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Introduction to the Sound Relationship Workplace

Over these next several weeks, I will transform Dr. Gottman’s Sound Relationship House into the Sound Relationship Workplace.

The Workplace: Things To Do Together

All of these activities are great ways to form or strengthen the emotional connection in the workplace. Try them out or make up your own.

The Digital Age: The Workplace

The Internet’s frequent intrusion into personal lives correlates to the unremitting demands of the workplace. It feels unavoidable, but don’t … Continued

The Workplace: The Emotional Communication Game

Apply your understanding from this exercise the next time you’re at work.

How to Give Effective Feedback in the Workplace

I communicated irregularly with a tendency to criticize, but learning how to communicate assertively ended that pattern.

Turning Toward Bids Creates Better Workplace Relationships

When we are responsive to the “bids” of people we work with, then we can create positive working relationships.

Perception Becomes Reality

When the first three levels are strong between two people and perception is favorable, creativity and innovation have true opportunity to flourish.

Put Feelings Into Words and Ask Open-Ended Questions

Enjoy more intimate conversations by learning to label your emotions and asking questions that beg for a detailed response.

Small Things Often

Welcome to Small Things Often, a podcast from The Gottman Institute Successful long-term relationships are created through small words, small … Continued

Create a Shared Culture

In work cultures that thrive, employees are guided by organizational values and understand what is expected of them.