Bridge the Gap: Breakthrough Communication Tools to Transform Work Relationships From Challenging to Collaborative

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RELATIONSHIP DYNAMICS

The Drama Triangle or the Circle of Choice

So far, you’ve learned about the impact of AMY and the Inner Narrator on how you show up to connect, communicate, and collaborate. In this chapter, we introduce you to the last impact player that you need to be aware of—and disrupt—to improve your relationships and communication. It’s a toxic relationship dynamic in which many people unconsciously become stuck.

Michael grabs his cup of coffee and walks to the conference room for a meeting where he is going to present his ideas for the fall clothing line. Usually this is his favorite time of season: Reveal Day. A meeting where the lead designers unveil their creative work and concepts to the full team. Michael considers himself ...