Simina Fodor recounts a situation where leadership's refusal to acknowledge the team's sacrifices led to decreased morale and trust, resulting in disengagement and missed deadlines.
Leadership's dismissal of team bonuses for exceptional efforts caused team dynamics to collapse, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and appreciating team contributions.
Simina recommends the book 'The Making of a Manager' by Julie Zhuo for insights on effective management and its parallels with Scrum Mastery, focusing on understanding humans before processes.
Simina encourages advocating for proper recognition of team efforts when leadership views such dedication as routine, highlighting the impact of leadership communication on team morale.