Mum and dad had a conversation about how they would like to be with each other in the remaining weeks or months that you have. It was definitely a bit of an awkward conversation. Mum thoroughly didn't want to do it, Dad was pretty resistant to as well but they kind of said, well, okay, why not? And it created a freedom and a lightness in that relationship because it meant that they kind of named and owned their stress and the anxiety and what kind of drove each other crazy about each other. The first benefits is being able to bring out our best and avoid the things that might bring out our worst.
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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