Welcome back to another episode of the Quick Connect Podcast. Listen in as we discuss how humble leaders can command authority without seeming egotistical or domineering. Get ready for an insightful discussion that should reshape how you perceive leadership in today's world. 

In this special 8th episode of Quick Connect, host Tim Rodgers taps into the spirit of the 4th of July, connecting the dots between the founding leaders of the nation and today's need for impactful leadership. We also delve into a discussion about how each of us can become more influential leaders in our own unique capacities. Brace yourself for an enlightening conversation with a special guest, a renowned figure noted for their transformational leadership. Get ready to illuminate your mind, challenge your perceptions, and ignite your leadership potential in this insightful, festive edition of Quick Connect! 

Join Tim Rodgers, starting off the 2023 Quick Connect journey with Elisabeth Nash, discussing Keeping Your Team Inspired. In this episode, you will hear about their experiences as leaders and the methods that they’ve used to learn their teams and how they keep them engaged. 

Join SCI Direct's Senior VP of Services, Tim Rodgers, and special guest CEO of SCI Direct, Tim Nicholson, for the last episode of the year and the last of our three-part series discussing #Accountability and #Results. #QuickConnect #Podcast #results #Leadership 

This is episode two of our three part series that will cover how to prevent the 5 common dysfunctions within a team and how to increase productivity. As I am sure you remember, in our first episode, we discussed building trust through vulnerability. Once trust is established, our focus should shift to managing conflict effectively and establishing commitment with our teams.

The five disfunctions of a team are:

ABSENCE OF TRUST

This occurs when team members are reluctant to

be vulnerable with one another and are unwilling

to admit their mistakes, weaknesses or needs for

help. Without a certain comfort level among team

members, a foundation of trust is impossible.

FEAR OF CONFLICT

Teams that are lacking on trust are incapable of

engaging in unfiltered, passionate debate about key

issues, causing situations where team conflict can

easily turn into veiled discussions and back channel

comments. In a work setting where team members

do not openly air their opinions, inferior decisions

are the result.

LACK OF COMMITMENT

Without conflict, it is difficult for team members

to commit to decisions, creating an environment

where ambiguity prevails. Lack of direction and

commitment can make employees, particularly star

employees, disgruntled.

AVOIDANCE OF ACCOUNTABILITY

When teams don’t commit to a clear plan of action,

even the most focused and driven individuals

hesitate to call their peers on actions and behaviors

that may seem counterproductive to the overall

good of the team.

INATTENTION TO RESULTS

Team members naturally tend to put their own needs

(ego, career development, recognition, etc.) ahead

of the collective goals of the team when individuals

aren’t held accountable. If a team has lost sight of the

need for achievement, the business ultimately suffers.

This episode will offer some new and exciting effects, so don’t miss it! Join Tim Rodgers, SCI Direct Senior Vice President of Services, as he talks with special guest Laurie Elliott, Regional Services Director, about building vulnerability-based trust within a team. This important discussion lays the foundation for the next two episodes.

Join Tim Rodgers, SCI Direct Senior Vice President of Services, as he talks with special guests Felicia Gainey, Tisha DeGourville, and Tiffany Cura, about their tips for leaders to empower and develop their teams… as well as themselves!

On episode 2 of Quick Connect, we tackle work life balance and self care. Join us for a candid conversation featuring special guest- Natisha DeGourville, Regional Manager-SCI Direct. 

Quick Connect - A direct approach to leadership and development.

Quick Connect - A direct approach to leadership and development.

Episode 1 - Diversity and Inclusion with special guest Juana Molina, VP of Finance at SCI Direct.