Christina Haxton, CEO and founder of the Center for Sustainable Strategies, discusses the importance of relationships and people skills in the workplace. She emphasizes the need for empathy and assuming good intent when working with others. Haxton also shares the worst advice she received in her career and the importance of being authentic and true to oneself. She finds happiness in spending time with her granddaughter and participating in competitive horse riding.

- Relationships and people skills are essential in the workplace.

- Empathy and assuming good intent can improve collaboration and teamwork.

Being authentic and true to oneself is important for success.

"If you can't assume good intent, you're not going to expect to get someone's cooperation or engagement or trust."

"Lean into the discomfort of not feeling like we're getting our needs met in the relationship."

"Don't hide who you are or what you believe. Be authentic and real."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Christina Haxton

00:40 Center for Sustainable Strategies: CEO and Founder

03:51 The Importance of Execution in Business Strategy

05:52 The Missing Skill in the Workplace: Assuming Good Intent

11:51 Addressing Dysfunction in Organizations

14:41 Firing Clients and Learning from Mistakes

19:28 Why You Shouldn't Hide Who You Are

23:45 Inspiration and Time Freedom as a Business Owner

25:08 Conclusion and Farewell