Technically Leadership TL012: Weighing the Cost of Team Interventions
Apr 24, 2025
Chris Leonard, an expert in team dynamics, shares insights from his 40-day team accelerator program. He delves into the costs of team interventions and how to navigate challenges like hero culture and imposter syndrome. The discussion reveals the importance of patience and effective communication in fostering team cohesion. Leonard emphasizes shifting from individual heroics to team collaboration while highlighting the need for leaders to listen and empower their teams for sustainable success.
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Audio Engineering Taught Collaboration
- Chris Leonard learned elemental collaboration as a touring audio engineer working behind the scenes for stars.
- He dealt with strong personalities and high-stakes daily performances in front of large audiences.
Engineers Need Teamwork Skills
- Engineers often enter the field expecting isolation but face many meetings and communication needs.
- Success depends on building a team that surpasses individual efforts through collaboration.
Office & Barbecue Inspired Insights
- Chris's awareness of intervention costs began after watching awkward scenes in The Office and pitmaster advice.
- He compared premature meeting interventions to losing heat and smoke when opening a barbecue pit unnecessarily.