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In this brief leadership monologue, the speaker proposes a single, powerful question to uncover a team's most significant problem: “What’s one thing that we could change that would have the biggest impact on how we work together?” The advice emphasizes meeting each team member individually in a safe, informal setting, then listening without interrupting. By creating this private space, leaders can surface hidden communication gaps, unclear expectations, and unresolved tension that never appear in group meetings. The speaker notes that many leaders avoid the question out of fear or complacency, while the best leaders ask it to drive improvement. A concrete call‑to‑action encourages trying the question with three or four people within a week, asserting that the conversation itself will spark change.

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