Every group skill can be sorted into one of two basic types: skills of proficiency and skills of creativity.

The trick to building effective catchphrases is to keep them simple, action-oriented, and forthright:

• Rank your priorities. What are the primary things that are most important to your group or team?
• Be clearer than you think you need to be. Ask group members what your vision is.
• Decide on where you will aim for proficiency and where...

Leaders should ask their group members for specific feedback in 3 areas:

Being vulnerable does not mean indiscriminately sharing fears and shortcomings. Instead, it means specifically being honest about your concerns about a project. Sharing vulnerability can also mean taking an honest look at how things went.

You might think the success of a team depends on the individual team members’ skills. However, to a great extent it depends on 5 specific factors that can predict with accuracy how well a team will perform:

Neuropsychological studies have shown that we are strongly wired to sense and value belonging.

Many highly cooperative groups use language to reinforce their interdependence.

Giving honest feedback is risky because it can easily result in people feeling hurt or demoralized.