Leaders often get stuck at the starting line when building high-performing teams: Where do you even begin? In this week’s episode of Breaking the Chain, Nathaniel Chapman and Terentia Brown share a simple, yet powerful framework, the ABCs of High-Performing Teams to help leaders move from uncertainty to clarity.
It’s not about teams working hard, but teams that are working smart.
The conversation explores the foundations of what makes teams thrive. It begins with the importance of alignment: why having everyone move in the same direction matters more than simply pushing harder. It then shifts to trust, the adhesive that transforms individuals into a cohesive unit where people feel safe, valued, and accountable to each other. Finally, the discussion highlights continuous coaching and why thoughtful, ongoing feedback is one of the most underrated tools leaders can use to unlock growth.
Nathaniel draws parallels from the world of sports, showing how the discipline, trust, and mindset of championship athletes can be applied in the workplace to strengthen team performance. Great teams don’t happen by accident they’re built with intention. If you’re wondering how to go from leading a group to guiding a high-performing team, the ABCs are your starting point. Tune in to uncover how Aligning with purpose, Building trust, and Coaching continuously can reshape the way your team performs and feels.
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