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Resharing this thought-provoking article by Thomas Keil and Marianna Zangrillo from Harvard Business Review: Why Leadership Teams Fail. The article delves into the common patterns of dysfunction within leadership teams and offers valuable insights on how to address them. One quote that resonated with me: "Leadership teams often fail not because they lack expertise but because they lack the ability to function as a cohesive unit." This is a powerful reminder that strong leadership is about more than individual skills—it’s about fostering collaboration, managing conflict, and maintaining alignment on goals. The article outlines three common patterns of dysfunction—shark tanks, petting zoos, and mediocracies—each representing a different challenge to team cohesion and success. Whether it’s unchecked competition, excessive conflict avoidance, or complacency, these issues can have a profound impact on an organization’s ability to execute strategy and foster innovation. Have you experienced these dynamics within a leadership team? What strategies have you found effective in overcoming these challenges? #Leadership #Teamwork #OrganizationalSuccess #HBR #Collaboration #LeadershipDevelopment

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What happens when you get a group of diverse nonprofit leaders together in a room to talk about building their internal leadership pathways? Jodi Akst, ACC, CPCC and I are about to find out! People matter. We love collaborating with mission-driven organizations to get intentional about how their talent strategy develops their emerging and future leaders. https://lnkd.in/eSm5pkY5 #leadwell #leadershipdevelopment #talentstrategy

One constant factor I’ve noted in all successful work situations is TRUST - between CEOs & Boards, between staff & donors, within senior leadership teams. Although many already follow some of the suggestions in this article, I was struck by the rarity in practice of the first suggestion - and how excellent it would be if all teams started a project/task this way. #hbr #effectiveleadership https://lnkd.in/gJGKj5Zv

Trust is essential. It has to exist between a person and her manager AND a person and her teammates. It’s AND, not OR (but glad we have research proving it). https://zurl.co/i0Z0 #corporateinnovation #leadership #InnovationABC #intrapreneurship

So you want to be a CEO? TLDR: Try showing humanity while enforcing accountability and urging speed yet practicing patience. I enjoyed this short video because it reflects the complex nature of modern leadership challenges, amplified by societal expectations and changing workplace dynamics. Being a CEO is a balancing act that demands simplifying complexity, embracing accountability, and prioritizing listening.

This morning, I had the privilege of engaging in a deeply enriching conversation with Jonathan Belek, fellow business leader. Jonathan generously gave me a new book post our meeting, further enriching our exchange. At the core of every thriving business, lies a commitment to fostering an environment where people feel valued, supported, and empowered. It's clear that our progress hinges not just on the strategies we deploy, but on the strength of the communities we build within our organizations. #businessleadership #employeewellbeing #collaboration #innovation #leadwithempathy #leadwithkindness

Arlene is a wealth of knowledge.

Just finished the course “Adapting Leadership to Behavioral Styles” by Madecraft and Eric Zackrison! This one was great . I would suggest it to every manager !Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eq5_c7Vx #adaptiveleadership.

Don't let your team get stuck in neutral. 🔥Use this guide to move your team forward and drive innovation. 📚 Read the guide: https://lnkd.in/eEE9BgA5 #TeamLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment