Strategies for Effective Leadership and Team Cohesion with Jeff Brittain

The Psychology of Work: Why People Do What They Do

In this episode of "The Psychology of Work," Jeff Brittain reveals the secret behind transforming team dynamics and breaking down communication barriers to achieve organizational harmony. Discover how listening with intent and understanding team priorities can turn conflict into collaboration.

Jeff Brittain is a seasoned professional known for his holistic approach to teamwork and mission accomplishment. With extensive experience in the corporate world, Jeff has successfully led immediate teams as well as collaborated with a wide array of partners. His expertise spans overseeing IT support functions involving 650 third-party personnel from various companies. Jeff excels in uniting diverse groups, whether within a startup or a large organization, to achieve a common goal. He fundamentally believes in the broadest definition of a team, encompassing all necessary contributors to drive success.

Below are the key takeaways from this episode:

• Communication Techniques: Jeff Brittain highlights the significance of analyzing meeting dynamics and focusing on verbal and non-verbal cues, advocating for a listening-first approach.
• Collaboration in Problem-Solving: Jeff shares an example of diverse departments overcoming blame through data analysis and collective action, emphasizing the power of collaborative solutions.
• Holistic Leadership: Jeff stresses the importance of treating everyone as unique contributors, respecting their priorities, and co-creating solutions for a cohesive team.
• Importance of Context: Both Jeff and Dr. Bobbi Wegner discuss how understanding context and questioning assumptions can resolve conflicts and enhance team alignment.
• Networking and Understanding: Jeff's network-oriented leadership approach, centered on understanding and helping, is highlighted as a way to improve team dynamics and alleviate social anxieties.

Todays guest, Jeff Brittain, can be found online at:

Website: HealthCare.Bayer.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbrittain/

Your host, Dr. Bobbi Wegner, can be found online at:

Groops: https://www.joingroops.com/

Personal Website: https://www.drbobbiwegner.com/

Harvard Faculty Page: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/directory/faculty/bobbi-wegner

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiwegner/