“As a leader, you’re likely trying to inspire your team to greatness. But what happens when you have just that one person who keeps on dragging everybody down?” opens host Karin Reed. This bonus episode of Speaker Dynamics tackles the real-world challenge of team dynamics, specifically, the challenge of managing team members who disrupt the group’s flow with insights from Lisa Earle McLeod, a global expert on purpose-driven business and bestselling author of “Leading with Noble Purpose.”
Lisa explains the nuanced reasons why some team members may seem out of alignment with the group’s mission. She shares a story about a “compliance guy,” whom she helped to understand his value within the team. Additionally, she addresses the hard truths about when it’s time to part ways with those who detract from the team’s success.
The conversation reveals that the key to uplifting a team lies not only in celebrating each person’s unique contributions but also in the critical yet compassionate act of identifying and addressing the root causes of disengagement. Lisa’s expert advice on distinguishing between those who are simply misunderstood and those who are genuinely toxic is very useful for leaders faced with tough personnel decisions.
Listeners will come away equipped with strategies to inspire unity, the importance of valuing every team member’s role, and the courage to make the hard choices necessary to preserve a positive and productive team environment.
