For a team to be successful, all members need to be pulling in the same direction. Constructing the right team is the first step, followed by getting everyone's buy-in from the beginning. Use these 6 Keys To Building High Performing Teams to help you build, manage and lead a team of high performers.

Leading & managing are two very different things. Leader conveys a positive connotation. It means I have my teammates backs, I support them, teach them & listen to them. The word managing conveys a negative image to me. You manage a 401k not a person. That is why manager is a four-letter word to me.

Conflict can arise anywhere and for any reason. Conflict in the workplace is especially prevalent and common. This infographic explores 9 ways to deal with conflict in the workplace with helpful hints on how to avoid, or at least reduce, workplace conflict.

Every team member has their own agenda. Do you understand what drives each member of your team?

A high performing team will be very diverse now and into the future.

When managing or understanding a team of high altruistics (12 driving forces), focus on the benefit they provide to the greater good