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In this episode, I’m taking on one of the biggest misconceptions in the leadership world: the difference between a group and a team. Spoiler alert—if you’re just herding a bunch of people toward the same goal, you might be missing the whole team thing.

I break down how even the all-star 2004 Olympic basketball team couldn’t bring home the gold because they were just that—a group of individuals, not a real team.

So, if you’ve ever wondered why your “dream team” isn’t winning, grab your headphones and tune in.

You might just realize you’re on the wrong side of the court.

Jeff’s Bio

Bios are boring. But you know what’s fun? Poems.
And since poems are so much fun,
I turned my bio into one.

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Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction

[00:33] The Olympic team

[01:28] The difference between a group and a team

[02:02] The purpose of a team at work

[05:02] The team leader’s role

[06:52] Building your team

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