Episode 7

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4th Apr 2024

"Embrace the Suck" when things get messy with Amber Rios Flores

“Building those relationships will sometimes smooth over things like that, where it allows you the space to send a more direct email or communication.” - Amber Rios Flores

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In this episode, a conversation with Amber Rios Flores highlights the importance of authenticity and prioritizing relationship building to achieve success at work. We also explore what it means to “embrace the suck” when things get messy and hard in relationships as that is where long-term trust and commitment can be built.

👉 Bring authenticity to your relationships; it's essential for true connection and trust.

👉 Give yourself and others grace, recognizing that everyone is juggling their own challenges.

👉 "Embrace the suck" – acknowledge the rough patches as opportunities for strengthening bonds, but don't dwell in negativity.

👉 Build genuine relationships first; they are the foundation that makes achieving work goals smoother and more effective.

👉 Leverage differences within work relations to enhance partnership effectiveness and personal growth.

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Amber Rios Flores is a dedicated professional with a relentless pursuit of excellence who refuses to settle for mediocrity in her career or personal life. Passionate about teaching, facilitating, and fostering meaningful connections, she strives to make a lasting impact on everyone she encounters. As a seasoned trainer, presenter, and advocate for personal branding, Amber empowers individuals and companies to maximize their potential. With a background in Adult Education & Training and ongoing studies in Educational Technology, she blends expertise with a love for learning, all while unwinding with a good video game session during my downtime.

Connect with Amber on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberriosflores/

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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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Unlocking High Performance
How leaders unlock performance by creating the conditions for people to do their best work
Unlocking High Performance is a podcast for leaders who want strong results without burning their people out in the process.

Hosted by Jason Lauritsen, the show explores how clarity, alignment, and connection shape performance at work. Jason draws from his work with CEOs, executive teams, and leaders to examine why work so often becomes heavier, slower, and more frustrating than it needs to be and how to fix it.

Some episodes are solo reflections. Others are conversations with leaders and practitioners navigating real constraints and consequences. Each conversation looks beyond tactics to understand the leadership and organizational conditions that make performance possible.

The podcast focuses on the systems that drive performance, not leadership theory or quick fixes. Listeners will walk away with a clearer understanding of how work actually gets done and how to build environments where people perform at their best.

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