Richer Relationships = Richer Lives

I’m playing catchup after two quarters of organized chaos, so here’s a late repost from @eoatlantic and our recent event in Halifax (plus pics from @artgalleryns @ns_mma & @nslegislature):

“The quality of your relationships impacts more than your personal life. It impacts your leadership.

Last week, EO Atlantic Canada members joined Dr. Jessica O’Reilly for From the Boardroom to the Bedroom, a conversation that challenged many of the assumptions we make about success, connection, and fulfillment.

While the discussion covered a wide range of topics, three themes stood out:
- Relationships require intentional investment, not just good intentions.
- The communication habits that strengthen partnerships often strengthen teams and businesses too.
- Success becomes more meaningful when the people closest to us are growing alongside us.

One idea that resonated throughout the evening:

“The relationships we invest in today shape the quality of our lives tomorrow.”

As founders, we spend countless hours investing in our businesses. The reminder from this session was simple: our most valuable assets may not be on the balance sheet.”
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Artists are tagged but I can’t find these on IG:
Red thunderbird: Duane Linklater
Black sculpture: John Greer
Plate drawing: Harold Cromwell

25 years💥
April’s 20th anniversary marked the paperwork+party💍 and this is the big one for real life.💕

Blessed-blessed. Celebrated 20 years wandering the streets and landing at our favourite spot, @benzinabcn 🙏🏼 💍💕

Q1 wrapped. 😅 I have 17 pages of notes from the past few months and one theme that showed up across 25+ workshops and retreats from Sun Valley to Sitges relates to the Platinum Rule, which matters more than the Golden one: treat others how *they* want to be treated rather than treating them how *you* want to be treated. This is especially important during tense interactions and conflict resolution.
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“I always have to remind myself that her version of support is often different than mine. Where I may want validation, she may just want a listening ear.” ~Tulsa, OK
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“We always ask ‘Do you need comfort or solutions?’ as effective shorthand for ensuring understanding.” ~New York, NY
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I use this model to help (couples, business partners and teams) lay the groundwork discussing needs before tension arises: “When I’m feeling _______, I want to feel _____. You can help by _______. In these moments, I don’t want _______ because _______.”
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Of course you don’t have to meet every need and adjusting expectations goes a long way in relationships, but making an attempt to offer support and care in the ways that matter to your loved ones builds trust, safety and connection.