28. Building Strong Relationships: How t...

“I’m not saying necessarily fight more, I’m saying fight better.”Conflict doesn’t have to mean avoidance or escalation. Priya Parker, expert facilitator, strategic advisor and author of The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict, argues there’s a third option: “hea ... Show More

“What you think is not gospel.”Can arguing with yourself make you happier? Martin Seligman, positive psychology pioneer and author of Agency: The Psychological History of Human Progress, says our negative thoughts don’t have to dictate how we feel. By recognizing our internal nar ... Show More

“Everybody you interact with needs that signal of respect.”Feeling seen and respected can shape how we communicate and connect with others. For Stanford social psychologist and author of Churn: The Tension That Divides Us and How to Overcome, Claude Steele, understanding stereoty ... Show More

<p>Secrets from the massively popular Stanford business school course on interpersonal hygiene.</p> <p>Carole Robin and David Bradford taught the most popular elective course at the Stanford Graduate School of Business for a combined total of 75 years. Officially, the name of the ... Show More

<p>We talk a lot on this show about social connection, but in this episode we're going to get super granular on how to actually do relationships better.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Carole Robin and David Bradford taught the most popular elective course at the Stanford Graduate School of ... Show More

We talk to Stanford lecturers David Bradford and Carole Robin about the six characteristics of an exceptional relationship and their relevance to all relationships in our lives from friends to family and colleagues. We look at how to shift out relationships along the continuum to ... Show More

In today’s episode, we cover building stronger connections with Dr. Carole Robin. Carole Robin, Ph.D. was the Dorothy J. King Lecturer in Leadership at Stanford's Graduate School of Business where she helped to further develop the Interpersonal Dynamics Course, and is now the aut ... Show More

I believe that in many ways, the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. Good quality relationships help us with our physical health, our mental health and our happiness. Today, I’m delighted to welcome two fantastic guests who are experts on how we can ... Show More

Have you got an exceptional relationship? And I don’t necessarily mean a romantic relationship, although that’s fantastic if you do, but I’m actually referring to any relationship where you can be your most authentic and vulnerable self. It could be a childhood friend, a work col ... Show More

<p><strong>Carole Robin</strong> spent over 20 years teaching the Stanford Graduate School of Business course Interpersonal Dynamics, affectionately known as “Touchy Feely.” After leaving Stanford, she founded a nonprofit called Leaders in Tech, which applies the Touchy Feely pri ... Show More

Relationships play a vital role in our personal and professional lives, and fostering meaningful connections is key to our happiness and success. In this episode, Brendon explores practical strategies for building strong relationships, whether it's with friends, family, colleague ... Show More

Whether we’re interacting with colleagues, clients, friends, family members or strangers, conversations are the way most of us build — or break — relationships. And yet we don’t often think deeply about how to approach this type of casual communication.  Alison Wood Brooks, assoc ... Show More

<p>In today’s fast-paced world, meaningful conversations can often feel elusive. Yet, these connections are vital for building strong relationships, whether in personal life or business. The art of communication goes beyond simply talking—it’s about understanding, engaging, and f ... Show More