01:00 – Introducing today’s topic, Leading High Performance Cohesive Teams
03:50 – How the size of the team impacts its cohesive state
05:31 – Michael speaks to a leadership retreat he recently attended
06:26 – The importance of being present
09:40 – John Maxwell’s Five Levels of Leadership
10:46 – Hiring the right people
11:33 – Turning the hockey match into the ballet
13:42 – How a CEO can develop a highly functional and cohesive team
16:18 – Tools for developing emotional intelligence
18:05 – The cultural norm of interruption
19:19 – Six key points for leading high performing cohesive teams

TWEETABLE QUOTES

“There’s power, there’s influence, and there’s authority. Those are the three things that you have as a leader.” (09:15)

“It’s people, product and processes. Those are the three ‘P’s.” (11:16)

“Our job as leaders is to articulate the vision so that it is crystal clear, make sure that everybody in the company understands the core values and the purpose of the company – the vision of it, where are we headed – and continually reinforce that through time with everybody.” (12:49)

“Conflict is nothing more than the pursuit of truth if you have a trusting relationship.” (20:58)

RESOURCE LINKS

Michael’s LinkedIn

Michael’s Website

Jim Collins Website

BOOKS MENTIONED

Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Field Guide for Leaders, Managers, and Facilitators