I wanted to share some exciting news with you – a brand new episode on our leadership podcast is now live with a very special guest, Michael Bungay Stanier.
Michael is best known for his book The Coaching Habit, a classic in coaching circles. His most recent book, How to Work with (Almost) Anyone, shows how to build the Best Possible Relationship with the key people at work.
Michael’s biggest joy is to help people know they’re awesome and that they’re doing great – we all need a reminder from time to time!
Here are 4 key takeaways (and there were more) I got from our conversation and I believe will greatly benefit you in your personal and professional life:
1️⃣ The Power of Keystone Conversations
These conversations not only provide an opportunity to learn more, but they also give permission to continuously check in and discuss the health of your working relationship. So, find out how to initiate these conversations and keep them ongoing!
2️⃣ Don’t Be That Manager
As the saying goes, “people join organizations, but they leave managers.” Be the leader who fosters strong relationships with your team members and ensure that you are not the manager people want to leave.
3️⃣ Self-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence
The more you know yourself, the better you can articulate your needs and expectations in a relationship. By increasing your own emotional intelligence and becoming wiser about yourself, you can navigate relationships more effectively.
4️⃣ Be real
As soon as we got going, we got real. We embraced our imperfections and looked at the importance of authenticity to build trust, psychological safety, connection, and meaningful relationships.
Michael’s insights are practical and thought-provoking. You’ll find yourself fully absorbed in their wisdom and will walk away with actionable steps to implement in your own life.
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Remember, leadership is all about building strong relationships, so let’s strive to be the leaders who make a positive impact!
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