Nonnas

We recently watched Nonnas, a Vince Vaughn movie based on a true story about a New York restaurant staffed entirely by grandmothers (or Nonnas) as chefs.

The film follows the team’s journey through the classic phases of storming, norming, and performing. The four grandmothers begin with conflict and chaos, then slowly learn to understand and respect one another until they become a truly cohesive team.

Beyond the obvious lesson about the process of storming, norming, and performing in team development, what struck me most was the role of setbacks in that process.

Teams that rely on a single leader often crumble when things fall apart. But great teams discover that leadership can and should come from different places at different times.

Setbacks test resolve. They reveal character. And they remind everyone that when the moment comes, anyone can step up to lead.

That was on full display at Nonnas. And it was a wonderful reminder of what makes teams great.

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