304: How to Build an Elite Team that Delivers. Dr. Vanessa Druskat
SPEAK LIKE A CEO20 Nov 2025

304: How to Build an Elite Team that Delivers. Dr. Vanessa Druskat

If your team is smart, talented, and experienced – but still isn’t performing as they should – this episode is your wake-up call. Because the problem isn’t your people… it’s the norms driving how they interact.Today, you’re going to learn how to build team emotional intelligence on demand — the kind that unlocks trust, psychological safety, and fast alignment. If you want to lead a top 1% team, this is the playbook.In this must-listen episode, Oliver is joined by Dr. Vanessa Druskat, organizational psychologist, long-time collaborator of Daniel Goleman, and co-author of The Emotionally Intelligent Team – one of the most important leadership books of the year.We unpack why focusing on individuals is no longer enough, how to embed emotional intelligence into your team’s daily habits, the 3 essential norms that separate average teams from extraordinary ones, and how to measure and improve your team’s EQ, starting now.Vanessa offers a science-backed, deeply practical framework to create high-performing, human-centered teams – even in high-pressure, fast-changing environments.⏰ CHAPTERS00:00 - Introduction01:33 - Meet Dr. Vanessa Druskat & The Power of Team Emotional Intelligence04:25 - Why Individual EQ Isn’t Enough for Teams07:20 - The Relationship Between IQ and EQ10:09 - What Should Leaders Look for When Hiring?13:09 - The Three Essential Team Norms15:46 - Norm 1: Building Belonging & Trust19:22 - Norm 2: Creating Shared Purpose & Direction22:11 - Norm 3: Reaching Outside the Team25:20 - Is Team EQ Catching On?28:18 - How to Measure and Improve Team EQ31:00 - The Impact of Leadership and Culture Change34:00 - The Future: AI, Teams, and Emotional Intelligence37:00 - Vanessa’s Best Communication Advice39:00 - Wrap Up & Where to Learn MoreEnjoy the episode! Leave us your comments and ideas. We want to know what you think. You can find the "Team EI Quick Survey" mentioned in the episode here: https://www.vanessadruskat.com/resourcesGet your 50 Presentation Hacks from Oliver: https://eoipsocommunications.com/newsletter/

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