Patrick Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team is one of the most popular leadership models today. Its simplicity and storytelling make it appealing, yet it misses how real teams grow. This article explores why the model falls short and introduces a more human, sustainable alternative: the Living Cycle of Team Effectiveness, built around Safety, Dialogue, Clarity, Accountability, and Learning to create lasting team performance.
Most teams don’t fail for lack of effort but for lack of clarity. The Clarity Canvas helps you move from vague expectations to shared commitments, turning accountability into partnership. Learn how to create clarity without control and build a team that knows what “good” looks like.
Self-expression is how we bring our inner world into the outer one. In the EQ-i model, it includes emotional expression, assertiveness, and independence. Together, these skills shape how we share feelings, state needs, and act with confidence.
Assertiveness sits between silence and aggression. It is the practice of voicing your needs with clarity while respecting others. This article explores why assertiveness matters for resilience, decisions, and relationships and introduces eight practices to help you build confidence, set boundaries, and engage in honest dialogue
Setting boundaries is not about control but clarity. Learn how to use boundary mapping to create shared agreements that build trust and improve performance.
Grumbling is part of organisational life, but when it becomes the culture, energy drains away. This article explores five research-based pathways leaders can use to shift teams from complaint to contribution, rekindling agency, pride and possibility.
Emotional expression helps us connect, decide, and lead with clarity, yet many find it difficult. Discover why it matters and how to voice feelings with confidence and authenticity.
Learn how to answer tough questions under pressure with clarity and confidence. A simple five-step approach to stay calm, connect, and lead.
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Link to some nice visual templates on storytelling
Link to Steve Whitla and team’s blog
