So, what does it take to make the best working relationships? The same ingredients in any relationship, really: a big helping of bravery and the will to dig into deep conversations.

There's more to it than that of course, and on this episode, Simplify favorite Michael Bungay Stanier takes Caitlin through it. This is a gentle-but-probing conversation in which you'll learn about the sweet spot between safety and bravery, how to make your colleagueships safer and more vital, and what psychological bravery is made of. You'll also hear about repairing relationships when something goes wrong, and why active recovery will always win out over just letting it happen.

Today's episode featured...
How to Work With (Almost) Anyone by Michael Bungay Stanier
Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B Rosenberg
Talk to Me Like I'm Someone You Love by Nancy Dreyfus

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Michael Bungay Stanier: Build Brave Work Relationships