Overcoming the Barriers to Collaboration & Innovation

In this Coach Video Tip, Building Champions COO Dan Foster sits down with Executive Coach Carlos Marín to unpack a leadership behavior that often goes unnoticed—but can have a major impact on team performance: unintentionally shutting down collaboration and innovation.

Drawing from real coaching insights, Carlos explains how the pressure to have all the answers can create subtle barriers that limit trust, creativity, and contribution. Together, they explore simple yet powerful ways leaders can create a culture where ideas thrive and diverse perspectives are welcomed.