Teamwork with Darlene Hawley, Christy Maxfield & Wendy Parslow #338

On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Darlene Hawley, Christy Maxfield, and Wendy Parslow about teamwork. Darlene is a leadership and business coach, Christy Maxfield is president and CEO of Purpose First Advisors, and Wendy Parslow is a sention leader. Teamwork is “the combined action of a group of people.” It impacts your personal – as well as your professional – life.

Darlene, Christy, and Wendy discuss ideas for building and maintaining teams, leadership tips, strategies for better communication, and so much more.

What is Teamwork?

– Darlene: People coming together with a mission or vision, and bringing their skillsets

– Wendy: When everyone knows what they are contributing

– Christy: Understanding how your skills compliment others, so you build something bigger than yourselves

– Wendy: When 1 + 1 = 3

Remember …  

– Darlene; There is no I in Team!

– Wendy: Discomfort opens doors

– Christy: We are humans working with humans. Respect each other’s humanity

Goals

– Christy: Think about how you want to show up … as the leader and/or a participant

– Darlene: Identify one of those hard conversations, schedule it, practice, and make it happen

– Wendy: Identify a friction point on your team, and work with your team to resolve it

– Wendy: Figure out how you be vulnerable with someone (ask a question, for advice) … and do it

Final Thoughts

– Wendy: Don’t underestimate the power of a leader when they are doing it right

– Darlene: Keep speaking up, standing out, and making an impact

– Christy: Be intentional about building and nurturing your teams

Learn more about: 

Darlene Hawley: https://DarleneHawley.com

Christy Maxfield: https://purposefirstadvisors.com 

Wendy Parslow: https://WendyParslow.com

Debra Eckerling: https://TheDEBMethod.com

The Marketing Podcast Network: https://MarketingPodcasts.net

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