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Desiree Petrich breaks down Patrick Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team into a simple, relatable guide for new managers. Learn how to build trust, handle conflict, and strengthen team dynamics that actually drive results.
Show Notes
Last week we talked about what to do when you realize you hate your job—and how personal growth can reignite your purpose.
This week, Desiree dives into one of the most transformational leadership books for teams: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni. She’s breaking down this bestselling framework in plain language, so you can skip the theory and start building a stronger, more cohesive team right now.
In this episode, Desiree explains the five key behaviors of a healthy, high-performing team—trust, productive conflict, commitment, accountability, and results—and how each layer builds on the next. You’ll learn what a lack of trust actually looks like, how to turn conflict into collaboration, and why holding each other accountable doesn’t have to feel uncomfortable.
If you’ve ever struggled with team tension, unclear expectations, or feeling like your meetings never go anywhere, this episode is for you.
What You’ll Learn
• How to build vulnerability-based trust that strengthens your team’s connection
• The difference between destructive conflict and healthy debate
• Why commitment and clarity prevent confusion and frustration
• How to hold employees accountable without micromanaging
• What strong team results look like—and how to get there faster
Key Takeaways
• Trust fuels everything. Teams that trust each other can engage in honest, productive conversations.
• Conflict is healthy. It’s about ideas, not people—and it leads to better decisions.
• Commitment builds clarity. People support what they help create.
• Accountability creates results. When expectations are clear, high performance follows.
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