You Can't Win With 11 Quarterbacks (What Football Taught Me About Teams) | Ep #57

Welcome back to Leadership Beyond the Title Podcast! 📜 Summary If you've ever struggled to get your quieter team members to share their strengths — or felt frustrated when team discussions get dominated by the loudest voices — this episode is for you. In this episode, I share how I used a football analogy combined with Visual Explorer cards to unlock collective leadership in a recent team session. I break down why most teams misunderstand collective leadership (hint: it's not about everyone doing everything the same way), and why asking people to "name their strengths" directly often backfires — especially for introverts, women, and anyone who finds self-promotion uncomfortable. You'll learn the football principle: why you can't win with 11 quarterbacks, and why every position — from the offensive line to the running back to the coach — is essential to a winning team. I walk you through how I used visual thinking tools to help even the quietest people articulate their unique contributions without feeling like they were bragging. By the end of this episode, you'll have a framework for teaching your team what makes a good team, plus a practical tool to help everyone — especially the quiet ones — claim their position and feel valued. 📖 Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Why Quiet Team Members Struggle to Share Strengths 03:00 What Collective Leadership Actually Means 04:30 The Football Principle: Every Position Matters 08:00 Breaking Down the Positions: Quarterbacks, Offensive Line, Running Backs & More 13:00 Coaches, General Managers & The Full Team System 15:00 Collective Leadership: Everyone Doing Their Thing 17:00 Why Asking Directly About Strengths Backfires 21:00 Using Visual Explorer Cards to Unlock Strengths 25:00 Work With Me: 1:1 Leadership Coaching 27:00 What Happened When the Team Used Visual Cards 30:00 The Four Elements of Collective Leadership 33:00 Combining Framework + Tool for Real Results 36:00 Reflection Questions for Your Team 38:00 Why Visual Tools Work (Even When You Think You Don't Need Them)   🔗 Work With Me: 1:1 Leadership & Career CoachingIf you're a woman of color who wants to grow your career without shape-shifting, overperforming, or silencing yourself — my 1:1 leadership coaching is designed for you. We'll get clear on the kind of leader you are (and want to be), create simple ways for you to be seen at work that don't require you to be loud or "on," and strengthen the relationships that actually influence decisions — so opportunities come to you instead of you waiting to be picked.   🔗 Apply for 1:1 coaching by booking a call here:BOOK A CALL HERE   Where to Find TaSheenaSign up for "A Seat At The Table," my Weekly Newsletter that empowers WOC leaders and their teams to build their own seats at the table. LinkedIn | Instagram | Website | TikTok