Prose was recently featured in COO Insider, CMO Times, and Fox Fractional, where Justin Belmont, CEO & Founder, shared valuable insights on building successful teams and ensuring alignment with core values. These articles explore what it takes to create high-performing teams, from fostering trust to prioritizing curiosity and leading with empathy and accountability.
Here’s what Justin had to say:
Trust trumps talent in team building
Topic: Building high-performing teams
Quote: "One key lesson I've learned about building high-performing teams is that trust trumps talent. You can hire the most skilled individuals, but without trust, collaboration falls apart. A team that trusts each other—and their leader—can solve problems faster and innovate more effectively. My top advice? Lead by listening. Create a culture where feedback flows freely and ideas are valued, not shot down. It's amazing what people will accomplish when they feel heard and supported. Bonus tip: Don't underestimate the power of celebrating small wins—it keeps momentum high and morale even higher."
You can read the full article here.
Prioritize curiosity over experience when building a marketing team
Topic: Traits for building a marketing team
Quote: "Curiosity. The best marketers aren't just doing what worked last quarter—they're constantly asking, 'What if we tried this instead?' I once hired someone who had zero experience with paid ads but had a knack for digging into analytics and spotting patterns. They ended up uncovering a tiny, untapped audience segment that turned into one of our highest-performing campaigns. That taught me to prioritize curiosity over a perfect resume—skills can be learned, but the drive to explore and experiment is what keeps your marketing fresh and ahead of the curve."
You can read the full article here.
Lead with empathy and accountability to align your team’s values
Topic: Core values in leadership
Quote: "Empathy and accountability are the pillars of my leadership. Empathy ensures I truly listen to clients, team members, and stakeholders so decisions are rooted in understanding. Accountability means leading by example and owning mistakes, setting the tone for a no-blame, problem-solving culture. To reflect these values, I prioritize transparent communication and regular check-ins to keep everyone aligned. When your team sees you living the values you preach, they naturally follow suit; it's all about walking the talk."
You can read the full article here.
Why building aligned, high-performing teams matters
The success of any organization depends on its ability to foster high-performing teams. Trust, curiosity, and core value alignment are essential elements that drive a team to not only meet objectives but also innovate, collaborate, and maintain high morale. Ensuring these values are part of your team-building strategy will lead to sustainable success and stronger results.
Bonus feature: Actionable tips for building high-performing, value-aligned teams
At Prose, we believe in taking team-building strategies even further. Here are four tips to help you create teams that thrive:
- Cultivate trust: Foster open communication and a safe space for feedback to build strong, trusting relationships within your team.
- Encourage curiosity: Prioritize learning and experimentation by hiring individuals who are eager to explore new ideas and solve problems creatively.
- Lead by example: Demonstrate your core values through transparent communication and consistent actions to set the tone for your team.
- Celebrate progress: Recognize and reward both big achievements and small wins to keep your team motivated and engaged.
Industry Resource: Tools like Trello and Asana can help teams collaborate effectively and maintain transparency on tasks and progress.
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Prose specializes in helping businesses create teams that excel and align with their values. Reach out to us today to see how we can help you build a high-performing team. Contact us at prosemedia.com.
