Intentional Leaders Podcast with Cyndi Wentland
Welcome to the Intentional Leaders Podcast with Cyndi Wentland. Where we’re all about creating confident, successful, and focused leaders who manage with purpose and impact. I’m Cyndi Wentland, the founder of Intentionaleaders. And I’m passionate about learning, teaching, and coaching on all things leadership related. My purpose is to equip leaders like you with the tools, resources, and support to accomplish your goals. To learn when you want, how you want. So, if you’re an aspiring leader, first-time manager, experienced executive, or you just want to make a bigger impact in your role as an individual contributor—this podcast is for you. Because each week we’ll focus on relevant, applicable, and easy to implement skills and practices—to create focus and a deliberate path to employee engagement and business results. I know that leadership has its challenges but learning to lead shouldn’t be one of them.
Intentional Leaders Podcast with Cyndi Wentland
Unlocking Team Success with Bruce Tuckman's 4 Stages of Team Development
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Not all groups are teams—and that’s okay. Understanding Bruce Tuckman’s Model of Team Development helps leaders navigate and accelerate their team’s journey from formation to high performance.
In this episode, we explore the four predictable stages every team experiences: ✔ Forming – Setting goals, defining roles, and establishing purpose ✔ Storming – Navigating disagreements, resolving conflicts, and overcoming tension ✔ Norming – Building trust, cooperation, and collective problem-solving ✔ Performing – Achieving flexibility, shared leadership, and sustained success
By recognizing these stages, leaders can take intentional actions to fast-track team growth, enhance collaboration, and boost productivity. Discover how to adapt your leadership style at each phase—from directing to coaching, facilitating, and ultimately delegating as your team strengthens.
Key insights include: ✅ The stages of team development and how they impact performance ✅ How leadership roles shift as teams evolve ✅ Strategies to assess team behaviors and foster open discussions ✅ The importance of revisiting the model when team dynamics change
Don’t just assume your team is high-performing—ensure it is! Listen now and explore ways to drive team success.
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Perform with Power, Lead with Impact, Inspire Growth
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