In this conversation, we dive deep with Vijay Pendakur on what makes high-performing teams truly excel. We unpack the role of trust, belonging, and connection, emphasizing why resilience and non-cognitive factors matter more than traditional metrics. Pendakur shows us how leadership models must evolve, focusing on skills and strengths to drive innovation and lasting success.

In this episode, we look at high-performing teams, trust, leadership models, performance measurement, diversity, and non-cognitive factors. Vijay shares his expertise on aligning leadership with individual strengths while navigating constant disruption, driving teams to perform at their peak.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:00 The Importance of Trust, Belonging, and Connection

06:08 The Paradigm Shift in Performance Measurement

09:07 The Business Case for High-Performing Teams

11:28 The Impact of Diversity on Innovation

14:25 Fostering Non-Cognitive Performance Factors in Organizations

22:18 Aligning Leadership Roles with Individual Strengths

25:01 Transitioning to Leadership Roles

27:19 Navigating Disruption and Ambiguity

29:03 The Value of Internal Talent Identification

Connect with Vijay here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijaypendakur/

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