Trust Is a Four-Layer Cake: Why We Can’t Avoid Uncomfortable Conversations (with Liane Davey, Author)

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Team misalignment can often disguise itself as trust and dynamic issues. So how can managers and leaders ensure their teams are aligned and trust one another? 

In episode #146, Liane explains the conflict debt that occurs when we avoid necessary, uncomfortable conversations. Liane Davey is the author of the book “The Good Fight” and is known as the “teamwork doctor” and has over 25 years of experience working with hundreds of team to help them achieve high performance. 

Liane shares how she approaches dysfunctional teams, why trust is a four-layer cake, and why there is no such thing as being fair as a manager. 

Tune in to hear all about Liane’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[4:19] Conflict debt

[17:55] One-on-one meetings 

[21:25] Dysfunctional teams 

[26:34] Trust building 

[37:03] Being fair as a manager 

[40:09] Returning to office 

[46:05] What is worth fighting for? 

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• https://www.lianedavey.com/ 

• Watch her video on 1 Yes and 3 Less

• Follow Liane on Twitter

• Read Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath

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