Episode 89: Same Page or Same Blind Spot: Why Team Composition Matters More Than You Think
Episode 89
Same Page or Same Blind Spot: Why Team Composition Matters More Than You Think
Episode Summary
Most leaders never consciously decide what kind of team they’re building — they hire for comfort, add people as needed, and end up with a composition that’s either working for them or costing them. Homogeneous teams move fast and feel easy, but shared blind spots and unchallenged decisions can quietly undermine results. Heterogeneous teams are harder to lead — and when led well, they make better decisions.
Key Points:
Most teams aren’t designed — they accumulate — and without awareness of that, leaders end up with a composition that creates blind spots they can’t see.
Homogeneous teams feel efficient and easy, but the absence of conflict is often comfort in disguise, not alignment.
Knowing whether you lead a homogeneous or heterogeneous team changes what you need to do as a leader — and there are simple ways to figure out which one you have.
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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.
