49- Characteristics of High Functioning Teams

Thinking That Matters with Elizabeth Mahusay

What Are The Key Characteristics of A High-Functioning Team?

Are you striving to create a team that not only meets but exceeds expectations? Do you wonder what it takes to cultivate a group where every member thrives and contributes to the collective success?

In our latest podcast episode, we dive deep into the heart of what makes teams function at their highest level.

Join me as I share insights from my journey through various team experiences—from high school bands to leading dance teams, and from academic study groups to professional sales teams. With each story, I reveal the fundamental characteristics that are the backbone of high-functioning teams.

In this episode, you'll discover:

- The importance of common goals and how to ensure every team member not only knows but understands and is dedicated to these objectives.

- The role of a strong, motivating, complementary leader who isn't afraid to have hard conversations and lead by example.

- The significance of clearly defined roles, trust, and reliance within the team.

- The art of delegation and mutual respect, which together create a synergy that propels the team forward.

- The necessity of training, so that no single absence can derail the team's progress.

- The power of listening, accepting, compromising, and each member taking responsibility for their actions.

- The joy of cheering each other on and ensuring no single member is the focal point of the team.

- The ability to adapt and change strategies in the face of obstacles, and the importance of feedback, follow-up, and follow-through.

Tune in now to learn how to be the best team member you can be and to foster an environment where high-functioning teams flourish. Remember, when we cultivate thinking that matters, we cultivate lives that matter—and teams that make a real difference.

Ready to transform your team? Listen to the episode now and join the conversation!

Know more about Elizabeth:

Elizabeth grew up a self-starter who as a young woman prided herself on her independence and self-sufficiency. She found herself challenged to develop deep and meaningful relationships because of her prideful “know-it-all” approach to life and work. She projected that she was perfect yet struggled to deal with failure, thoughts of insecurity, and the feeling of inadequacy. Through her study of the Bible, time as an entrepreneur, and the accountability of some great mentors Elizabeth, is a transformed woman. Today, she passionately invests her time helping others transform their thinking.

Elizabeth is author of the recently published Transform My Thinking, God study on the book of Philippians. She has published over 170 YouTube videos and hundreds of Facebook Live videos ranging from topics of business building, daily encouragement/motivation, inspiration, marriage, and Bible exposition.

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