Well, THAT’s a relief . . . .
Now you KNOW something is going right . . . .
Apparently, cursing, complaining and sarcasm are examples of authenticity, which we are encouraged to exhibit. 😉
Of course, correlation does not imply causation, but this is genuinely interesting . . . and, yes, amusing in parts . . .
I’m always interested in what research & psychology tells us about outstanding performance.
A Harvard Business Review article by Ron Friedman recaptured my imagination here.
“5 Things High-Performing Teams Do Differently” (Hint: It’s not always about the work).
Research suggests that developing the highest-performing teams requires more than simply hiring the right people and arming them with the right tools to do their work.
It requires creating opportunities for genuine, authentic relationships to develop.
Research suggests that three psychological needs are essential to high performance: autonomy, competence, and relatedness.
“When people feel psychologically fulfilled, they tend to be healthier, happier, and more productive.”
This is interesting as it challenges the idea that “enjoyment” itself make us more productive.
“Happiness”, it seems, is a by-product of fulfillment.
That makes sense.
The article presents five key characteristics of high-performing teams, all of which highlight the vital role of close connection among colleagues as a driver of team performance.
- High-Performing Teams Are Not Afraid to Pick Up the Phone
- High-Performing Teams Are More Strategic With Their Meetings
- High-Performing Teams Invest Time Bonding Over Non-Work Topics
- High-Performing Teams Give and Receive Appreciation More Frequently
- High-Performing Teams Are More Authentic at Work
It is reported that members of high-performing teams are significantly more likely to express positive emotions with their colleagues. They reported being more likely to compliment, joke with, and tease their teammates.
Interestingly, however, they were also more likely to express negative emotions at work. They were more likely to curse, complain, and express sarcasm with their teammates.
Of course, you can have too much of a good thing . . . .
I do encourage you to read Ron’s article, “5 Things High-Performing Teams Do Differently” here . . .
It is food for thought.
Thanks for readinhttps://hbr.org/2021/10/5-things-high-performing-teams-do-differentlyg . . . .