Episode notes
This episode builds on Brett’s blog post about leadership’s tough lessons from 2024’s failures. We’re adding our thoughts to the article and putting our “lessons learned” spin on things. We discuss what went wrong in 2024 and how leaders can turn failure into growth. We also preview our upcoming free Teamangle webinar on January 23, share this week’s Teamangle articles, and dive into actionable ways to make 2025 your team’s best year yet.
The Review
This week, we reflect on failure stories and the key lessons they offer, inspired by Brett’s blog post, Turning 2024’s business failures into lessons learned. Key takeaways include:
- The Fine Line Between Bold and Confusing: What teams can do to balance boldness with clarity.
- Trust and Testing: We highlight how leaders can rebuild trust and prepare teams for the unexpected.
- Turning Mistakes into Momentum: Learn actionable ways to reframe mistakes into growth opportunities for your team.
We also recap two new Teamangle articles:
- Start strong: defining roles at project kickoff for team alignment
- Why clear role definitions boost productivity
The Ask
Follow us on TikTok for Brett’s snarky leadership tips, which are guaranteed to make you laugh and rethink how you lead your team.
Here's a recent hit:
@sameteampartners Micromanaging isn’t leadership—it’s a trust issue in disguise. 🚨 Want a better team? Stop hovering and start empowering. Let your people work their magic. 🪄 #LeadershipTips #Micromanagement #LeadershipSkills #TrustYourTeam #WorkplaceHumor #LeadershipMatters #EmpoweringLeaders #TeamworkTips #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #SmartLeadership
♬ original sound - Same Team Partners
The Hit List
Brett’s Picks:
- Listening: XO by Elliott Smith
- Reading: Linkedin posts about the YesMadam HR blunder - is it even real?
- Watching: The Penguin
Greg’s Picks:
- Listening: Tony Thriller Chill Beats Co. Presents: A Lofi Christmas Story, Vol. 1
- Watching: Stranger Things
- Watching: Pro Chefs Blind Taste Test Every Instant Ramen
The High Five
This week’s high-five goes to our webinar attendees who helped make it a success! Thanks for your enthusiasm and commitment to building better teams. Join us for a repeat performance on January 23 at noon ET.
