How to Be Awesome at Your Job 1034: Simple Shifts that Form Exceptional Teams with Keith Ferrazzi
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Feb 20, 2025 
Keith Ferrazzi, an entrepreneur and global expert in high-performing teams, shares insights on elevating team performance through simple shifts. He discusses the importance of establishing a social contract for collaboration and transparency. Team members can enhance communication with fewer meetings and a focus on candor. Applying agile methodology and intentional habits can refine team dynamics and productivity. Ferrazzi also emphasizes the value of gratitude practices in fostering resilience and building strong relationships.
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Low Candor in Teams
- The average team's courage and candor is surprisingly low, hindering open communication and collaboration.
- This mediocrity is prevalent even in top businesses, highlighting a significant area for improvement.
Elf Beauty's Candor
- In meetings at average-performing companies, polite dialogue often masks real issues, with true discussions happening afterward.
- High-performing teams like Elf Beauty prioritize open communication, enabling collaborative problem-solving during meetings.
Stress Test for Candor
- Use the "stress test" practice to increase candor: have team members individually write down challenges, risks, and ideas related to a presented initiative.
- Then, discuss these points in breakout sessions before reconvening for a more transparent conversation.
