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Culture of LeadershipUnlock High-Performing Teams with External Focus with Henrik BresmanIn this episode of the Cultural of Leadership Podcast, Brendan dives deep with Henrik Bresman, a professor and author of X-Teams, exploring why traditional team models fail in today’s fast-changing world. Henrik shares insights on building high-performing teams by focusing externally—embracing knowledge, power, and work structures beyond the team.
From overcoming discomfort to asking tough questions, this conversation offers practical strategies for leaders to navigate complexity and foster a culture of impactful leadership. Tune in for actionable wisdom!
Watch the YouTube video here:https://youtu.be/ZUa1I6KNXho
SHOW HIGH...2025-07-0154 min
VetenskapsradionSå kan Sverige attrahera amerikanska forskareNär universitetsvärlden i USA pressas hårt av Trump-administrationen hoppas EU och Sverige få välkomna amerikanska toppforskare hit istället. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Omvärlden ser Sverige som en delstat i USA, och i den jämförelsen har vi ungefär samma attraktionskraft som Ohio, säger professor Karl Wennberg på Handelshögskolan i Stockholm. Han saknar en långsiktig strategi för att locka hit utländska, och nu främst amerikanska forskare, i skarp konkurrens med omvärlden. Sverige erbjuder välfärdstrygghet och långa...2025-05-2719 min
The Leadership Project Podcast260. Cohesion Inside, Courage Outside: Redefining Team Success with Mick SpiersEver wondered if your team's greatest strength could also be its biggest weakness? When expertise becomes tunnel vision, even the most talented teams can miss what matters most.Drawing from my enlightening conversation with Professor Henrik Bresman of INSEAD, co-author of "X-Teams," this episode explores a counterintuitive truth: truly exceptional teams aren't defined by their internal cohesion alone, but by their courage to look outward. While most organizations celebrate alignment and efficient execution, Bresman's research reveals that external focus, deep listening, and genuine co-creation with stakeholders create the real competitive edge.We dive into the "...2025-05-0113 min
Strong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt180. Leading Through the Tension: Creating High-Performing Diverse Teams with Henrik Bresman Building a diverse team doesn't automatically lead to better performance — and without the right environment, it can even create new challenges. In this episode, Teri is joined again by leadership and team performance expert Henrik Bresman to explore why psychological safety is the key to unlocking the true potential of diverse teams. We’ll also discuss practical steps leaders can take to foster belonging, innovation, and resilience in today’s uncertain environments. Resources:Episode 174: Teams in Transition with Henrik BresmanX-Teams: How to build teams that lead, innovate, and succeedX360 and XChange simulationProfessor Bresman's...2025-04-3035 min
The Leadership Project Podcast259. The Power of X Teams: Exploring External Focus with Henrik BresmanTruly innovative teams distinguish themselves not by what happens within their team rooms, but by how actively they engage with the world outside. In a powerful conversation, Professor Henrik Bresman of INSEAD draws from his decades of research and his book X-Teams: How to Build Teams that Lead, Innovate and Succeed to challenge traditional ideas of high-performing teams. He emphasizes that while internal alignment is important, it is no longer enough in today's fast-changing environment. Instead, teams must first reach outward—connecting with knowledge, power, and work structures—before turning inward.Bresman explains that many lead...2025-04-2849 min
Lead with LevityDo you know how to build a high performing team?Send us a textWhat makes a high-performance team actually work? In this episode, Dr. Walker sits down with INSEAD professor and leadership expert Henrik Bresman, co-author of X-Teams and co-founder of xLEAD. Henrik shares what elite organizations like Microsoft and the Museum of Modern Art are doing differently—and how you can apply those lessons right now.Dr. Walker and Henrik talk about leading through uncertainty, breaking out of rigid team structures, and the uncomfortable truth about why some teams soar while others stall.If you've ever felt like you're carrying the we...2025-03-3129 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt174. Teams in Transition with Henrik BresmanAre you ready to discover the secrets behind successful team dynamics in a world where traditional structures are rapidly evolving? In this episode of Strong Leaders Serve, Teri Schmidt talks with INSEAD Professor Henrik Bresman to explore the concept of X Teams and how embracing external engagement is crucial for high-performing teams amidst these transitions. Professor Bresman highlights how leaders can create a balanced environment of internal cohesion and external exploration to adapt and thrive. Listen for insights that blend research, practicality, and innovative strategies to help you navigate the complexities of modern tea...2025-03-1941 min
IDEAS+LEADERS233. Secrets of High-Performing Teams - Henrik BresmanIn the episode 233 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Henrik Bresman about the secrets of high-performing teams. Henrik is an INSEAD professor specializing in organizational behavior, executive leadership, and high-performance teams. With nearly 20 years of experience, he advises organizations worldwide. His book X-Teams gives deep insights on innovative leadership strategies, with examples from Microsoft, Takeda, and the Museum of Modern Art. He also co-founded xLEAD, which develops research-based tools to encourage creative leadership across management levels. A Fulbright scholar from MIT, Henrik leads INSEAD’s flagship Management Acceleration Program. His research on mainta...2025-02-1725 min
The Evolving Leader‘Building X-Teams' with Deborah AnconaIn this episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender talk to Professor Deborah Ancona about the importance of X-teams. These are a brand of team that emphasizes external outreach to stakeholders, extensive ties, expandable tiers, and flexible membership. The resulting X-teams are not only are able to adapt in ways that traditional teams are not, but they actually improve an organization’s ability to produce creative ideas and execute them increasing entrepreneurial and innovative capacity.During the conversation Deborah highlights the shift from traditional team structures to distributed leadership, where leadership is di...2025-01-1558 min
Some Like It ProductiveWe hate Kim Kardashian('s morning routine)Welcome to the third episode of Some Like It Productive: the podcast where we try productivity hacks so you don't have to! This week, we started our day at 5.30 am because we wanted to try Kim Kardashian's early morning routine (without the glam squad, unfortunately)...Kim K's routine: Business InsiderPOOSHWe also discussed these three fantastic news articles, all about what's new in productivity:FTWorkday Study INSEAD Research by Henrik BresmanEnjoy this episode? Like, rate and subscribe for more. Hosted on Acast...2024-08-1426 min
Women in AgileMentorship & Opportunities for Growth as Women in Agile - Dominika Bula | 2404In this episode, our host Leslie Morse explores topics related to mentorship with our guest Dominika Bula. This episode was originally inspired by Dominika’s participation as a mentor in the Women in Agile Mentorship program, sponsored by ICAgile. In addition to sharing tips and tricks for success in mentorship relationships, Dominika also shares details about a method of speed mentorship that can help you uplift the skills and capabilities of those around you.
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Dominika Bula is a Senior Consultant working for SAP Signavio, she is also a Mentor wit...2024-02-2235 min
INSEAD Knowledge PodcastX-Teams: Three Principles to Guide Today’s LeadersThe increasing volatility and asynchrony in today's business environment is urging leaders to move beyond traditional, internally focused team models.In this podcast, INSEAD professor Henrik Bresman discusses the second edition of his book, X-Teams: How to Build Teams That Lead, Innovate, and Succeed, co-authored with Deborah Ancona from MIT Sloan. The book emphasises the need for teams to engage externally to gain diverse perspectives, while maintaining internal cohesion. The second edition aims to reignite excitement for running better teams by celebrating successful implementations of X-Team principles.2023-12-1831 min
Money and MeMoney and Me: The proven strategy to unlocking creativity and cohesiveness in teamsAmid the constantly shifting market landscape, competition and innovations, many good teams fail simply because the traditional team models fall short on what’s needed to work in the evolving environment. Today, Dan Koh speaks to Henrik Bresman, Co-Author, X-Teams about why it's important for teams in workplaces to start looking outwards before going inwards, and how businesses can effectively tap on the ‘X-teams strategy’ to remain relevant and competitive in this ever-changing landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-09-2620 minYour Money with Michelle MartinMoney and Me: The proven strategy to unlocking creativity and cohesiveness in teamsAmid the constantly shifting market landscape, competition and innovations, many good teams fail simply because the traditional team models fall short on what’s needed to work in the evolving environment. Today, Dan Koh speaks to Henrik Bresman, Co-Author, X-Teams about why it's important for teams in workplaces to start looking outwards before going inwards, and how businesses can effectively tap on the ‘X-teams strategy’ to remain relevant and competitive in this ever-changing landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-09-2620 min
Fuel Your Mind With Your Day With A High-Impact Full Audiobook.X-Teams, Updated Edition, with a New Preface: How to Build Teams that Lead, Innovate, and Succeed by Deborah Ancona, Henrik BresmanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/685449to listen full audiobooks.
Title: X-Teams, Updated Edition, with a New Preface: How to Build Teams that Lead, Innovate, and Succeed
Author: Deborah Ancona, Henrik Bresman
Narrator: Suzie Althens
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 9 minutes
Release date: August 8, 2023
Genres: Management & Leadership
Publisher's Summary:
A classic work on teams and collaboration—now updated with a new preface—shows how an externally focused team model is the key to fueling innovation and your organization's success. 'Good' teams build camaraderie, confidence in their abilities, and a solid process for working together. But these internal dynamics—while positive in the...2023-08-085h 09Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Business & Career DevelopmentX-Teams, Updated Edition, with a New Preface: How to Build Teams that Lead, Innovate, and Succeed by Deborah Ancona, Henrik BresmanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/685449to listen full audiobooks.
Title: X-Teams, Updated Edition, with a New Preface: How to Build Teams that Lead, Innovate, and Succeed
Author: Deborah Ancona, Henrik Bresman
Narrator: Suzie Althens
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 9 minutes
Release date: August 8, 2023
Genres: Business & Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
A classic work on teams and collaboration—now updated with a new preface—shows how an externally focused team model is the key to fueling innovation and your organization's success. 'Good' teams build camaraderie, confidence in their abilities, and a solid process for working together. But these internal dynamics—while positi...2023-08-085h 09
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Business & Career DevelopmentX-Teams, Updated Edition, with a New Preface: How to Build Teams that Lead, Innovate, and Succeed by Deborah Ancona, Henrik BresmanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/685449 to listen full audiobooks. Title: X-Teams, Updated Edition, with a New Preface: How to Build Teams that Lead, Innovate, and Succeed Author: Deborah Ancona, Henrik Bresman Narrator: Suzie Althens Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 9 minutes Release date: August 8, 2023 Genres: Business & Career Development Publisher's Summary: A classic work on teams and collaboration—now updated with a new preface—shows how an externally focused team model is the key to fueling innovation and your organization's success. 'Good' teams build camaraderie, confidence in their abilities, and a solid process for working together. But these internal dynamics—while...2023-08-0830 min