Teams aren’t what you think they are. They’re better. And worse.
The Hidden Pattern
“Great vision without great people is irrelevant.” – Jim Collins
Look at your last team meeting. Who spoke? Who stayed silent? Count the moments of real connection versus polite agreement. Your answer reveals more than any performance review.
Beyond the Surface
“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” – Henry Ford
Walk into your team space tomorrow. Notice the energy. Watch how information flows. Are people making eye contact? Do they interrupt each other? The small moments tell the bigger story.
The Uncomfortable Truth
Does your team feel safe enough to say “I don’t know”? To challenge the status quo? To admit mistakes? Your answer predicts success better than any skill assessment.
Think about your best team experience. What made it special? Now, look at your current team. See the gap?
Great teams aren’t built on org charts or talent. They’re built in moments of vulnerability, in the courage to be wrong, and in the willingness to listen when someone says, “What if?”
Your team’s potential isn’t limited by talent. It’s limited by psychological safety, trust, and the small choices made in everyday moments.
Next time you’re with your team, watch closely. The truth about your team’s effectiveness isn’t in their resumes. It’s in their eyes. Their energy. Their willingness to be honest with each other.
