131: Taking Risks in Relationships, Handling Critics, and Silencing Fear (feat. Dr. Randy Ross)

After a really rich three weeks here on the show with Dave and Ann Wilson and Dr. Les Parrott, we’re continuing our relationships series with what I believe is a playbook for developing healthy, value-adding relationships on a personal and professional level. Too many of us go through life self-protecting because of past pain and then overcompensate through self-promotion as an attempt to prove our worth. I’ve definitely been there, because rejection, hurt, and even betrayal is really painful. But what you’re going to learn today, and what I learned, is that our greatest critics can give us our most valuable gift in their feedback if it allows us to glean a kernel of truth that can then be used to advance toward maturity. And today’s guest is an expert on teaching people how to do just that. Meet Dr. Randy Ross.

Dr. Randy Ross is passionate about helping people and organizations learn how to do the business of relationships well. Spending time in both the for-profit and not-for-profit worlds, Randy has traveled throughout the United States and internationally as a speaker, consultant and coach, building teams and developing leaders. A compelling communicator, Randy has the keen sensitivity to speak to the heart of leaders and inspire elevated performance among teams. But today’s conversation isn’t simply a leadership lesson. We’re cutting straight to the heart of your most important personal relationships.

You’re going to walk away from this relationships bootcamp knowing how to defeat insecurity in your own life that leads to loneliness and isolation. You’ll learn how to break the hold of self-promotion and self-protection that’s keeping you from enjoying your closest relationships as much as you could. And you’re going to develop the skills to give and receive criticism in a way that won’t cripple you or those in your life. But it all starts here: You cannot live a fulfilling life while circumventing relationships. And I think you want a fulfilling life.

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Relationships are at the core of our lives. They shape and refine our character. They influence our worldview. They’re not just important to us as human beings–they’re crucial. So it should come as no surprise that healthy relationships are the heart of a successful business or organization. And yet, many organizational cultures do not promote healthy relationships. Those that do find that they enjoy greater effectiveness, reputation, and loyalty. In Relationomics: Business Powered by Relationships, Dr. Randy Ross lays out the principles and practices that will help readers develop and sustain the kind of relationships that can build their business and energize their team, including how to become a value creator, master the art of giving and receiving helpful feedback, dramatically decrease employee turnover, lead beyond self-interest, and much more. Whether you are building teams in a corporate setting or looking to build better friendships personally, the principles in this book will guide you toward becoming a healthier individual who attracts and builds healthy relationships. Buy Relationomics: Business Powered by Relationships now.

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