Episode 31: Building Stronger Teams: 3 Lessons from The Five Behaviours
Episode 31
Building Stronger Teams: 3 Lessons from The Five Behaviours
Episode Summary
What makes a team truly cohesive? Trust is more than a buzzword—it’s the foundation for real teamwork. Healthy conflict leads to better results, and accountability works best when it’s shared by the whole team, not just the leader.
Key Points:
Trust goes beyond competence – True teamwork requires vulnerability-based trust, where team members feel safe admitting mistakes, asking for help, and sharing honest feedback.
Healthy conflict drives better decisions – Productive teams debate ideas openly, challenge each other’s thinking, and address concerns directly rather than avoiding tough conversations.
Accountability is a team effort – When team members hold each other accountable—not just the leader—performance improves, deadlines are met, and collaboration strengthens.
Resources
Blog Posts:
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team (book review)
The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive Team
Related Episodes
Trust, Technique, and Teamwork: Coaching for Success Without Yelling
Leadership and Life Bookshelf: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
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About Jacquie:
Jacquie is the founder of Leadership and Life by Kayric Inc, where she blends the best of teaching, leadership, and the occasional The West Wing reference to help non-profits and small business build strong leaders and healthy teams. Utilizing DISC and The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive team, combined with teaching knowledge and experience, Jacquie strives to empower leaders with the skills no one taught them and to create teams who want to work together.
Formerly a junior high teacher (who loves teenagers), Jacquie brings a decade of classroom wisdom, ten years corporate training experience, a growth mindset, and a sprinkle of mild rebellion to her dynamic approach.
In her free time, Jacquie channels her passion for community improvement by volunteering with school councils, serving on non-profit boards, and generally finding ways to make her corner of the world a better place. You can also find her on the side of a soccer pitch, at Remedy Café or in her scrapbook room.
