Episode 122: The Emotionally Intelligent Team with Vanessa Druskat
The Workplace Podcast in association with Dynamic PartnersShow Notes
In this episode, William Corless speaks with Dr. Vanessa Druskat, author of The Emotionally Intelligent Team: Building Collaborative Groups That Outperform the Rest.
Vanessa reveals how high-performing teams use emotional intelligence as a system, not a personality trait. She shares the routines, rituals, and norms that help teams build trust, manage emotions, and create accountability from quick check-ins to playful “yellow and green card” feedback systems.
💬 In this episode:
How emotionally intelligent teams handle conflict constructively The neuroscience of belonging and team motivation Turning everyday interactions into opportunities for trust and alignment How leaders can model vulnerability without losing authority
A must-listen for anyone serious about creating teams that perform — and stay human.
Find out more about Vanessa and her work here: https://www.vanessadruskat.com/
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