Episode 122: The Emotionally Intelligent Team with Vanessa Druskat
Update: 2025-10-15
Description
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: Dr. Vanessa Urch Druskat
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