Relationships can’t be rushed. It takes time, commitment, and patience to cultivate great relationships at work and beyond. In this episode, Jason and guest, Dawn Burke, explore what it means to prioritize your relationships with others. Dawn also shares a great story of how taking in a feral cat taught her that sometimes you just have to be patient and keep showing up if you want to build a strong relationship.

Key lessons highlighted in our conversation include:

👉 The importance of patience in building relationships, allowing connect to develop naturally without forcing it.

👉 How prioritizing showing up for people consistently demonstrates commitment and builds trust over time.

👉 The necessity of setting clear boundaries to manage both personal and work relationships effectively.

👉 Ways to sidestep the pitfalls of seeking validation from others, which can undermine the establishment of healthy boundaries.

👉 Why investing in one-on-one time with employees is crucial, despite the challenge it poses in managing competing demands.

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Dawn Burke is the Founder of Dawn Burke HR, a consulting firm specializing in strategic people practices, executive coaching, and leadership development. Utilizing 20 years of corporate executive People Team, master facilitation, and national speaking experience, Dawn shares her talent expertise to help organizations elevate their People strategies, processes, and team capabilities. As a specialist in HR strategies necessary to attract and retain modern employees, she also helps develop leaders of all levels, from "enforcers" to employee engagers.

Connect with Dawn:

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

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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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