This week’s guest is making a repeat appearance (or should I say, “three-peat” appearance?). It’s been a while since his last visit, but I can say it is definitely worth the wait.
His name is David Burkus. We previously chatted with David about his books Friend of a Friend and Under New Management.
His new book is called Best Team Ever! The Surprising Science of High-Performing Teams.
Talent, David says, doesn’t make the team—the team makes the talent. But why are some teams more motivated, innovative, and successful than others? Why do some groups of talented people fall short against lesser teams? And how do you go about building a high-performing team?
David understands that to build the best team, you must first shape the habits and practices that bring out the best in each member. Best Team Ever reveals what some of the world’s most effective teams do, and shows you how you can do the same.
Banish the frustration of having a team of talented people who can’t perform optimally. Discover how to develop a clear, concise understanding of how your team’s culture affects its performance. Follow this simple, practical blueprint to cultivate a Best Team Ever environment and set your team on a path to success.
I hope you’ll click the play button below to learn more about David and his work. For a summary, just keep scrolling.
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In today’s episode, I ask David:
- Common Understanding, Psychological Safety, and what he calls Prosocial Purpose
- How building empathy on a team allows members to raise their level of collective intelligence
- The idea that trust is more about reciprocity than it is earned or given
- And lots more!
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David in Action
Books (and Authors) David Recommends
The works of Roger L. Martin
Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull
American Icon: Alan Mulally and the Fight to Save Ford Motor Company by Bryce G. Hoffman
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