The New Rules of Team: 12 Commitments for Modern, High-Performing Teams
Let’s be real: talent and tech can be bought. But trust? Character? Cohesion?
You can’t outsource culture. And in today’s hybrid, high-speed world, culture isn’t just about morale—it’s your engine for results.
Great teams aren’t built by accident. They’re built by design. By choice. By covenant.
Here are 12 commitments for teams that don’t just work together—they grow together, win together, and raise the bar together:
A team is either pulling together or pulling apart. There’s no middle ground.
So here’s my challenge: Don’t just read this list—discuss it. Bring your people together and ask: Which of these are we living? Which need work? What’s missing for us?
Your covenants aren’t words on a wall. They’re promises in action.
Build them intentionally. Live them daily.
Feel free to print this out and share it with your team. Put it on the wall, bring it to your next meeting, and start the conversation.
Here’s to teams that aren’t just healthy—they’re unstoppable.
—Steve
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About the Author
Steve Gutzler is the President of Leadership Quest, a premier leadership development company based in Scottsdale. As a dynamic and highly sought-after speaker, Steve has delivered over 2,500 impactful presentations to renowned organizations such as Microsoft, Starbucks, the Seattle Seahawks, Spotify, Boeing, Cisco, Starwood Hotels, Ritz-Carlton, and the U.S. Department of Commerce.
A published author and thought leader on leadership and emotional intelligence, Steve lives near Scottsdale with his wife, Julie. Together, they cherish time spent with their three adult children and six grandchildren.
