The Bootstrapped Operator

Why Your Team Isn’t Working — and What To Do About It (Lessons from The Five Dysfunctions of a Team)

Episode Summary

In this episode of The Bootstrapped Operator, we dig into one of the most important — and overlooked — aspects of building a high-functioning SaaS company: team health. Based on Patrick Lencioni’s powerful framework, we unpack the five dysfunctions that quietly derail even the smartest teams: Absence of trust Fear of conflict Lack of commitment Avoidance of accountability Inattention to results You'll learn how these dysfunctions show up in EOS-based teams, what to look for as an operator, and simple steps you can take this week to rebuild trust, boost accountability, and create real team alignment — even in a lean, bootstrapped org. Whether you’re running on EOS or just leading a growing team, this episode is a must-listen for COOs who care about execution and culture.

Episode Notes

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