The Thoughtful Leader Podcast

What really makes a team high-performing? In this episode, I take a look at recent research, including findings from McKinsey and Google’s Project Aristotle - to unpack what separates great teams from average ones. You'll learn: The 5 key factors that define high-performing teams How psychological safety influences performance What you can do as a leader to create the right conditions You don’t need everything to be perfect to lead a strong team. You just need to focus on the right things. Resources: 1:1 Coaching: Work with me McKinsey article on high-performing teams – Article link. Google’s Project Aristotle – https://rework.withgoogle.com/en/guides/understanding-team-effectiveness Tuckman’s team development model: The 5 Stages of Team Development.