What makes a high-performance team actually work? In this episode, Dr. Walker sits down with INSEAD professor and leadership expert Henrik Bresman, co-author of X-Teams and co-founder of xLEAD. Henrik shares what elite organizations like Microsoft and the Museum of Modern Art are doing differently—and how you can apply those lessons right now.
Dr. Walker and Henrik talk about leading through uncertainty, breaking out of rigid team structures, and the uncomfortable truth about why some teams soar while others stall.
If you've ever felt like you're carrying the weight of your team while secretly wondering if you're doing it right, this episode is for you.
They cover:
- What high-performing teams do differently
- How to lead when you’re the new face in a high-stakes environment
- Ways to encourage innovation without losing control
- Why most leadership advice misses the mark—and what to do instead
If you're ready to lead with clarity and courage—without burning out—tune in now.
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