title: Leading teams that thrive.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this review is to explore pathways and develop specific knowledge and skills for leading teams that thrive. Here we will discuss current research findings and specific strategies you can use to create stronger more engaged work teams.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Recent research findings in leadership from the Gallup Organization and Vital Smarts provide the framework for this discussion.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  When team members have clear expectations and role clarity, are engaged in conversations that matter, and have knowledge and skill to participate mindfully in crucial conversations, teams thrive.
authors.affiliation: Council on Heathcare Leadership, Academy for Leadership and Development, Commerce City, Colorado 80022, USA. Idahlynn@gmail.com
authors.forename: Idahlynn
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Karre
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D010348:Patient Care Team