550: The Importance of Having the Right People on Your Team - Ask Denis

What separates a dream team from one destined for disaster? Denis tackles this question as he spotlights the make-or-break importance of having the right team in this episode of Leadership is Changing. From maximizing productivity to fostering innovation, he explores how aligning skills, mindsets and values prevents dream teams from becoming nightmares. Denis challenges leaders worldwide to take a hard look at their talent, disseminating wisdom so you can continuously build a team that takes your organization from strength to strength. Are your people propelling you forward or holding you back? Tune in now as Denis provides thought-provoking insights into assessing, shaping and leading teams poised for greatness.In This Episode:Denis discussed how leaders often say they have the right team but later realize they don't. He stated that having the right team members can propel a company or lead to its downfall.Denis talked about how the right team members understand their roles, execute responsibilities competently, and meet or exceed targets. The host discussed how the right team members contribute to a positive work environment through their alignment with company values. Denis stated that the right team members help drive innovation by questioning the status quo and taking calculated risks. He emphasized the importance of team members bringing knowledge and perspectives to enable effective strategic decision making. Denis noted that the right team members build resilience through adaptability and handling adversity well. Main Takeaways:Continuously evaluate if you have the optimal team and leaders in place.The right team is critical for propelling growth; the wrong team can lead to downfall.Seek team members who are skilled, understand roles, and consistently execute.Align team values and behaviors to foster belonging, collaboration and satisfaction.Enable innovation by encouraging calculated risk-taking and questioning the status quo.Leverage team knowledge and perspectives to make informed strategic decisions.Choose adaptable team members who handle adversity well to build resilience.Quotes:"The right team members can propel a company to new heights, while the wrong ones can lead to its downfall." - Denis Gianoutsos"If you can identify, attract, and retain talent, then that should be your number one priority if you aim for long-term success in your team and organization." - Denis Gianoutsos"Be mindful the next time you hire people into your team. Are they meeting all the criteria?” - Denis Gianoutsos"Everything rises and falls on leadership."  - Denis Gianoutsos“They're [team members] not just somebody who's going to be there to fill a position or take a title." - Denis GianoutsosConnect with Denis: Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.comWebsite: www.LeadingChangePartners.com FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/ Instagram: