The Sound Relationship Workplace

Karen Bridbord, Ph.D. applies the Sound Relationship House to professional relationships.

Lessons We Have Learned After Bringing Baby Home

The Gottman Institute

The key to maintaining a close, happy, healthy relationship after bringing baby home is to maintain open communication.

Create a Shared Culture

Karen Bridbord

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

Facilitate Career Advancement

Karen Bridbord

Understanding and supporting each other’s professional goals is key for both personal and organizational advancement.

Manage Conflict

Karen Bridbord

The Four Horsemen are detrimental to an office environment and work culture.

Perception Becomes Reality

Karen Bridbord

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

Respond and Engage

Karen Bridbord

Positively responding to and engaging bids for connection increases trust between colleagues.

Provide Positive Feedback

Karen Bridbord

Research shows that providing positive feedback leads to better morale, enhanced motivation, and improved productivity.

Develop Colleague Maps

Karen Bridbord

When you build Colleague Maps with co-workers, you develop a deeper understanding of who they are.

Introduction to the Sound Relationship Workplace

Karen Bridbord

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

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