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Team Player: Part 5 - What Do I Lack?
When even one of the three team virtues (humble, hungry, and smart) is missing, dysfunction follows. From the “Accidental Mess-Maker” to the “Lovable Slacker” and “Skillful Politician,” each imbalance brings challenges. The strongest teams are built on trust, initiative, and relational awareness. Are you contributing to or draining your team’s momentum? It starts with self-awareness. Take the Ideal Team Player assessment and reflect on your impact.

Brent Stromwall
May 301 min read
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Ideal Team Player: Part 4 - Smart
In The Ideal Team Player, Patrick Lencioni defines "Smart" as emotional intelligence—understanding interpersonal dynamics, fostering trust, and communicating effectively. Smart team members prioritize relationships, listen actively, and offer constructive feedback. This approach strengthens team collaboration, making it essential for business success. Leaders can model Smart behavior by showing empathy and patience, encouraging open communication and creating a healthier, mor

Brent Stromwall
May 61 min read
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Ideal Team Player: Part 3 - Hungry
Hungry team members drive progress, take ownership, and fuel success. Does your team have the hunger to excel? Let's find out.

Brent Stromwall
Mar 311 min read
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Ideal Team Player: Part 2 - Humble
Humility builds trust, clarity, and accountability in teams, creating a high-performing culture. Learn how it drives success in the blog.

Brent Stromwall
Mar 51 min read
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Ideal Team Player: Part 1
Do you lead with humility, hunger, and emotional intelligence? Discover the key traits that shape successful teams in Lencioni’s framework.

Brent Stromwall
Feb 31 min read
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You Can’t Handle the Shame! Pt 1 - Narcissism
Narcissistic leaders stifle team health by intimidating others and avoiding accountability, damaging team dynamics and morale.

Brent Stromwall
Sep 2, 20241 min read
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Appreciation + Process = Satisfaction
Ever wonder what makes customer service truly outstanding? Well, it's not just luck! Read this blog to find out what it's all about.

Brent Stromwall
May 31, 20241 min read
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Team Health Pt. 5 - Correction and Shame
Healthy correction is relational, where a compassionate individual facilitates the experience of shame in the person.

Brent Stromwall
Mar 3, 20242 min read
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Just Say No!
The phenomenon of Hurry Sickness has become a prevalent behavior pattern in our culture. What is the key to eliminating it? Keep reading.

Brent Stromwall
Jan 27, 20242 min read
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Four Ingredients for Team Health, Pt. 4
Group identity statements are essential for businesses and teams.

Brent Stromwall
Jan 8, 20241 min read
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Four Ingredients for Team Health, Pt. 3
In the realm of leadership, striking a balance between fixing problems and prioritizing relationships is a skill that leaders must daily...

Brent Stromwall
Dec 4, 20231 min read
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Four Ingredients for Team Health, Pt. 2
Compassion in leadership goes beyond mere concern; it involves a deep empathy for the emotions of team members.

Brent Stromwall
Oct 29, 20231 min read
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Four Ingredients for Team Health, Pt. 1
By embracing care, relationships, shared values, and openness to improvement, leaders create a resilient, healthy, performing team.

Brent Stromwall
Oct 1, 20231 min read
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Joy By Design
Part of community requires us to relate and experience joy. That means someone is glad to be with us. We show this through appreciation.

Brent Stromwall
Nov 20, 20222 min read
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Pay Attention
It takes an average of 15 minutes for the brain to reorient after a distraction. The cost of distraction adds up. Here's how to minimize it!

Brent Stromwall
Oct 3, 20223 min read
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The Cost of Winning
Emotional immaturity in a team is toxic for everyone in the room, and the business.

Brent Stromwall
Jan 20, 20224 min read
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RARE Leadership Part 5 - Defining Joy in a Team
What if your employees liked working and being with you so much that they were willing to make sacrifices without incentive? What if they di

Brent Stromwall
Apr 18, 20213 min read
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Protecting Yourself and Others
Over the years I’ve learned that when others talk too much, too long, too loud, or too closely, I can experience negative emotions, or...

Brent Stromwall
Dec 14, 20203 min read
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Too Much. Too Long. Too Loud. Too Close.
Every single environment that we’re in presents the likely chance we will get triggered creating barriers to team health and productivity.

Brent Stromwall
Nov 23, 20203 min read
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RARE Leadership, part 1 - Leadership vs Management
Managers manage things, activities, and tasks to do what is expected of them. ...Leaders lead a person or group of people.

Brent Stromwall
Sep 12, 20203 min read
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