The Organizational Health Advantage

Discussing the top 10 unproductive meeting behaviors that can hinder productivity and decision-making. Exploring the importance of honesty in leadership, using micro language for clarity, and addressing behaviors through coaching and accountability to improve meeting outcomes.

Keith & James explore the simple team technique of 'Fist-to-Five' as an accelerator of debate and a driver of commitment. Learn how the 'Fist to Five' tool can help facilitate open discussion, gather feedback, and accelerate the decision-making process. Discover how the tool promotes collaboration, saves time, and ensures everyone's voice is heard. Explore a situation where passionate debate turned unproductive and learn how the 'Fist to Five' method was used to gather opinions and ask for commitment after a decision was made.

The hosts discuss their recent work with a client on working genius. The working genius concept resonated with clients and was incorporated into team reviews. They discuss the ideation phase of the working genius and the importance of problem-solving process. They highlight the impact and usefulness of the Working Genius tool.

Chris McGee, host of the Los Angeles Lakers Pre & Post Game Show, discusses the qualities of great coaches and teammates, the power of teamwork, the importance of personal connection, and funny stories behind nicknames.

In this episode, Paul Stansik, a Partner at Private Equity firm Parker Gale, discusses the impact of Organizational Health on business results. Topics include developing winning Go-To-Market strategies, the role of the CEO, the importance of Disciplines 3 and 4, and the significance of trust, cohesion, and communication within senior teams. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of owning and building a healthy organization.

The podcast explores the benefits of creating team norms, the difference between norms and core values, and the importance of adaptable norms. It discusses the low scores on calling out negative behaviors, shares examples of team norms, and emphasizes clear communication. The chapter highlights the 'above the line' and 'below the line' norms and addresses weaknesses using team norms. The podcast also provides practical approaches for implementing team norms and suggests developing norms tailored to team challenges.

Explore the challenge of cross-functional alignment within organizations. Learn about the importance of leaders being aligned for effective work. Discover insights from a volleyball team's experience with unconventional lineup strategies. Understand the impact of lack of accountability and misalignment among departments. Find out how to overcome cross-functional misalignment and foster cohesion through exercises and giving each other the benefit of the doubt.

Rick Van Arnam, Table Group Principal Consultant, shares his practical approaches for transforming organizations, including connecting with people, using peer-pressure, and equipping champions. They discuss the evolution of a company, the importance of building rapport and trust with team members, the evolution of team size, and the role of leaders in prioritizing organizational health.

Reaping the full benefits of Org Health requires executive leaders (and their exec teams) to gain a mastery of its frameworks, but many get stuck well before this is achieved. James and Keith describe how to get unstuck and discuss the journey of transformation that is essential for a true mastery of Organizational Health.

How can leaders bring their whole team along with them to a mastery of organizational health? The most effective way is to identify and leverage their Org Health Champions. In this episode, James and Keith break down the characteristics of an Org Health Champion and discuss how leaders can challenge these individuals to unite the entire team around this work.