If you've got a working relationship that's been going for six years, in some ways, it's easier to have this conversation. If you're about to start working with somebody and they're like, okay, I've never done this before, but it can be a really powerful way to kind of kickstart a working relationship. And then with different types of relationships, you have a choice about how deep you want to go with this. That's a certain type of conversation.
In this episode, Michael Bungay Stanier explains keystone conversations and why this is vitally important in building the best possible relationships, both at work and in your personal life. Discover how these seemingly small conversations can lead to stronger, more collaborative, and more fulfilling connections. You’ll also learn:
- How any working or personal relationship can be made better
- Why it takes courage to initiate the invitation to work on a relationship that is important to you
- The 3 core elements of a relationship: safety, vitality, repairability
- Defining keystone conversations and why they’re so important in improving relationships
- How there is an important tension between safety and vitality
- How to look at problems in growth made instead of problem mode
- Why it’s important to make it safe to ask questions
- The importance of actively engaging in relationships so it doesn’t stagnate
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