Youâve probably heard that hiring the best talent is the key to building a high-performing team. But what if thatâs only half the truth? Thankfully, todayâs guest will reveal what it really takes to build the best team ever.
Todayâs guest is David Burkus. One of the worldâs leading business thinkers, Davidâs forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are changing how companies approach leadership, teamwork, and collaboration.
A skilled researcher and inspiring communicator, David is the bestselling author of five books about business and leadership. His books have won multiple awards and have been translated into dozens of languages. Since 2017, David has been ranked multiple times as one of the worldâs top business thought leaders.
In this episode, David shares why the best teams arenât necessarily the most talentedâtheyâre the ones with the strongest culture. He breaks down three key elements that make teams thrive, including the incredible story of Alan Mulallyâs turnaround at Ford Motor Company.
Plus, in the extended episode available to Podcast+ members, we dive into practical ways to get your team actively involved in cultivating a strong culture.
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Conversation Topics
- (00:00) Introduction
- (01:15) What makes a team the best team ever?
- (03:40) Why the âteamâ makes the talent, not the other way around
- (06:32) The three core elements of high-performing teams
- (10:15) How Alan Mulally saved Ford through cultural change
- (20:10) Culture is not built; itâs cultivated
- (21:13) Steps to start moving your team culture in the right direction
- (26:59) How gratitude and impact statements improve motivation
- (28:09) A great manager David has worked for
- (30:22) Keep up with David
- (33:53) [Extended Episode Only] How team members can actively participate in cultivating a strong culture
- (38:43) [Extended Episode Only] The importance of specificity in team communication
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Keep up with David Burkus
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- Grab a copy of his book Best Team Ever! Here
Free PDF Guides for Manual of Me and Team Charter
David is providing members of Podcast+ with two guides - The Manual of Me and Team Charter which he speaks about in the extended episode.
Originally conceived by Ben Dattner, Manual of Me is a really useful tool for showing people how they can best work with you.
The Team Charter is a living document that will be used to develop shared understanding and expectations about working together as a team moving forward.
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