Elevate with Robert Glazer Elevate Classics: Keith Ferrazzi On Why You Should Never Lead Alone
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Apr 24, 2025 
Keith Ferrazzi, Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and bestselling author, delves into the evolving concept of leadership. He advocates for 'teamship' over traditional leadership, emphasizing collective success. They explore strategies for enhancing collaboration and psychological safety within teams, critiquing conventional video conferencing methods. Ferrazzi discusses the importance of relationships in professional growth, as well as the transformative power of peer feedback. Personal anecdotes highlight how teamwork fosters belonging and fulfillment, making it superior to isolated efforts.
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Never Lead Alone Concept
- Great teams hold each other accountable and give each other feedback, not just rely on the leader to do so.
- The concept of "Never Lead Alone" emphasizes shared leadership within teams for high performance.
Startups Excel at Teamship
- Startups and young founders often reach high-performing teams because they lack bad habits and focus on winning together.
- Older organizations tend to be more siloed and less focused on collective success.
Use Stress Testing to Improve Teams
- Transform report-outs into stress tests where team members challenge, give ideas, and offer help.
- This practice increases engagement, honesty, and radically improves team culture.
