Episode 84: How Small Habits Build (or Break) Great Teams, with Charlie Gilkey
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In today’s episode, Kate sits down with author and executive coach Charlie Gilkey, founder of Productive Flourishing, to unpack the truth about why teams struggle — and how to fix it.
Charlie explains how small, everyday team habits can make or break performance, belonging, and joy at work. Together, he and Kate explore how power dynamics show up in every team (from Fortune 100 companies to small nonprofits), why “broken printers” are the real enemy, and how leaders can stop being the bottleneck in their own organizations.
Whether you lead a team or are part of one, this episode will help you build healthier, more productive relationships that actually make work work.
You’ll learn:
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Why every dysfunctional team is doing something to each other — not to them.
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The three kinds of power that exist in every organization.
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How to use “interpersonal power” to make things better — even if you’re not the boss.
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Why meetings aren’t really the problem.
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How belonging habits create happier, more resilient teams.
Resources Mentioned:
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Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results — by Charlie Gilkey
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Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done — by Charlie Gilkey
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Take the free Team Habits Quiz at productiveflourishing.com
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