70% of leaders fail to lead and are considered toxic: They don't know how or want to leverage the power of a team. They focus on themselves, and not others, but this is a failure of leadership. Did you know that effective teamwork can: • Boost productivity and revenue per employee by 30% (Foundr, 2023). • Reduce Staff Turnover because collaborative work environments see a 30% lower staff turnover rate (Foundr, 2023). • Experience Higher Job Satisfaction since employees in collaborative settings are over 50% more effective at completing tasks (UC Today, 2023). • Increase profits by 29%; businesses with effective collaboration are 30% more innovative (DeskBird, 2023). Let's become part of the 30% and focus on effective teamwork. Outlined below are some key takeaways from prominent team models: • Cultivate trust, accountability, and commitment within the team. • Establish unambiguous goals, norms, and expectations from the outset. • Provide ample support, resources, and foster a climate of support. Reflecting on these models, which have you implemented, and do you have a favorite?