1105: The Five Critical Roles of Every Winning Team with Mark Murphy

1105: The Five Critical Roles of Every Winning Team with Mark Murphy

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job October 27, 2025 Duration: 37:30
Mark Murphy shares insights from his research on maximizing team effectiveness. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why you don’t want a team of all “team players” 2) The simple trick for more decisive teams 3) How to get your team to generate 3X more valuable ideas  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1105 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARK —  Mark Murphy is a New York Times bestselling author, Senior Contributor to Forbes, and Founder of Leadership IQ, a research and training firm. His latest book is TEAM PLAYERS: The Five Critical Roles You Need to Build A Winning Team. Mark’s previous bestselling books include: Hiring for Attitude, Hundred Percenters, HARD Goals, Managing Narcissists, Blamers, Dramatics and more.  Mark leads one of the world’s largest databases of original leadership research, and his work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fortune, Forbes, Bloomberg, BusinessWeek, Harvard Business Review, and U.S. News & World Report. He’s been a featured guest on programs including CBS News Sunday Morning, ABC’s 20/20, Fox Business News, CNN International and NPR. Some of his most well-known research studies include “Why New Hires Fail,” “Are SMART Goals Dumb?,” “Why CEO's Get Fired,” “High Performers Can Be Less Engaged,” and “Don’t Expect Layoff Survivors to Be Grateful.” Mark has conducted training for The United Nations, Harvard Business School, Microsoft, IBM, MasterCard, Merck, and thousands more. • Book: Team Players: The Five Critical Roles You Need to Build a Winning Team • Quiz: “Team Player Quiz: What Type Of Team Player Are You?" • Website: LeadershipIQ.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: “Studies in the Principles of Judgments and Attitudes: II. Determination of Judgments by Group and by Ego Standards” by S.E. Asch • Book: Escape from Freedom by Erich Fromm • Past episode: 256: Science-based Solutions for Delivering Tough Truth at Work with Mark Murphy — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever feel like there's a gap between the work you're doing and the work you know you're capable of? That's the space where How to Be Awesome at Your Job lives. Hosted by Pete, this long-running podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tactics that transform good performance into remarkable impact. Rather than abstract theory, each conversation with accomplished thought-leaders and results-getters focuses on extracting specific, actionable insights you can apply immediately. You'll hear real stories and candid advice that sharpen universal skills-like clear communication, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration-which are essential for any role that involves working with others and solving problems. With over 25 million downloads and recognition from places like The New York Times and Forbes, the podcast has become a trusted resource for professionals seeking more than just a checklist. It’s about cultivating a more fulfilling career, finding more meaning in your daily tasks, and yes, creating more wins and financial reward along the way. Tune in to discover how small shifts in approach can lead to significant gains in your performance, your well-being, and your overall enjoyment of the work you do.
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