The Intentional Leaders Podcast: Helping ambitious leaders gain clarity, communicate with confidence, and lead with intention.
Helping ambitious leaders gain clarity, communicate with confidence, and lead with intention.
Leadership isn’t about titles, authority, or having all the answers—it’s about being intentional.
If you’re ready to move from managing tasks to empowering people, you’re in the right place.
Each week, host Cyndi Wentland, founder of Intentionaleaders, shares actionable tools, real-world stories, and fresh perspectives to help you grow into the confident, respected leader you aspire to be. You’ll learn how to handle tough conversations, inspire trust, build stronger teams, and lead with purpose without burning out in the process.
Whether you’re a first-time manager, seasoned executive, or small business owner, the Intentional Leaders Podcast will help you develop the mindset and skills to create impact that lasts.
Tune in, grow intentionally, and become the kind of leader your team—and your life—deserve.
The Intentional Leaders Podcast: Helping ambitious leaders gain clarity, communicate with confidence, and lead with intention.
Unlocking Team Success with Bruce Tuckman's 4 Stages of Team Development
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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Ambitious leaders know that real leadership goes far beyond titles—it’s about developing the clarity and mindset to guide others with confidence. In this podcast, you’ll explore what today’s leaders truly need, from navigating everyday problem solving to handling tough moments of workplace conflict with steadiness and respect. Episodes dive into setting healthy workplace boundaries, strengthening workplace collaboration, and building the emotional intelligence and emotional agility that make leadership sustainable. Whether you’re managing a growing team or refining your voice as a decision-maker, you’ll find insights that help you cultivate a resilient growth mindset and elevate your impact.