At Adviser Partner, we are constantly working to understand and communicate what makes some teams exceptionally successful. In a revealing episode of our podcast "We Love Sales People - Sales Conversations with Jonas Olofsson", we share in-depth experiences around team building. Our host Jonas Olofsson and guest Christian Tapia, Sales Expansion Specialist, discuss team characteristics, share lessons learned from their time at Adviser Partner, and reveal the principles that have made the biggest difference in team building. Here are three key insights from the conversation: 1. Goals come before organization Contrary to popular belief, successful teamwork does not start with the organizational structure. It starts with clear, inspiring goals. Understanding the team's goals is crucial before starting to organize the work. 2. Pain is part of development Surprisingly, the feeling of pain or challenge is an important part of team success. A good challenge requires a sense of insecurity, and when comfort becomes more important, the person also stops developing. 3. Affirmation and constructive criticism go hand in hand The best leaders are not afraid to both praise and criticize. It is important to be able to acknowledge good performance, but also to address when someone is not performing as expected. These insights are just the beginning. In the podcast, the conversation goes in-depth with several fascinating aspects of team building, based on Adviser Partners' extensive experience and proven methods: ● The importance of clear job roles and responsibilities ● How to create a culture of trust within the team ● The importance of regular and structured team meetings ● Why some teams consistently outperform others, year after year Whether you're an experienced leader looking to take your team to the next level, or new to your role with ambitions to create a high-performing team, there's plenty to learn from this conversation. Listen to the full episode to get all the valuable insights and concrete tips that can take your team's performance to new heights!