How to Work with (Almost) Anyone with Michael Bungay Stanier

In this episode, Steven Morris and Michael Bungay Stanier discuss: Psychological safety enhances workplace dynamics How leaders can nurture the best relationships Side-stepping the drama triangle and focusing on clear communication Redefining your meaning of success Key Takeaways: Cultivating healthy working relationships is imperative for both personal happiness and success. Conversations that create psychological safety can enhance workplace dynamics. For leaders to nurture the best relationships possible, they should aim for safety, vitality, and repairability. These discussions are pivotal for cementing a successful and harmonious rapport. Conflict, if not managed well, tends to devolve into putting each person or party in the role of either the rescuer, the victim, or the persecutor. Clear out boundaries and remind everyone that the goal is to communicate effectively, not for either side to win or lose. Seek growth through overcoming challenges rather than simply amassing wins. Redefine your meaning of success; set meaningful goals, learn continuously, and know when to feel content and how you can contribute positively. "Keep asking yourself what success is, and then keep finding opportunities to do work that is thrilling and important and daunting, that gives you some principles to figure out some interesting stuff and be fulfilled." — Michael Bungay Stanier Michael Bungay Stanier’s book recommendations: Connect With Michael Bungay Stanier: Website: https://www.mbs.works/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbs_works LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbungaystanier YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdFUOWjr4uI6T45zN1uJZ3Q Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mbs_works-113849977032317 Get "The Beautiful Business" book by clicking on this link: https://the-beautiful-business.com/ Connect With Steven Morris Website: https://matterco.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenmorris111/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matter_smorris/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenMMorris

Episode 31 of the Beautiful Business podcast, hosted by Steven Morris, titled "How to Work with (Almost) Anyone with Michael Bungay Stanier" was published on August 12, 2024 and runs 53 minutes.

August 12, 2024 ·53m · Beautiful Business

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Episode Description

In this episode, Steven Morris and Michael Bungay Stanier discuss:

Psychological safety enhances workplace dynamics
How leaders can nurture the best relationships
Side-stepping the drama triangle and focusing on clear communication
Redefining your meaning of success

Key Takeaways:

Cultivating healthy working relationships is imperative for both personal happiness and success. Conversations that create psychological safety can enhance workplace dynamics.
For leaders to nurture the best relationships possible, they should aim for safety, vitality, and repairability. These discussions are pivotal for cementing a successful and harmonious rapport.
Conflict, if not managed well, tends to devolve into putting each person or party in the role of either the rescuer, the victim, or the persecutor. Clear out boundaries and remind everyone that the goal is to communicate effectively, not for either side to win or lose.
Seek growth through overcoming challenges rather than simply amassing wins. Redefine your meaning of success; set meaningful goals, learn continuously, and know when to feel content and how you can contribute positively.

"Keep asking yourself what success is, and then keep finding opportunities to do work that is thrilling and important and daunting, that gives you some principles to figure out some interesting stuff and be fulfilled." — Michael Bungay Stanier

Michael Bungay Stanier’s book recommendations:

Connect With Michael Bungay Stanier:

Website: https://www.mbs.works/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbs_works

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbungaystanier

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdFUOWjr4uI6T45zN1uJZ3Q

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mbs_works-113849977032317

Get "The Beautiful Business" book by clicking on this link: https://the-beautiful-business.com/

Connect With Steven Morris

Website: https://matterco.co/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenmorris111/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matter_smorris/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenMMorris

Steven Morris, CEO of Matter Consulting is an ever-curious life-seeker, brand and culture building expert, advisor, author, and speaker.

With over 27 years of entrepreneurial experience, he has served as a trusted advisor to over 3,000 business leaders and evolved more than 250 brands and cultures, including Google, Habitat for Humanity, Samsung, and Disney.

His best-selling book, "The Beautiful Business," and his widely read Insights blog are a testament to his consulting expertise in creating unignorable, magnetic, and sustainable companies.

His diverse interests, including meditation, fine art painting, surfing, and beekeeping, infuse his work with creativity, soul, and a deep understanding of the human experience.

You can find more podcasts and join 30,000+ other brilliant and soulful readers of his weekly INSIGHTS blog at MatterCo.