Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast #360: Can You Really Work with Complicated People?
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Sep 4, 2025 Explore strategies for effectively navigating relationships with complicated people. Discover the power of empathy and the 'humanity check' to shift your perspective. Learn how curiosity can bridge gaps in communication and reduce friction in leadership. Delve into the importance of self-awareness and setting boundaries to protect your productivity while maintaining positive connections. Emphasize kindness and high road leadership to foster collaboration and mutual understanding in both professional and personal environments.
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See People As People First
- Seeing someone as a person, not a problem, changes your approach and influence.
- You must choose your mindset because how you view others determines collaboration outcomes.
Run A Humanity Check
- Run a humanity check by asking what pressures, values, and contributions to friction exist.
- Use those answers to build empathy before reacting to difficult behavior.
Use Curiosity Mapping
- Map role, relationships, and rewards to understand someone's motivations and protections.
- Treat difficult behavior as a protective response inside one of those circles.
