Getting great results doesn’t start with your goals. It starts with having a healthy, high-performing team.

At the Leadership Effectiveness Group, we consistently see highly capable executive teams struggle with internal friction, unclear communication, and low accountability. Overcoming these dysfunctions requires intentional leadership—which is why the choices you make every day are so vital.

Whether you are a CEO or a team leader, your effectiveness is defined bythese six critical areas:

1. Who You Hire: Building a cohesive team starts here. “One wrong hire drains the team.” Protect your culture by bringing in humble, hungry, and smart team players who align with your core values.
2. Who You Fire: Tolerance for toxic behavior destroys trust. “Every day you wait, your best people wonder why.” Meaningful accountability is an act of care for your high performers.
3. What You Tolerate: “Culture isn’t built by words. It’s built by what you allow.” To overcome dysfunction, you must engage in healthy debate and hold each other accountable to high standards.
4. What You Say No To: Aligned strategy requires focused execution. “Strategy… is mostly what you choose not to do.” Are your leaders 100% aligned on the most important company-wide priorities?
5. Where You Spend Your Time: Your calendar reveals if you are truly invested in your team’s effectiveness. Time spent building vulnerability-based trust and team cohesion is never wasted.
6. Who You Are When Things Get Tough: “Pressure reveals character. “During complex challenges, your team looks to you for clarity, stability, and a reminder of your shared mission.