The Psychology of Teams & People:

Insights from Within.

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The Hygge Contract: What High-Performing Teams Know About Thanksgiving

The Hygge Contract: What High-Performing Teams Know About Thanksgiving

This week’s newsletter explores how the same psychology that drives high-performing teams can transform your Thanksgiving gathering. We break down the Danish concept of hygge, a shared social contract of collective comfort, and show how naming the “goal” of your holiday can reduce conflict, increase connection, and create a smoother group dynamic.

Think of it as applying your best facilitation skills at home: align on the vibe, protect the we over the me, and create a gathering that feels grounded, warm, and intentional.

A quick, practical read for anyone who leads teams at work, and a family on Thursday.

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The Hidden Cost of Misalignment: Why Culture Cracks Before Strategy Does

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The Middle Manager Advantage: Unlocking Your Organization's Strategic Core

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From Control to Curiosity: What Great Leaders Actually Do

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Ambiguity vs. Structure: Finding the Balance in Hypergrowth

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Scaling Culture Without Losing Connection: The Old Guard vs. New Guard Tension

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The Greatest Burden a Team Can Carry

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Why High-Performing Teams Fail: The Cohesion Tipping Point You Can’t See

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Psycho-Hacking for Teams: The New Way to Build High-Performance Cultures

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The Safety to Speak Up

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You Can’t Build What You Can’t See

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Summer: It’s Not a Slump. It’s a Signal.

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The Psychology of Truth During Stress and Uncertainty

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Endings, Beginnings, and What We Carry Forward

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The AI Revolution Is Here, but Where’s the Human in the Conversation?

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The Warning Signs: Recognizing Disconnection in the Workplace

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Beyond Attendance: Building Genuine Connection in Communities

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Trust: More Than a Feeling

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Connection, Conversations, Craving More

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Team Story, Words Matter, Culture

Hi there. I’m Dr. Bobbi Wegner.

Welcome to The Psychology of Teams and People: Insights from Within. I am a psychologist who lives at the intersection of psychology, business, and technology. I teach organizational psychology at Harvard. I spend a lot of time inside companies across the globe. And, I am the founder and CEO of Groops.

Groops brings experts in organizational psychology to help teams deepen cohesion and improve functioning, at scale. AI helps us provide ongoing insights and recommendations - and allows us to see themes across the team, within the organization, and between companies.

Each message includes (a) noticing and wonderings about everyday psychology at work, (b) a quote to think about, (c) questions to deepen understanding, and (d) something to try. Enjoy!