Why the Best Teams High Five More - And Science Proves It

00:00:00 Welcome to the Party + Adam Grant Cold Open
00:00:30 “This episode will blow your mind”
00:01:00 Final Four is SET 👀 (All #1 Seeds?!?!)
00:02:00 Texas DOMINANCE (142-point margin 😳)
00:03:30 Bracket Challenge Chaos + Leaderboard Shakeup
00:05:30 Jordan Robinson Breaks Down Final Four
00:08:30 Can ANYONE Beat UConn?
00:11:30 The Secret Weapon: Team Chemistry
00:14:00 The “Touch” Study 🤯 (Why High Fives Matter)
00:22:00 Adam Grant on Culture, Leadership & Team Dynamics

March Madness is delivering, and so is the energy on this episode. Julie and Abby are joined by women’s basketball expert Jordan Robinson to break down a stacked Final Four, from Texas vs. UCLA to the highly anticipated rematch between UConn and South Carolina. They dig into what’s actually separating these teams right now, momentum, mindset, and yes…team chemistry (including a surprisingly deep dive into “touches” 👀).

Then, the conversation shifts from the court to something bigger: what really makes a great team? From a powerful story out of Tennessee about culture and leadership to a fascinating sit-down with organizational psychologist Adam Grant, this episode explores how trust, connection, and accountability shape success, whether you’re chasing a championship or building something of your own.

Because at the highest level, it’s not just about talent, it’s about the people, the relationships, and the culture you create together.

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The NBA Study on ‘touching’: psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding

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