How Leaders Build Better Workplace Relationships

Most workplace “relationship problems” aren’t personality problems. They’re pressure problems. In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman sits down with leadership coach Kate Franklin to unpack why stress turns reasonable people into version-2.0 disasters.. and why “just be more resilient” is NOT the answer. You’ll hear: •Why chronic pressure makes behaviour worse (and normalizes it) •The real reason your boss relationship shapes your work more than your job description does •How to get useful feedback (up and down the hierarchy) without setting off a threat response •Two simple tools that cut through drama fast: “turn the complaint into a request” and the 15-minute rule (let it go or talk about it) •A practical check-in habit that lowers friction in five minutes If you’ve ever thought, “Is it them… or is it me?” — this one’s for you. ✉️ Get in touch at: [email protected] Follow us: Instagram - @ethreeconsulting LinkedIn - ethree-consulting | Neuroworks Website: https://www.ethree.ca | https://neuroworks.ca/ HR Toolkit!: https://www.ethree.ca/hr-toolkit/ Chapters (00:00:00) - The culture of low-level behavior(00:00:51) - Wired to Work: How to Build Relationships(00:02:01) - Kate on The Business Coach Podcast(00:04:44) - On Community and The Role of Work(00:06:24) - Relationships in the Workplace(00:11:45) - How to Prioritize Relational Skills(00:18:16) - The Need to Engage at Work(00:19:37) - The Importance of a Remote Team Meeting(00:24:56) - What Do Leaders Need to Know to Be a Leader?(00:25:26) - How to Deal with Bad Bosses(00:30:25) - How to Give Feedback to Your Boss(00:33:35) - How to Build Trust in the Team(00:41:06) - How to Turn Your Complaint Into a Request(00:43:52) - The Role of the Leader(00:50:36) - Kate Franklin on Working Well With Your Team