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February 4, 2025 65 mins
In this compelling episode, bestselling author Dr. Vijay Pendakur discusses the critical challenges facing leaders and teams in today’s chaotic business world. From the concept of "productive friction" to overcoming disruption fatigue, Dr. Pendakur shares his insights on creating high-performing, resilient teams. Explore why trust, belonging, and connection are essential to thriving in a volatile, uncertain, and complex world. Learn why even your top employees might disengage—and what you can do to bring them back. Joseph Jaffe and Dr. Pendakur break down actionable strategies to lead through chaos and build a lasting culture of success. Don't miss this essential guide to leadership in the modern era. _____________________________________________________________________ *TIMESTAMPS* 0:58 Penn and Teller’s 2:01 Joseph Jaffe Reflects on 2025's Challenges 4:03 Welcoming Dr. Vijay Pendakur 7:35 What Are "Terrorist" Employees 8:46 Why High Performers Can Harm Culture 12:15 The Leadership Blueprint for Thriving Teams 14:57 Addressing Active Employee Disengagement 19:48 Resilience as the Cure for Workplace Chaos 24:04 How Trust Belonging and Connection Transform Teams 27:24 The Importance of Clarity in Leadership 34:50 How Leaders Must Role-Model Behavior 40:10 The Personal Story Behind Dr. Pendakur's Journey 52:34 Why Traditional Team Building Is Not Enough 59:00 Takeaways for Leaders #LeadershipStrategies #EmployeeEngagement #TeamSuccess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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