"One of our criteria was, it has to be a skill that is an individual. This is how I relate to people. This is how I engage with people. This is perhaps how I engage with conflict, that kind of space."

Karen & Paul discuss the importance of identifying and developing relational skills that individuals can use to improve interactions and prevent conflicts. They outline six key skill areas: listening, speaking, curiosity, introspection, calibrating vulnerability, and intentional choice. The episode serves as an introduction to a series where each of these skills will be explored in detail to help individuals practice and enhance their relational capabilities.