“Just because you’re different doesn’t mean you’re broken.”

In this episode, Vanessa Schafer, Managing Director at Blue Skies Consulting, joins Frontline Insights to explore the real reasons teams hit friction — and how recognizing patterns in behavior can help you lead with more clarity and connection.

With deep experience leading complex transformation programs, Vanessa shares how team dynamics often falter not because of poor tools or planning, but because people interpret each other through completely different lenses.

You’ll hear five personality types that often surface under pressure — from the Power Player to the Grumbler — and how understanding these roles can shift how you communicate, collaborate, and get momentum back.

Vanessa also reflects on her own tendencies, how she’s built a steady leadership presence over time, and which personality type still tests her patience.

🎧 Listen now to reframe how you show up in team settings — and move forward when things feel stuck.

📄 Bonus: Read Vanessa’s article “5 Personality Types & How to Manage Them on Your Team": https://bit.ly/4o5Z4t1

A production of Blue Skies Consulting

Executive Producer: Justin Nolte
Hosted by Kenis Folk
Content and Episode Planning by Giraud Jackson
Audio Engineering and Editing by Brandon Friedel