EPISODE · Dec 18, 2025 · 51 MIN
How Leaders Build Genius Teams using Play, Rest, and Ally Mindsets | Tessa Kampen
You can have the perfect strategy and still have a team that’s disengaged, drained, or stuck. These seven commitments are what actually change culture.In Part 3 of this series, Desiree and Tessa walk through the seven commitments that shape your mindset, energy, and team culture—often more than any strategy ever will.You’ll learn:Zone of Genius vs. “I’m ok at this” and why competence keeps you stuck.How to spot contentment vs. complacency so you stop settling for work that drains you.Why rest and play fuel better leadership (and why “busy” is not a badge of honor).How to flip unhelpful stories like “I’m not a good leader” into something true and useful.What you’re really seeking—approval, control, or securityThe shift from scarcity to abundance, especially around time and resources.How to see your team as allies, not obstacles, and why going first is the only way to change culture.Pick one commitment and practice it in a single real situation this week—a meeting, a conflict, or a decision. Tiny, consistent shifts are how you move from surviving leadership to actually enjoying it.Other Episodes mentioned in this podcast: Using Working Genius to Boost Team PerformanceHiring for Task (The Straegy That Stops New Hires From Checking Out Early)Links Mentioned in EpisodeThe 15 Commitments of Conscious LeadershipThe Big Leap by Gay HendricksSoundtracks by Jon AcuffThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniThis podcast for managers is here to help you:• Grow your leadership development • Navigate team management with confidence • Learn how to handle conflict at work • Apply real, practical leadership tipsIf this episode helped you:Share it with another managerLeave a 5-star reviewFollow along for more supportTake the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You LeadConnect: Linked In | Instagram | Website
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You can have the perfect strategy and still have a team that’s disengaged, drained, or stuck. These seven commitments are what actually change culture. In Part 3 of this series, Desiree and Tessa walk through the seven commitments that shape your mindset, energy, and team culture—often more than any strategy ever will. You’ll learn: Zone of Genius vs. “I’m ok at this” and why competence keeps you stuck.How to spot contentment vs. complacency so you stop settling for work that drains you.Why r...
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