You know that feeling when someone joins a project and you instantly relax?
And then there are the people who somehow create more meetings, more emails, more confusion and more work for everyone around them.
In this episode, Em and Lisa unpack the small workplace habits that make people easy to work with, and the ones that quietly make things harder.
They share practical ways to reduce friction, improve collaboration and become the colleague everyone wants on their team.
Plus, Lisa shares a simple meeting framework that could save you hours every week. If you've ever wondered why some people seem to make work feel effortless, this episode is for you.
Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.
Book recommendation: The Trusted Advisor by Charles Green
And if you want some fast skills from Learna:
Check out 'Build trust fast' in Learna.Click the link below on mobile to get into it:https://www.learna-app.com?id=l-aSenXj6878
Or check out 'Naming your value at work' in Learna.Click the link below on mobile to get into it:https://www.learna-app.com?id=l-lSlExM4482
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Courtney Ammenhauser
SENIOR PRODUCER: Thom Lion
VIDEO PRODUCER: Marlena Cacciotti
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