Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast #364: How Do Leaders Drive Team Unity?
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Oct 2, 2025 Explore the power of team unity and its direct impact on performance and productivity. Discover how leaders can define unity through observable behaviors and set shared expectations. Learn the importance of building trust via vulnerability and personal connections. Hear tips on creating a team unity charter to foster communication and conflict resolution. Find out how transparency and direct conversations eliminate gossip, ultimately driving a cohesive and successful team culture.
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Unity Is Alignment, Not Agreement
- Unity means aligning around actions and behaviors, not agreeing on every detail.
- Teams that row in different directions waste energy and underperform.
Private Complaints, Public Unity Claim
- Perry described a leader who complained privately while the team claimed unity publicly.
- He created a unity reflection guide to reset tone and spark change.
Start Unity In One-On-Ones
- Begin unity work in one-on-one conversations and model desired behaviors as a leader.
- Emphasize shared expectations and keep team focus aligned toward common goals.
