What if your loyalty as a leader is holding your organization back?

In this episode, Seth Yelorda unpacks one of the most misunderstood dynamics in leadership — the First Team concept. Drawing from Patrick Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and decades of organizational psychology research, Seth explores why great leaders are loyal first to the team they’re on (their peers and boss) — not just the team they lead.

You’ll discover:

• Why misplaced loyalty creates silos, slows execution, and erodes trust.

• How sub-optimization bias quietly fractures organizations.

• The four mindsets of First Team leadership: Speak with one voice, Think system not silo, Coach up not just down, and Check your ego.

• A real-world healthcare example that shows how reframing loyalty can transform culture and performance.

If you’ve ever felt torn between protecting your people and advancing the organization, this episode will help you see leadership — and loyalty — with new clarity.

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