ICommunicate Radio Show #123: Fantasy Football Is A Microcosm For Partnerships

Committing to a partner, whether in business or some other kind of relationship, often presents itself with the challenge of compromising on wants and needs. How can something as small and recreational as Fantasy Football or something as personal as pre-marriage counseling provide us with strategies on how to seek out and maintain a healthy relationship where all parties benefit? In this week’s episode of ICommunicate, Mark discusses what makes an ideal partnership, how to understand and influence people as well as how to effectively negotiate and compromise. Segment 1: Whether we find ourselves seeking a partner for business or romance, finding that perfect match is ultimately easier said than done. What do we expect out of a partner, and how can we communicate that with them? Segment 2: Negotiation is everywhere, whether it’s something as simple as deciding on where to eat for dinner or more significant like determining a salary for work. How can we learn from our experiences to improve our effectiveness in negotiating? How do we know what a successful negotiation looks like? Segment 3: It’s easy enough to get along with people whose opinions and core values align with ours, but what about everybody else? How can we frame conversations to allow for a win-win compromise? Segment 4: Once we’re comfortable committing to another individual, how do we know for sure that this person is a good partner for us? How do we set and manage expectations so that we can avoid having repeated conversations?