As a manager, you have a lot on your plate. Investing in relational time can sometimes feel like a nice-to-have rather than a must-do. But making time to build strong relationships and connections at work should be your top priority. It’s the single most impactful thing you can do for your career. Why? Today’s guest explains it all.

Today’s guest is Patricia Bathory. Patricia combines her roles as a seasoned psychotherapist and the founder of a thriving import/export business to offer unique insights into the challenges faced by entrepreneurs and leaders.

Join Patricia and me as we talk about why investing in building strong workplace relationships and connections is vital, how to communicate expectations clearly, and the importance of empathy and understanding in the workplace.

Whether you’re working with 5 to 500 colleagues, this episode is packed with insights on improving your relational skills even with people you may not necessarily like or agree with.

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Conversation Topics

(00:00) Intro
(02:05) Why invest in strong relationships at work?
(05:02) How to evaluate your workplace relationships
(06:18) Recognizing your “way” is just one of many
(11:13) The role of expectations in staying connected to people
(14:53) Tips for handling workplace conflict
(18:15) The art of seeing something from someone else’s perspective
(24:55) A great manager Patricia has worked for
(26:20) Keep up with Patricia
(26:53) Final thoughts
(27:36) [Extended Episode Only] What does it mean to be 50% of a relationship?
(35:21) [Extended Episode Only] How to cope with feelings of betrayal

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313: How to Build Strong Relationships and Connections at Work with Patricia Bathory

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