Senior leaders have a keen eye for what’s happening around them. On a large scale, they watch markets and world events closely. What many leaders fail to notice is what’s going on inside of themselves. This is a costly oversight. There is a straight line from the inner life of a leader to the actions they take, the relationships they build, and the impact they create. You can’t understand what’s going wrong around you if you don’t understand what’s going on inside you. Erica

Patrick masterfully conveys the message of his book in this Ted Talk from 2013. The 5 Dysfunctions of teams he walks us through are 1. Absence of Trust 2. Fear of Conflict 3. Lack of Commitment 4. Avoidance of Accountability 4. Inattention to Results