Why Most Teams Fail (and How to Fix Them) | Colin Fisher — Behavioral Grooves Podcast

Colin Fisher, author of The Collective Edge, reveals why teams—not lone geniuses—drive innovation, how group identities invisibly shape our behavior, and why structure beats process when it comes to collaboration. With lessons drawn from Harry Potter, jazz improvisation, and decades of research, this episode explores the hidden power of teams and how to unleash it.

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[0:00] Introduction: Your Invited to a Behavioral Grooves Celebration!

[3:46] Speed Round with Colin Fisher

[9:02] Who was the real villain in Harry Potter?

[15:45] The Myth of "The Lone Genius"

[22:30] What Jazz Can Teach Us About Group Collaboration

[33:10] The Hidden Power of Being a Team

[37:40] The Role of Structure in Team Performance

[42:35] Belonging and Group Membership

[50:21] Jazz and Team Synergy

[53:17] Grooving Session: The Importance of Team Cohesion

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