Friction to Flow

Growth Happens in Great Company

Practical tips for peak performance without burnout

"Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you." 

Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you.

Amy Poehler
Comedian & Actress 

Comfortable teams create mediocre results. You need people who see your blind spots, question your assumptions, and push you to be better. Discomfort is the price of growth.

One thing you could do this week to reduce friction and increase flow:

One thing you could do this week to reduce friction and increase flow:

  • Individual’s Tip: Ask someone who thinks differently than you for their perspective. Don’t defend, just listen and learn.
  • Team Leader Tip: Deliberately add diverse voices to your team. Same thinking gets same results. Different perspectives spark innovation.
  • Executive Leader: Create “challenge committees” from different departments to stress-test big decisions. Diverse eyes spot blind spots. 
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