Mastering Communication for Healthier Work Relationships with O'Brien McMahon

Check-In with Jason Lauritsen

"And what I've come to realize is value can be described in a number of different ways, and it's just a matter of what's valuable to the other person." - O’Brien McMahon

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In this compelling episode of "Better Relationships, Better Work," we explore the intricacies of communication in both personal and professional realms with guest, O’Brien McMahon. We explore tips for how to recover when you say the wrong things, what “value” means in relationships, and the importance of diversity and difference in relationships.

In this episode:

- Uncover how O'Brien's introspective nature and childhood experiences have shaped his patient and open approach to building broader connections and meaningful relationships.

- Gain practice tips for how to communicate effectively, whether in a marriage or the workplace, and be reminded of how important it is to just keep communicating–even when it’s challenging.

- Dive into the significance of maintaining engagement in difficult conversations and the importance of communication skills for leaders, with insights on handling tough feedback and conflict resolution.

- Reflect on the concept of social capital and the enrichment of work relationships through shared experiences, values, and a commitment to individual growth beyond mere professional contributions.

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O’Brien McMahon is fascinated by the way people think, the way we relate, the reasons we behave the way we behave, and what it means to be a happy, healthy, high functioning human being.

Whether it’s exploring human behavior through his podcast, helping organizations improve their employee experience as a Total Rewards consultant, or relating life’s lessons to a younger generation through his children’s books, O’Brien loves learning the base principles that make people tick and sharing them with others so we can all make the most of the time we’re given.

Buy a copy of “How You Become YOU” here: https://obrienmcmahon.com/books/

Connect with O’Brien:

Website: https://obrienmcmahon.com/

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

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Jason Lauritsen is a dynamic keynote speaker and true thought leader in the world of work and employee engagement. He is dedicated to revolutionizing the way we Lead With Relationship™. He fearlessly challenges traditional norms to reshape the employee experience by consistently placing authentic human connection at the heart of leadership. Jason is the author of two books, Unlocking High Performance and Social Gravity.

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