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The Art and Science of Emotionally Intelligent Team Building with Vanessa Druskat
Season 1 Episode 94
Join us in this episode of Leading Human as we delve into the importance of team norms, emotional intelligence, and collaborative culture with Vanessa Drucker, author of 'The Emotionally Intelligent Team.' Discover how the right practices can transform team dynamics, optimize interactions, and enhance performance. Vanessa shares insightful stories and practical steps on building psychologically safe and emotionally intelligent teams. Make sure to watch this episode to learn the secrets of high-performing teams and how to implement them in your organization.
00:00 Introduction to Emma AI and Today's Guest
00:36 The Power of Team-Based Tools
01:43 Introducing Vanessa Druskat and Her Work
09:46 Vanessa Joins the Conversation
09:57 The Importance of Emotional Norms in Teams
10:24 Real-World Example: Engineers' Transformation
16:09 Building Psychological Safety in Teams
17:20 The Role of Leaders in Team Culture
18:49 Implementing Team Norms and Accountability
23:42 Measuring and Changing Team Culture
25:43 Team Building Exercises: Getting to Know Each Other
26:46 Establishing Team Norms
28:06 The Role of the Leader in Team Culture
30:16 Dealing with Difficult Personalities
32:48 The Importance of Belonging in Teams
40:28 Rapid Fire Questions: Insights on Team Dynamics
44:34 Conclusion and Resources
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