Chapter 3 Introduce Challenge

Having confidence in ourselves and encouraging it in team members helps to build a base of trust but is not enough to lead teams to continual innovation and growth. Our next small act is to introduce ourselves, and others, to challenging circumstances and projects to build and maintain high- performing teams.

By having the confidence to overcome small challenges in our daily lives, we are more ready to meet the larger challenges we face at work and in the rest of our lives. And if we can do that, we can influence those around us to also accept challenges that will lead to learning and growth.

Often, the difference between teams that are successful and those that are not is in the way we measure success. Focusing ...

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