Individual ego can undermine collective team results. Kathryn explains that when team members prioritize their personal recognition over the team's success, it undermines the team's overall performance. She uses the analogy of her husband's high school basketball team to illustrate this point. A talented player who focused solely on his own statistics was benched because his attitude was detrimental to the team's success. This story underscores the importance of aligning individual goals with team objectives. In the business context, Kathryn stresses that the team must adopt common goals and measurements to ensure that everyone is working towards the same outcomes. | Patrick Lencioni | The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

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The Impact of Individual Ego on Team Results

Individual ego can undermine collective team results. Kathryn explains that when team members prioritize their personal recognition over the team's success, it undermines the team's overall performance. She uses the analogy of her husband's high school basketball team to illustrate this point. A talented player who focused solely on his own statistics was benched because his attitude was detrimental to the team's success. This story underscores the importance of aligning individual goals with team objectives. In the business context, Kathryn stresses that the team must adopt common goals and measurements to ensure that everyone is working towards the same outcomes.

-- Patrick Lencioni