Team culture doesn’t come from posters or policies. It comes from the habits we repeat every day.

This episode dives into Team Habits by Charlie Gilkey, a book that shows how small adjustments to the way people work together can transform energy, belonging and overall impact.

Joining Rachel Johnson are Matt Renshaw and Claire Harley, who bring real stories from school life to the table. They unpack why team culture isn’t shaped by big initiatives but by the repeated rhythms we often barely notice: how meetings run, how communication flows, how expectations are shared and how people signal their availability.

This episode is full of “oh, that’s us” moments and simple changes that can reduce friction almost immediately. If you’re a leader eager to strengthen collaboration, boost morale or create a calmer, more purposeful environment, this conversation offers practical, realistic starting points.

From "rocket practice" frameworks that out into practice communicating effectively, to DRIP (decision, recommendation, intention or plan), there are so many golden nuggets that you can try out in your team meetings. Tune in today!

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⁠⁠ Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them⁠⁠

⁠⁠Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them⁠⁠

⁠⁠ Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead⁠⁠

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