The Look & Sound of Leadership How to Deepen Relationships at Work
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May 6, 2025 A leader seeks to improve her people skills through coaching. Two key methods emerge: Matching and Curiosity. Matching involves aligning purpose, energy, and vulnerability with others. Curiosity thrives with open-ended questions that invite reflection. Listening actively and answering thoughtfully can also deepen connections. This conversation highlights practical techniques to enhance workplace relationships and create a more connected environment.
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Grace's Relationship Challenge
- Grace struggled with likability and deepening relationships at work despite high project skills.
- Her story illustrates how personal challenges with connection affect workplace perception.
Matching and Curiosity Impact
- Deepening relationships involves matching and curiosity as core strategies.
- Matching includes purpose, energy, conversations, and vulnerability to foster connection.
Guide Conversations Actively
- Match the other person's conversation but maintain control to guide important topics.
- Redirect respectfully when time limits require shifting focus in conversations.
