527 :: How IBM's Collapse Turned Into a Comeback - Lessons for all Leaders From Who Says Elephants Can't Dance

About this episode

This episode discusses how internal silos can damage team performance and offers leadership principles to improve alignment and accountability.

Is your team underperforming—not because of talent, but because no one is truly working together? Many LBM companies struggle with misalignment between sales, operations, and leadership. Despite having skilled people and solid strategies, internal silos quietly break communication, slow execution, and ultimately hurt the customer experience—just like what nearly took down IBM in the early 90s. In this episode you will Understand how internal silos form and why they quietly damage performance Learn practical leadership principles to improve alignment, speed, and accountability Discover how to restructure incentives and communication to drive real teamwork Hit play now to learn how breaking down silos can unlock faster growth, stronger teams, and better results across your entire organization. At Bradley Hartmann & Company, we help construction teams improve sales, leadership, and communication by reducing miscommunication, strengthening teamwork, and bridging language gaps between English and Spanish speakers. To learn more about our product offerings, visit bradleyhartmannandco.com . The Construction Leadership Podcast dives into essential leadership topics in construction…

Topics covered

• leadership
• team alignment
• organizational performance
• communication
• internal silos

Keywords

• IBM
• comeback
• teamwork
• growth
• customer experience

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Bradley Hartmann & Company

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