Brain Rules by John J. Medina is a multimedia project explaining how the brain works. It includes a book, a feature-length documentary film, and a series of interactive tutorials. *Information in this book helps PM's to understand some of the dynamics of the human brain and to reflect on how making small changes can have lasting effects. Example - having a meeting while going for a walk or that vision trumps all other senses.*
Features of a true servant leader "If you want to build a ship, don't drum up people together to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea", these are the words of Antoine de Saint-Exupery, one of my favorite writers, which can consolidate the philosophy behind a term - servant leadership.
Understanding and playing to peoples strengths is key. When people on a team recognize both their own and others strengths then assign tasks accordingly then the team works better and projects are completed at a high level of quality.
Projects sometimes seem to take on a life of their own. Figuring out why people react or believe is important because projects are completed by a team for groups of people. Book Quote "Blink reveals that great decision makers aren't those who process the most".
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team has become the world's most definitive source on practical information for building teams. The book's impact extends beyond business schools, churches, non-profit organizations, professional sports teams and the military. * When you work with a team it is important to understand the dynamics. When you understand what can hinder the team then it is easier to understand ways to help rebuild/strengthen the team - Vail*