Episode 81 - Emotion at Work in High Performing Teams

Episode 81 - Emotion at Work in High Performing Teams

From Emotion At Work by Phil Willcox

March 24, 2025 · 43 min · Episode 83

About this episode

Phil Willcox explores the critical role of emotions in fostering high-performing teams in this first part of a mini-series.

Emotion at Work Podcast – High-Performing Teams: Part 1 In this episode, Phil Willcox explores the critical role of emotions in fostering high-performing teams. This is the first part of a mini-series that delves into the essence of high performance and how emotions drive it. What’s in This Episode? Phil dives deep into: Emotion-Driven Performance: Why emotions are at the heart of high-performing teams and the idea that "you can't think your way into high performance." Blueprint for High-Performing Teams: Introducing a framework developed through extensive work with construction industry teams, with insights shared to test and apply more broadly. Key Levers for High Performance: Covering four out of eight factors from the blueprint: Meetings – Using the "POST" approach (Purpose, Outcome, Structure, Timing) to ensure meetings propel performance forward. Accountability – Clarifying roles and responsibilities to drive efficiency and effectiveness. Decision-Making – Leveraging strategies like premortems to anticipate and navigate challenges effectively. Relationships – Building trust, support, and constructive challenge to strengthen team dynamics. Reflection Prompts Throughout the…

People in this episode

Host: Phil Willcox

Topics covered

  • high-performing teams
  • emotions in the workplace
  • team dynamics
  • performance improvement

Keywords

  • emotion-driven performance
  • accountability
  • decision-making
  • meetings
  • relationships

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