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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 6 MIN

Why Your Team Isn't Actually a Team (Harvard Business Review, Jon R. Katzenbach, Douglas K. Smith)

from Momentum, your daily edge in Leadership 🚀 · host Easify

Think about your last 'team' meeting. Did it feel like genuine collaboration, or just individuals waiting to give solo updates? Most companies burn out top performers because of a massive delusion: confusing an individual 'working group' with a 'real team.' Today, we break down the foundational research of Jon R. Katzenbach and Douglas K. Smith to reveal why forced collaboration is draining your company's energy.Enjoyed this? Upgrade to Momentum Premium for the full 20-minute episode. We explore the Team Performance Curve, the 5 non-negotiable elements of real teams, and how Satya Nadella used this exact framework to save Microsoft.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/momentum-your-daily-edge-in-leadership--6706012/support.Enjoyed this 5-minute briefing?The full, 20-minute deep dive on this book is waiting for you in our premium feed.Unlock the masterclass to get every key lesson, framework, and actionable insight.🚀 Subscribe to Momentum Premium here!

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