066: When Resentment is Building in Your Team

Playing In The Sandbox

In this powerful episode of the Leadership Sandbox, Tammy J. Bond tackles the critical issue of resentment building within teams. Resentment is often a silent but destructive force that can severely impact your team's dynamics and productivity. With staggering statistics highlighting the cost of unresolved conflict, Tammy provides insights and actionable strategies to address and prevent resentment before it festers.

Key Insights:

• [1:25] The Hidden Costs of Resentment: Teams with unresolved resentment can see productivity decrease by up to 70%. Are you prepared to lose that much?

• [06:45] Signs of Building Resentment: Learn to identify passive-aggressive behaviors, gossip, and disengagement from projects as indicators that resentment may be setting in.

• [08:47] Leadership Responsibility: Understand how your actions or inaction can contribute to resentment in your team and the importance of owning these dynamics.

• [11:54] Actionable Strategies: Tammy shares effective methods for addressing resentment, including conducting one-on-one check-ins, validating feelings, and creating collaborative solutions.

• [14:14] Building a Culture of Communication: Discover the importance of cultivating an environment where team members feel safe to express their frustrations and work through conflicts.

Join Tammy as she delves into these vital topics and equips you with the tools you need to tackle resentment in your workplace head-on.

Resources:

• Don't miss out on the bonus resource: 5 Questions to Uncover Resentment in Your Team. Available for download on the Podcast page of our website (Episode 066).

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