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About the Author:
Meet Ilona Vass
Ilona Vass is an expert in leadership and team communication.
ILONA VASS grew up in Vienna, Austria and has always been surrounded by music and dance, which influenced the concepts presented in this book.
In her first career in aviation, she developed a deep interest in managing multicultural teams with a strong focus on building a harmonious and productive working environment. Ilona has lived and worked in China and Europe and currently resides in Australia.
She is on an inspired mission to improve the way humans speak with each other and handle challenging conversations with ease and dignity. She helps people-leaders discover and expand their full potential in managing teams well and how to build an excellent everyday communication infrastructure, always keeping human originality in mind.
“People are the most complex system on the planet. Leading and managing people is difficult, challenging work. Ilona Vass introduces an exquisite metaphor, harmony, to guide us intelligently and practically on the vagaries, variances, and variety needed to lead and manage teams successfully. I’ve read hundreds of books on this stuff. Team Harmony is a stand-out. Ilona elegantly and eloquently packs an enormous practical punch into Team Harmony that gave me guidance and wisdom in practical measures. If you lead a team, learn from Ilona Vass. Bravo.”
Colin James
Co-Founder, Colin James Method
2020 Australian Keynote Speaker of the Year, 2008 Australian Educator of the Year
“Team Harmony is a must-read for mid-level managers navigating today’s intricate workplace dynamics. This book offers a holistic approach to leadership that goes beyond traditional management books. The concept of striking the right chord within teams is brilliantly explored, and the case studies provide relatable examples that drive home the principles. If you seek a roadmap to lead with empathy and clarity and positively impact team dynamics, then Team Harmony is a valuable and unique addition to your leadership bookshelf.”
Wayne Pearce
OAM Wayne Pearce Advantage
NRL Legend,
Hall of Fame Top 100 Players
“I love how Ilona Vass has layered Team Harmony using music as the canvas for leadership, communication and collaboration. The blank canvas of music is silence. Notes layered on the canvas create melody, harmony and resolution interspersed with discord and bare silence. It’s the perfect metaphor for middle managers seeking to create and sustain team harmony. Equally perfect is the way Vass presents ideas and concepts that are deep on practicality, with exercises clearly segmented to make this a book for pragmatic managers making greater progress through better communication with their team. Like music, I feel it deepens communication to touch our souls. Communication that brings people together more than words ever can. This book gifts you the best of Ilona’s experience here in your hand.”
Dr. Richard Hodge
This Century Thinking & Design Expert
Mentor’s Mentor, Thought Leaders Business School, Faculty Member
“The Only Communication Playbook You Need. What I love about Team Harmony is the commonsense guidance it provides that’s grounded in sound research, observations and first-hand experience of the author. The musical metaphor and three-element model are accessible and relatable, providing managers in the modern workplace with the tools and techniques to drive better team dynamics. The real-world examples of miscommunication, their impact and ways to fix them brought the Resonance, Consonance, Dissonance model to life. If you’re a people leader looking for inspiration to refresh or upgrade your communication skills, this is the only playbook you’ll need.”
Paul Scott
General Manager, LMS365
“Orchestrating Leadership Excellence. Team Harmony is a must-read for mid-level managers navigating today’s intricate workplace dynamics. The author’s deep understanding of mid-level managers’ challenges shines through every page. The concept of striking the right chord within teams is brilliantly explored. The emphasis on fostering harmony within teams resonated with me, and the actionable techniques and strategies have already yielded positive results in my leadership journey. Team Harmony is your transformational tool if you’re eager to create a harmonious and high-performing team.”
Ada Cheng
CEO, Australian Nursing Home Foundation (ANHF)
“Team Harmony offers crucial guidance for mid-senior-level managers navigating the intricate landscape of cross-cultural diversity within the global workplace. Highlighting the pivotal link between diversity and success, the book not only acknowledges the challenges but also provides invaluable insights on cultivating harmonious cultures. Through a skilful narrative, the author understands the delicate balance required to lead teams to success by crafting a harmonious contemporary workspace. A truly enlightening read, Team Harmony is an essential resource for anyone seeking to leave a profound impact in diverse workplaces.”
Sachin Khisti
Managing Director, Carrington Associates
