The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers Pods TL012: Weighing the Cost of Team Interventions
Apr 24, 2025
Chris Leonard, a team interventions expert and creator of a 40-day accelerator program, shares insights on enhancing team dynamics. He discusses the costs of team interventions, emphasizing the dangers of hero culture and the importance of collaboration. The conversation delves into leadership anxiety and imposter syndrome, particularly among startup founders. Leonard highlights effective communication strategies, the role of intervention in fostering growth, and how his program can help teams regain sustainable performance.
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Audio Engineer Lessons
- Chris Leonard started as a touring audio engineer, learning collaboration under high pressure.
- Working with strong personalities in music taught him lessons applicable to engineering teams.
Need for Communication in Engineering
- Many engineers enter the field expecting to work alone but must engage heavily in communication.
- Building a high-performing team requires substantial time interacting and syncing consistently.
DEI Training Cringe Moment
- Watching The Office's awkward DEI training scene made Chris feel physical discomfort watching failed team communication.
- He realized the pain of watching teams struggle in meetings without anyone intervening constructively.