#177: The 5 Habits of High Learning Teams with Lance Dacy
About this episode
The episode discusses the five habits that characterize high learning teams and the leadership behaviors that influence their success or failure.
Most teams say they want to improve. Few actually build the habits that make it happen. In this episode, Brian and Lance break down what separates teams that learn from teams that stall—and what leaders do that quietly gets in the way. Overview What does it really take to become a learning team? In this episode, Brian Milner and Lance Dacy walk through five habits that show up in teams that continuously improve—and the leadership behaviors that either support or shut them down. From psychological safety and truth-telling to short learning cycles and focusing on the right problems, they unpack what actually drives improvement inside real organizations. Along the way, they challenge common assumptions about silence, metrics, and “heroic” problem-solving, and offer practical ways leaders can shift their approach starting immediately. If your team feels stuck, busy but not improving, or hesitant to speak up, this conversation gets to the root of why—and what to do about it. References and resources mentioned in the show: Lance DacyBlog: Why Teams Matter More Than Ever for Innovation by Mike Cohn #143: What Still Makes Teams Work (and Win) with Jim York #171: Why Agile Teams…
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