Episode 3

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Published on:

7th Mar 2024

Mastering Communication for Healthier Work Relationships with O'Brien McMahon

"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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Episode sponsor:

Inspiring Workplaces

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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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About the Podcast

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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