What if understanding group dynamics is the secret to building high-performing teams? In this episode, Kevin speaks with Dr. Colin Fisher about what makes successful teams work. They debunk the myth of the lone genius and explore why collaboration, not individual brilliance, drives real innovation. Dr. Fisher explains when team synergy happens and why so many teams underperform without realizing it. He also shares practical insights on optimal meeting sizes, how remote and hybrid work affects collaboration, and how to harness healthy competition without damaging team performance. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 02:04 Guest introduction – Dr. Colin Fisher 03:23 Colin's background and journey 06:14 The big idea of The Collective Edge 07:05 Groups vs. teams 09:27 Polarization and why it matters 10:17 The myth of the lone genius 13:19 The science of synergy 16:32 When synergy happens 19:30 What people get wrong about teams 23:24 How to launch effective teams 25:59 Healthy competition in teams 31:10 Leading remote and hybrid teams 37:29 Colin's life outside of work 38:52 What Colin is reading 40:02 How to connect with Colin 40:28 Kevin's closing thoughts and call to action Colin's Story: Since his days as a professional jazz trumpet player, Dr. Colin M. Fisher, author of The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups, has been fascinated by group dynamics. As Associate Professor of Organizations and Innovation at University College London's School of Management, Colin's research has uncovered the hidden processes of helping groups and teams in situations requiring creativity, improvisation, and complex decision-making. He has written about group dynamics for both popular science and management audiences, and his work has been profiled in prominent media outlets such as BBC, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, NPR, and The Times. Originally from Redmond, Washington, he received his Ph.D. from Harvard University and now lives in North London with his wife and two children. This Episode is brought to you by... <a class="" href= "https://longdistanceteambook.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Flexible Leadership</a> is every leader's guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos. Book Recommendations <ul class="tcb-styled-list"> <li class="thrv-styled-list-item" data-css="tve-u-19a73560670"> <a href="https://amzn.to/4hEc6eQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups</a> by Colin M. Fisher</li> <li class="thrv-styled-list-item" data-css="tve-u-19a73560671"> <a href="https://amzn.to/47uSiG2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Beloved</a> by Toni Morrison<a class="" href= "https://amzn.to/47uSiG2" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"></a></li> <li class="thrv-styled-list-item" data-css="tve-u-19a73560672"> <a href="https://amzn.to/3Ld7Y9u" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Helgoland: Making Sense of the Quantum Revolution</a> by Carlo Rovelli </li> </ul> Like this? <ul class="tcb-styled-list"> <li class="thrv-styled-list-item" data-css="tve-u-19a73560675"> <a href= "https://remarkablepodcast.com/episode292" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Creating Dream Teams with Mike Zani</a></li> <li class="thrv-styled-list-item" data-css="tve-u-19a73560676"> <a href= "https://remarkablepodcast.com/episode391" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Nurturing a Team That Flourishes with Dan Pontefract</a></li> <li class="thrv-styled-list-item" data-css="tve-u-19a73560677"> <a href= "https://remarkablepodcast.com/episode461" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Harnessing the Power of Group Intelligence with Siobhan McHale</a></li> </ul> Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. <a href= "https://remarkablepodcast.com/how-to-post-a-review/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Here's a quick guide</a> for posting a review. Review on Apple: <a href= "https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes">https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes</a> Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. <a href= "https://facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast">Join the Facebook Group</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8550061/">Join the LinkedIn Group</a>

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