Episode 82 - Emotion at Work in High Performing Teams (part II)

About this episode

Phil Willcox discusses the role of emotion in building high-performing teams, focusing on communication, wellbeing, recognition, and performance.

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Emotion at Work podcast, host Phil Willcox dives into the integral role of emotion in building and sustaining high-performing teams. Following on from the previous discussion on meetings, accountability, relationships and decision-making, Phil shifts focus to four additional critical areas: communication, wellbeing, recognition and performance. With emotion woven throughout these elements, Phil shares insights and actionable advice for creating environments where people feel safe, optimistic, and confident. Phil explores: How communication strategies—formal and informal—impact team dynamics and project outcomes. The significance of emotional wellbeing, particularly in high-pressure environments, and practical ways to support it. The power of recognition and fostering a culture of appreciation to amplify team collaboration. The emotional foundation of performance and how feelings shape outcomes and success. Expect reflective questions to challenge your thinking and help embed emotion-led practices in your own team. What’s Next? Future episodes promise to expand on these themes with expert guests, including High Performing Teams coach Kim…

People in this episode

Host: Phil Willcox

Topics covered

• high performing teams
• communication
• wellbeing
• recognition
• performance

Keywords

• emotion
• team dynamics
• accountability
• decision-making
• culture of appreciation

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Emotion at Work in High Performing Teams, Emotion at Work

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