Patrick Lencioni Quotes
Whether we're talking about leadership, teamwork, or client service, there is no more powerful attribute than the ability to be genuinely honest about one's weaknesses, mistakes, and needs for help.
No quality or characteristic is more important than trust
I coach soccer, and my wife and I are very involved in our kids' lives. Our family is busy with doctor appointments, soccer practice, school, work, travel, vacation... life.
When team members trust each other and know that everyone is capable of admitting when they're wrong, then conflict becomes nothing more than the pursuit of truth or the best possible answer.
Without trust, the most essential element of innovation - conflict - becomes impossible.
Employees who can't trust their leader to be vulnerable are not going to be vulnerable and build trust with one another.
Contrary to popular wisdom, the mark of a great meeting is not how short it is or whether it ends on time. The key is whether it ends with clarity and commitment from participants.
People who don’t like conflict have an amazing ability to avoid it, even when they know it’s theoretically necessary
Ego is the ultimate killer on a team