Read to Lead Podcast 484: The Surprising Science of High-Performing Teams with David Burkus
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Jul 18, 2023 
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Team Builds Talent, Not Vice Versa
- Talent alone doesn't create team success; the team environment transforms talent into performance.
- Studies suggest 60% of individual results come from team context, not just personal skill.
Three Pillars of Team Culture
- High-performing teams depend on three core elements: common understanding, psychological safety, and pro-social purpose.
- Each element includes two sub-elements that deepen team cohesion and effectiveness.
Build Clarity and Efficient Communication
- Build clarity by defining roles, responsibilities, and deadlines to avoid bottlenecks.
- Encourage bursty communication: focus team interactions on syncing up then allow for deep individual work.