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Jun 2023
27m 28s

Success Secret #1: Build a High-Performi...

Robyn Jackson
About this episode

We’re continuing the Summer of Success Series this week by sharing some of our best secrets around how to build a high-performing team. First, we’ll cover some of the biggest mistakes leaders make with their teams that keep their teams under-performing and keep the leader pre-occupied with managing their team instead of moving the work forward. Next, we’ll spill 3 specific secrets (along with step-by-step examples) that will help you empower your team to be more efficient, effective, and motivated this coming school year. By the time you’re finished listening, you’ll know exactly how to build a high-performing team #LikeABuilder.

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