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How I built a winning team: Put people in their right place and achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Sreekanth Ganeshi
10 min readAug 18, 2024

Uncover the secret to transforming your team’s potential with one game-changing move!

In leadership, one of the most crucial responsibilities is ensuring that every member of your team is in the right place, and doing the right job. When people are aligned with roles that match their strengths and passions, the results can be transformative — not just for the individual, but for the entire organization. On the other hand, when someone is misplaced, it can lead to frustration, reduced productivity, and even the loss of valuable talent.

Why It Matters: The Impact of Misplacement

Imagine a talented musician being asked to perform surgery, or a skilled chef being placed in charge of accounting. It’s not that these individuals lack ability; they simply don’t have the right skills for the tasks they’ve been assigned. The same concept applies in any workplace. When someone is in the wrong role, their potential is stifled, and their contributions to the organization are minimized.

“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” — Phil Jackson

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Sreekanth Ganeshi
Sreekanth Ganeshi

Written by Sreekanth Ganeshi

I am a leadership expert and author of 11+ books, dedicated to empowering and inspiring future leaders through mentorship. Books Link: https://rxe.me/C4B7RJ

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