Why Smart Teams Still Fail

What makes some teams thrive while others struggle? Leadership expert Dr. Vanessa Druskat joins Lauren to share why team success depends on emotional intelligence—not just talent. You’ll learn: Why emotionally intelligent teams outperform others How to build trust and psychological safety Simple steps to boost your team’s emotional IQ Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: Guide to working with me: Guest Resources: Website: Book: Career Contessa Resources Book 1:1 career coaching session: Take an online course: Get your personalized salary report: Sponsor Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/careercontessa. See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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Why Smart Teams Still Fail is an episode from The Career Contessa Podcast by Lauren McGoodwin.

This episode is 00:30:33 long.

This episode was published on Feb 10, 2026.

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