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The ONE Thing

437. How to Work with (Almost) Anyone

Jan 29, 2024
Michael Bungay Stanier, author of 'The Coaching Habit' and 'How to Work with Almost Anyone,' shares insights on building successful workplace relationships, forging lasting connections with colleagues and clients, and the importance of self-awareness and effective communication. Discover the power of keystone conversations, maintaining relationships, and repairing conflicts. Learn to find opportunities and bring out the best in yourself. Tune in to unravel the art of building impactful work relationships.
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Quick takeaways

  • Having conversations about our best qualities, preferences, past successes and failures, and repairing relationships can foster healthier and more effective working relationships.
  • Initiating Keystone conversations, which consist of five core questions, can lead to stronger connections and better outcomes in workplace relationships.

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Starting the Conversation for Better Relationships

The podcast episode focuses on the importance of having conversations about how we work together to foster better relationships. The main idea is that by discussing our best qualities, preferences, past successes and failures, and how we can repair relationships, we can create healthier and more effective working relationships. The episode highlights the need for vulnerability and honesty to build trust and psychological safety, which are essential for creating safe, vital, and repairable relationships. It also emphasizes the shared responsibility for the quality of working relationships and the power of being the person brave enough to start the conversation.

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