'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 intric
