1088: How to Build Higher Performing Teams with Emotional Intelligence with Vanessa Druskat

1088: How to Build Higher Performing Teams with Emotional Intelligence with Vanessa Druskat

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job August 28, 2025 Duration: 44:59
Vanessa Druskat reveals an overlooked key to unlocking your team’s performance: emotional intelligence. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The number one skill leaders need to work on 2) Why a team of stars doesn’t guarantee results—and what will 3) Two easy practices that unlock greater performance Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1088 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT VANESSA —  Vanessa Druskat is an associate professor at the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire. As an internationally recognized leadership and team performance expert, Vanessa Druskat advises leaders and teams at over a dozen Fortune 500 and Fortune Global 500 companies. Her best-selling Harvard Business Review article (with S. Wolff) on emotionally intelligent teams has been chosen six times for inclusion in collections of HBR’s most valued articles. She is the recipient of multiple research and teaching awards. • Book: The Emotionally Intelligent Team: Building Collaborative Groups that Outperform the Rest • LinkedIn: Vanessa Druskat • Website: VanessaDruskat.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Tool: Stakeholder Analysis Worksheet • Organization: Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence • Book: Social: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Connect by Matthew Lieberman • Past episode: 159: Increasing Confidence by Increasing Self-Awareness with Dr. Tasha Eurich • Past episode: 1085: How to Find More Fun at Work Every Day with Bree Groff — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/beawesome • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Square. See how Square can transform your business by visiting Square.com/go/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever feel like there's a gap between the work you're doing and the work you know you're capable of? That's the space where How to Be Awesome at Your Job lives. Hosted by Pete, this long-running podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tactics that transform good performance into remarkable impact. Rather than abstract theory, each conversation with accomplished thought-leaders and results-getters focuses on extracting specific, actionable insights you can apply immediately. You'll hear real stories and candid advice that sharpen universal skills-like clear communication, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration-which are essential for any role that involves working with others and solving problems. With over 25 million downloads and recognition from places like The New York Times and Forbes, the podcast has become a trusted resource for professionals seeking more than just a checklist. It’s about cultivating a more fulfilling career, finding more meaning in your daily tasks, and yes, creating more wins and financial reward along the way. Tune in to discover how small shifts in approach can lead to significant gains in your performance, your well-being, and your overall enjoyment of the work you do.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
1101: Navigating the Four Seasons of Leadership with Carolyn Dewar [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:13
Carolyn Dewar shares insights from top CEOs on how to master each season of your leadership career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to avoid the nearly universal blind spot of leaders 2) How to thrive in any leadership role 3) H…
1097: Turning Conflict into Connection with Charles Duhigg [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:30
Charles Duhigg reviews his communication techniques for finding common ground in any conflict. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three-step looping method for making others feel heard 2) The secret principle for keeping conversati…
1096: How to Find More Humor and Fun at Work with Adam Christing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:11
Adam Christing discusses how anyone can use humor to connect and succeed at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why humor matters at work 2) How to bring the fun—even if you aren’t funny 3) The five laugh languages Subscribe or vi…
1094: How to Make Any Team Great with Steven Gaffney [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:40
Steven Gaffney shares actionable insights from his latest study on the behaviors, mindsets, and practices of consistently high achieving teams. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The critical question that fosters accountability 2) How…