Collaboration, Communication & Connections

Collaboration, Communication & Connections

“How healthy are your personal and work relationships right now? Building brilliant relationships is hugely important for our happiness and personal progression. If we’re able to connect through proper communication the collaboration process isn’t just easier, it’s far more powerful, efficient and valuable to ourselves and our teams. Read this article by Kara Cutruzzula in collaboration with Author Jim Tamm & TED Ideas.
What does defensiveness have to do with collaboration? Former judge Jim Tamm thinks that defensiveness is the major obstacle that prevents people from working well together. When we get defensive, “we put way more into self-preservation than we do into problem-solving,” resulting in painful moments and poor collaboration. The solution? A healthy dose of self awareness, observation and letting go.

Watch this Ted Talk with Author Priya Parker.
Why do some gatherings take off and others don’t? Author Priya Parker shares three easy steps to turn your meetings, and holidays into meaningful, transformative gatherings. We love Parker’s advice to consider the purpose of the gathering to create impactful conversations and connections with your friends, family and colleagues.

Listen to this podcast with Amazing If founders Helen Tupper & Sarah Ellis.
In this podcast, Helen and Sarah talk about what it means to have brilliant work relationships and how to balance the transactional, interdependent and transformational relationships we build. Take the D.I.S.C test and use the results to power up your communication.

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