Description:

Episode 7- Let me count the ways

Introduction:

Susan Scott: She is a best‐selling author and leadership development architect. She has enabled top executives worldwide to engage in vibrant dialogue with one another, their employees, and their customers for two decades. With nearly 1 million books sold, Susan Scott makes it clear what gets discussed in a relationship and how it gets talked about determines whether a relationship will thrive, flat-line, or fail. Through courageous, passionate storytelling her new book provides an entertaining, relevant, and optimistic approach to relationship building that will connect couples at a deeper level. Fierce Conversations — Achieving Success at Work and in Life, One Conversation at a Time was published in 4 countries and, shortly thereafter, was listed in The Wall Street Journal and was one of USA TODAY’S top 40 business books of 2002. Her much anticipated second book — Fierce Leadership: A Bold Alternative to the Worst “Best” Practices of Business Today hit The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times best-seller lists. Susan and her company are committed to large‐scale and individual transformation through the principles set forth in Susan’s books and her company’s customized corporate training programs. For 13 years, Susan ran think tanks for CEOs and designed and delivered training to peers working with CEOs in 18 countries.

Gina London: She is an award-winning former CNN correspondent and anchor who is now a renowned expert on the language of leadership. Based in Ireland, she coaches executives and elected officials on how to improve their engagement through deliberate communications. It's not a soft skill, it's a critical skill. Gina is a high-energy speaker, moderator, and emcee. She's a regular media analyst on national radio and TV and writes a regular column called the 51st State for the Sunday Independent, Ireland's largest circulation newspaper.

Highlights of the Episode:

This conversation is all about appreciation and staying current with your partner. In Ken Blanchard’s One Minute Manager, he says that the best way to give feedback is in real-time. I wholeheartedly agree and believe that in order to have a fierce relationship, giving feedback three hundred and sixty-five days a year and face-to-face (if possible) is required. When your partner is doing something you love, tell them! Let giving them one minute or less of gratitude be your default setting instead of regularly resorting to negativity. What are some things you appreciate about your partner? When was the last time you told them that?

Giving moments of gratitude in the moment can take your relationship deeper than a thoughtless “I love you” because the specific and unique reasons we love our partner are often the most meaningful. This holiday season, in what ways can you offer positive feedback to your partner? Are they all-stars at packing for the whole family? Do they thrive being around your relatives? Let them know and watch your love grow!