In the world of education and beyond, getting a team or organization to function at a high level is one of the fundamental responsibilities of an engaged leader. Today on the podcast, we are joined by special guest Helen Morgan, the Executive Director of HM Education Consultancy, through which she offers training, coaching, and consultancy support to a variety of clients across the globe. We have an inspiring and eye-opening chat with Helen about the foundations of a high-functioning team and the practical approaches that best serve the building of these kinds of workplaces. Helen highlights the importance of togetherness as well as the unity of the collective, explaining that putting the team ahead of a leader or other individuals is what will best serve everyone's interests in the long term. We also get into some of Helen's thoughts about handling transition through patience and pauses, and why small human touches can make such an impact on how a team works together, and how a professional environment feels. So, to hear all this and a whole more from our great guest, listen in today.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Helen's own definition of a high-functioning team and the emphasis she places on the collective.   
• The benefits of prioritizing togetherness and getting a group to move in the same direction.  
• The important responsibility of a leader in facilitating high-level functioning within a team.
• Why pauses and reflection are so vital, especially during times of transition and change. 
• Balancing urgency, busyness, slowing down, and sustainability. 
• The subtle, long-term actions that can make a big difference to the morale of a team.
• Memories from Helen's first job and how eating together impacted the spirit of the workplace. 
• Helen's standout conversation of the week and what made it so memorable to her!
• Rounding up our own favorite conversations from the last week. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Helen Morgan on LinkedIn

HM Education Consulting

European Mentoring and Coaching Council

James Kerr

Legacy 

John Maxwell

The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player

George Bernard Shaw

The Book of Boba Fett

The Mandalorian

Jonathan Mueller on Twitter

Scott Lindner on Twitter

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