Teamwork Lessons from Nature: Insights From The African Big Five

In this episode of 'Impactful Teamwork', host Julia Feltman explores valuable teamwork lessons derived from observing animals in their natural habitats. Focused on her experiences in the African bush, Julia shares intriguing insights from the behaviors of lions, elephants, and Cape buffalo. Learn how the social structures and collaborative strategies of these animals can be applied to improve business teams. Key takeaways include the importance of defined roles, strategic partnerships, empathetic leadership, and effective communication. Julia also teases future episodes by discussing teamwork lessons from insects like bees and ants.Here are the highlights from this episode:00:00 Introduction to Teamwork Lessons from Nature02:16 Personal Journey: From Corporate to Safari Guide04:27 Teamwork Lessons from Lions13:37 Teamwork Lessons from Elephants17:04 Teamwork Lessons from Cape Buffalo22:38 Conclusion and Future TopicsConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify