HR Unplugged Real Talk with Ken & Co. – EP09 "Ideal Team Players: What to Do When They’re Not Quite There (Yet)" 💼🧠

Ken’s back on the mic solo this week (yes, again — but just for today 😉) to take a deeper dive into one of his favorite topics: what happens when your team members are almost ideal… but not quite?

Inspired by Patrick Lencioni’s The Ideal Team Player, this episode breaks down the real-life personas we see at work — the lovable slacker, the accidental mess-maker, the skillful politician — and offers real, honest guidance on how to coach, redirect, and, when necessary, confront with clarity and care. 💬

💡 What you’ll hear:

• The three essential traits of an ideal team player: Humble, Hungry & Smart
• What to do when a teammate lacks just one (or two)
• How to coach the “gruff but good” and the “friendly but flaky”
• Why setting clear expectations and feedback matters more than ever
• A practical framework for navigating real behavioral change (PCPAM 🧩)

👉 Whether you're an HR leader, people manager, or teammate trying to create better culture — this one’s for you.

📥 Got thoughts or questions? Drop a comment or email Ken at [email protected]. 👍 Like, 💬 comment, and 🔔 subscribe — and don’t miss next week’s episode on managing remote work like a pro.

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