Uncovering The Influence of Rotten Apples on Team Dynamics

In this week's edition of Impactful Teamwork, Julia Felton, founder of Business HorsePower, shares insights on how attitude shapes the performance and success of teams. Julia recounts her inspiring visit to Eat Sleep Ride, a community interest group in Scotland, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive attitude within a team. Drawing from John Maxwell's concept of the 'Law of the Bad Apple,' Julia explains how both positive and negative attitudes can influence team dynamics and outcomes. She offers practical principles on recognizing and managing attitudes to foster a high-performing team. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their team’s attitudes and consider strategies for cultivating a positive, collaborative environment.00:00 Introduction to Impactful Teamwork01:18 A Visit to Eat Sleep Ride04:55 The Law of the Bad Apple05:54 Five Principles of Attitude in Teams08:55 The Contagious Nature of Attitude13:17 Identifying and Addressing Bad Attitudes19:44 Conclusion and ReflectionConnect 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