Building a strong team is both possible and remarkably simple. But is painfully difficult.

Leaders must display their humanness. Those under their authority must be empowered & have the courage to engage in honest dialogue.

Members of trusting teams admit weaknesses and mistakes, take risks in offering feedback and assistance, and focus time and energy on important issues, not politics.

Success is not a matter of mastering subtle, sophisticated theory but rather of embracing common sense with uncommon levels of discipline and persistence.

Failing to hold someone accountable is ultimately an act of selfishness.

Experiential team exercises can be valuable tools for enhancing teamwork as long as they are layered upon more fundamental and relevant processes.

The only real payoff for leadership is eternal.