #potential

Hey friends! I just finished reading "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" by Patrick Lencioni, and I'm still reeling from the insights! Have you ever felt like your team is stuck? Like, you're all talented individuals, but together, you're not quite firing on all cylinders? Lencioni gets real about the 5 common pitfalls that hold us back: 1) Trust issues: We're afraid to be vulnerable.2) Conflict avoidance: We sweep issues under the rug.3)Lack of commitment: We're not on the same page. 4)No accountability: We don't own our actions. 5)Me-over-we mentality: Individual goals trump team success. Break free from team dysfunctions! We can overcome fear and distrust, avoidance of tough conversations, broken promises, lack of accountability, and me-over-we mentality. By embracing vulnerability, courageous conversations, keeping our word, lifting each other up, and prioritizing united success, we can transform our teams. It starts with us - being brave enough to be vulnerable, speaking truth, and honoring our commitments. Let's build a culture of empathy, trust, and collective growth.

We run around at break-neck speed to do as much as we can with as little as possible. Lists, Productivity Tools, Meetings, Spreadsheets, 360 Surveys and every other trick is used to hit targets. But, is it enough? When leading a team, will it get the job done? Without answering the core question, it may literally be all for nothing! #contextualthinking #performance #teamperformance #communication

This book is an essential leadership read - will make you rethink how you hire, develop and lead!

If you missed yesterday's Mondays with Michael about the team behaviors that can make a team strong and productive, here is the direct link: https://lnkd.in/eiGVqic3

Have you ever noticed that phenomenon where the bigger your team gets, the slower the work goes? Or have you been in a giant meeting where nothing gets done? This quick video will help you understand why it's so hard to get sh!t done when you're working with a lot of people. The answer is more obvious than you might think, and knowing it will help you make progress. https://lnkd.in/gu27qVYG

Do you raise green flags with your Team? Here are a few great attributes to consider.

🧿 Reflecting on my journey with this incredible team, I am reminded of the iconic Captain Planet and the Planeteers from our childhood.  Just like how each Planeteer brought a unique power to create something extraordinary, every team member brings a distinct skill set that completes our collective mission. In our team, synergy isn’t just a buzzword—the magic happens when diverse talents and perspectives come together. Each person contributes their expertise, passion, and creativity, making us stronger and more innovative. Whether it’s problem-solving, strategic thinking, or creative execution, we complement each other perfectly, much like the elements that form Captain Planet. The true power of our team lies in our collaboration and mutual respect. We celebrate each other’s successes, learn from our challenges, and continuously push the boundaries of what’s possible. Together, we are more than the sum of our parts, driving towards excellence and making a real impact. A special shoutout to Kumar Subramaniam, Bhaskar J., and Akshay Kamath for putting this dream team together. Your vision and leadership have been instrumental in creating this amazing synergy. Here’s to the amazing synergy we build daily and to each team member who enriches this journey. Let’s continue to assemble, innovate, and create magic together! Satyaprakash Mohanty Vishal Lakshmanan Sankar R Sai Vijay KM Shruthi S Menon Shesha Sai Poduru Saisree Gururaghavendran Bharathwaj R Janmenjaya Sahu Janardhanan Narasimhan @Jaganathan @SaiBrindha Sowmya Ganesan (Spl mention to our support system - Dr. Shruti Kamath Shwetha Chandrasekar) #Teamwork #Synergy #HighPerformingTeam #Collaboration #Innovation

So yes, I am going to say it...Being a Cleveland Browns fan is like the ultimate masterclass in perseverance, resilience, and let's be honest...Character Building. After all, when you've stuck with a team that hasn't won a Super Bowl...well, ever...you learn some serious lessons that apply far beyond the stadium. Finding some professional silver linings for Clevelander's this Monday morning: 1) Resilience in the face of adversity - Every time the season starts, HOPE is high. And every time, well...we adjust. Professionally this has taught me how to bounce back, adapt, and improve after each setback. If you can survive losing seasons year after year with your spirit intact, a bad meeting is nothing. 2) Loyalty through thick & thin - Supporting a team with a trophy case full of heartbreaks shows the world your unwavering commitment. You don't jump ship when things get tough...You stay the course because you know building something great takes time (Sometimes a lot of time...) 3) Celebrating small wins - When you support a team that's struggled as much as Cleveland, you learn to celebrate progress...not just perfection. 4) Building a strong team - Decades of "rebuilding" has taught Browns fans that success doesn't come from a superstar alone. Like in any other organization, it's not about having one standout employee but having a dedicated and consistent team that can execute together. If you survived yesterday, you can survive anything the corporate world throws at you today.

Running a successful Wealth Advisory practice is a challenge, but when you get to work alongside such bright and talented people, it makes it that much easier! Thank you, Christy Charise for all the expert insight and solutions you provided the team to elevate the value we deliver to our clients! #ProfessionalDevelopment #NeverStopLearning #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #WealthAdvisory