The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast Episode 169: 10 Leadership Behaviors That Set Great Teams Apart
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Jul 16, 2025 Discover the secrets behind extraordinary teams with insights from Zenger Folkman's latest research. Learn about ten game-changing behaviors like empowered decision-making and strategic alignment that set high performers apart. Understand how simple pulse-check questions can assess team health. Small changes can lead to significant impacts—practical strategies are shared to promote cooperation, celebrate achievements, and enhance overall team dynamics. Get ready to transform your leadership approach and drive your teams to success!
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Audit And Invest In Resources
- Run a 15-minute resource audit and ask the team what is missing and slowing them down.
- Prioritize one quick-win investment that removes a major daily pain point.
Grow Skills Together
- Start a teachback series where teammates share a mastered skill they can teach others.
- Reward peer-to-peer mentoring and informal coaching moments to build mutual support.
Conflict Resolution Is A Weak Link
- Constructive conflict resolution is both rare and critical; it was the lowest rated behavior in their 360 feedback.
- Avoid letting tension simmer: establish ground rules and recognize people who resolve disagreements productively.