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Speaker 1: This is the Seven Minute Leadership Podcast with your host
Speaker 1: Paul Fellovaledo.
Speaker 2: Hello everyone, and welcome to the Seven Minute Leadership Podcast.
Speaker 2: It's episode two forty four. Today we're diving into one
Speaker 2: of the most critical aspects of leadership at the highest level,
Speaker 2: and that's building a high performance executive team. As a
Speaker 2: CEO or top executive, you are only as strong as
Speaker 2: the team around you. The most successful organizations don't rely
Speaker 2: on one person. They thrive because of a leadership team
Speaker 2: that works together, challenges each other, and drives the results.
Speaker 2: But building that team doesn't happen by accident. It takes strategy, intention,
Speaker 2: and the willingness to make tough decisions. So today we're
Speaker 2: going to bring break down what it takes to create
Speaker 2: a leadership team that operates at the highest level. A
Speaker 2: well aligned executive team does more than just managed departments.
Speaker 2: They drive company wide vision, execution, and culture. When the
Speaker 2: executive team is weak, you see misalignment, poor communication, installed progress.
Speaker 2: When its strong, decisions happen faster, challenges are solved efficiently,
Speaker 2: and teams across the companies stay engaged and motivated, and
Speaker 2: many CEOs make the mistake of filling their executive team
Speaker 2: with the most experienced or highest performing individuals without considering
Speaker 2: how they work together as a unit, and that's where
Speaker 2: problems begin. You have to hire for team chemistry, not
Speaker 2: just individual talent. The best executive teams are collaborative, not competitive.
Speaker 2: Too often companies hire brilliant individuals who struggle to work together.
Speaker 2: When building your team, focus on how potential executives fit
Speaker 2: within the group dynamic, not just their resume, and then
Speaker 2: you have to establish clear roles and accountability. A common
Speaker 2: mistake at the executive level is role confusion, where responsibilities
Speaker 2: overlap and accountability is unclear. A high functioning team has
Speaker 2: well defined roles, clear decision making authority, and structured accountability.
Speaker 2: Everyone should know what they own and how it connects
Speaker 2: to the larger vision, and then encourage constructive conflict. Great
Speaker 2: executive teams don't agree on everything. In fact, healthy conflict
Speaker 2: is essential for innovation and strong decision making. The key
Speaker 2: is creating an environment where challenges are encouraged, but egos
Speaker 2: don't get in the way. Leaders should be able to
Speaker 2: challenge each other without it turning personal. In next, prioritize
Speaker 2: communication and alignment. A fragmented executive team leads to a
Speaker 2: fragmented organization. Regular check ins, strategic meetings, and transparent discussion
Speaker 2: keep everyone aligned. The best executive teams operate with one voice.
Speaker 2: Even if debates happen behind closed doors, the team still
Speaker 2: presents a unified front to the company. And of course,
Speaker 2: you have to continuously develop leadership skills. Just because someone
Speaker 2: is at the executive level doesn't mean their leadership development
Speaker 2: should stop. The best companies invest in coaching, training, and
Speaker 2: mentorship at the highest levels. A strong team is always learning, adapting,
Speaker 2: and improving. Your executive team is the engine that drives
Speaker 2: your company forward, and just like a well tuned engine,
Speaker 2: it needs frequent attention areas like alignment, efficiency, and strong
Speaker 2: communications so that it operates at peak performance. When your
Speaker 2: leadership team is in sync, your entire organization benefits. Decisions
Speaker 2: are made faster, execution is sharper in workplace culture improves.
Speaker 2: So here's a challenge for you this week. Take a
Speaker 2: step back and assess your executive team. Ask yourself about alignment.
Speaker 2: Is everyone moving in the same direction or are there
Speaker 2: competing priorities to create friction and then accountability. Do team
Speaker 2: members hold themselves in each other responsible for results or
Speaker 2: do gaps in ownership slow progress? And what about chemistry?
Speaker 2: Is their mutual trust and respect or are personal dynamics
Speaker 2: and silos affecting collaborations? Now, identify one specific area where
Speaker 2: your leadership team can improve. Maybe it's streamlining decision making,
Speaker 2: strengthening communication, or fostering a culture of accountability. Once you
Speaker 2: pinpoint the challenge, take a deliberate action to address it
Speaker 2: this week, whether it's having a tough conversation, clarifying expectations,
Speaker 2: or implementing a new process. Strong leadership teams don't just happen.
Speaker 2: They're built with intention, and if you invest in yours,
Speaker 2: the entire organization will feel the impact. So a high
Speaker 2: performance executive team is the backbone of any successful organization,
Speaker 2: and when aligned, accountable, and collaborative, they drive vision, execution,
Speaker 2: and culture at the highest level. Leadership isn't just about
Speaker 2: individual talent. It's about how well a team works together
Speaker 2: to make tough decisions, challenge each other, and lead with
Speaker 2: a unified voice. This week, take the time to assess
Speaker 2: your executive team and identify one area for improvement. The
Speaker 2: strongest leadership teams aren't built by chance. They're developed with purpose.
Speaker 2: This has been the seven minute Leadership Podcast, and I
Speaker 2: thank you for listening.
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