Worklife with Adam Grant Bonus: Relationships at Work with Esther Perel
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Mar 30, 2020 
Esther Perel, a renowned relationship therapist, dives into the complexities of workplace dynamics with Adam Grant. They tackle the challenges of trust, power dynamics, and conflict resolution in professional settings. Perel emphasizes the need for accountability while balancing vulnerability and autonomy. The conversation challenges traditional views on workplace relationships, especially around concepts like 'work spouses,' advocating for a deeper understanding of emotional investments at work. Their insights blend personal growth with the quest for meaning in our careers.
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Power Dynamics in Relationships
- Power dynamics exist in all relationships, and it's neither inherently good nor bad.
- Power involves dependence and trust, and it can come from various sources, not just hierarchy.
The Nature of Trust
- Trust is a complex concept with varying definitions, encompassing vulnerability, processes, and confident engagement with the unknown.
- Transparency doesn't always build trust; sometimes, it leads to surveillance, which is the opposite of trust.
Peekaboo and Trust
- Esther Perel uses the childhood game of peekaboo to explain the development of trust.
- It represents object constancy and the belief that someone exists even when out of sight, forming the basis of trust.