Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques 28. Building Strong Relationships: How to Effectively Communicate in Your Professional and Personal Life
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Feb 18, 2021 David Bradford, a Stanford GSB lecturer on leadership, and Carole Robin, a former lecturer at Stanford, team up to share their insights on building exceptional relationships. They discuss the crucial role of vulnerability and trust in communication. Highlights include the '15% rule' for gradual risk-taking in sharing, the power of disclosure to enhance connections, and effective feedback strategies. Listeners will learn how genuine inquiries can foster deeper ties, especially in today’s virtual interactions.
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Exceptional Relationships
- Exceptional relationships involve vulnerability, honesty, and trust.
- They also prioritize mutual growth and productive conflict resolution.
Building Exceptional Relationships
- Develop your capacity to understand both your internal state and others'.
- Use these signals to inform your interactions for stronger connections.
Agency and Choice
- Recognizing your agency in relationships is crucial.
- Choosing not to address an issue is different than being unable to, empowering reflection and growth.
