The chemistry of connection

 

Aren’t successful work teams created through the pursuit and acquisition of top talent?

Rarely.

Often, chemistry outperforms talent.

In sports, it’s called an upset. And it’s cool to watch.

The chemistry of connection doesn’t happen on its own.

It demands your time, energy, and attention.

So where do you start when all those things are in short supply?

Here are three attainable actions you can take to transform a group of individual performers into a high-functioning team:

  1. Put your purpose into words. Identify and articulate why your group exists within your organization.

  2. Help each person recognize and embrace their strengths. What are they uniquely best at and how do they impact the purpose?

  3. Connect on a deeper level than “work stuff”. Move from knowing about, to really knowing your team.

Invest whatever time, energy, and attention you’ve got to yield more than what you started with.

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1 minute readRich SchlentzIntentionalComment