Andy defines leadership and teams in this episode; discusses trust, conflict and alignment; touches on agile principles in leading teams; emphasizes the importance of finding meaning in the work; and offers advice on dealing with "bad apples" and bringing out the best in the teams you lead.
About our Guest:
Speaker, author and executive coach Andy Kaufman has worked with thousands of individuals from hundreds of organization to help them improve their ability to deliver projects and lead teams. He has 25 years of experience in management, technology, team leadership and project management.
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Key Takeaways:
[03:00] Definitions of leadership, from vision to potential
[08:00] The ripple effect of good and bad leadership
[10:00] A team is more than a group of individuals
[11:40] Trust is the foundation, not artificial harmony
[17:45] Team alignment requires understanding the "why"
[20:50] Applying agile principles to team leadership
[26:00] Shared leadership and meaningful work
[31:00] Dealing with "bad apples" on teams
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