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Another trait of high-performing teams is healthy relationships. This week Jim & Christina cover the rest of the traits of teams with healthy relationships. Learn more at www.VolunteerU.org

Another trait of high-performing teams is healthy relationships. There is cohesiveness between team members. Today, Jim & Christina discuss a few attributes of teams with healthy relationships. 

Multiple studies have found trust to be a critical quality of high-performing teams. We want to get our team to that level of synergy quickly so they can function at their most efficient. How do we get our team to trust each other?

What is a group-first mentality? There is a focus on the collective instead of the individual. And the team is more interested in getting the job done than looking good themself. Let's investigate how teams move into group-first mentality mode.

We talk a lot about mentorship, encouragement, and resourcing future leaders here at Volunteer U, but today, we want to look at equipping different generations. Longevity and technology have changed the work landscape for those in different age brackets. Jim and Christina talk about how leaders can have successful generational transitions.

While it can be tough to hear criticism of ourselves or our projects, feedback is necessary for growth. There are many reasons why feedback is essential. Today, Jim and Christina discuss four tips for using feedback to your advantage as a leader.