How Honesty and Transparency Build Stronger Relationships with Bob Norman

Check-In with Jason Lauritsen

“Lead with curiosity sounds like 'Help me understand if I'm observing it correctly or if there's something that I missed.'" - Bob Norman

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A key to maintaining positive, healthy relationships is addressing frustrations and issues early and openly. In this episode, Jason and his guest, Bob Norman, delve into the intricacies of positive intent and honesty in relationships both at work and home. They explore why being honest with one another is so powerful and share an example of what it sounds like at work. There’s even a bit of talk about the challenges of forming close male friendships.

Key lessons highlighted in our conversation include:

👉 The vital importance of addressing frustrations early in relationships to prevent resentment and ensure meaningful connections.

👉 Why deep, honest conversations are vital for both personal satisfaction and productive professional environments.

👉 The challenges men face in forming deeper relationships and how intentionality and honesty can overcome these barriers.

👉 How coaching employees to address conflicts themselves rather than solving issues for them fosters a more engaging and productive work environment.

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Bob Norman is the Human Resources Director at EUA, an architecture and engineering firm with offices across the US.

Bob has a passion for helping others to succeed and finding the right fit at EUA. He is certified as a PHR (Professional of Human Resources) and also holds a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of WI -Madison and a Master of Architecture from the University of WI - Milwaukee.

Bob thinks of his role as being a connector – connecting people’s goals with opportunities, connecting individuals with other colleagues who can help, and connecting potential new employees with a company he strongly believes in.

Connect with Bob:

Web: www.eua.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/normanbob/

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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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