In this episode, Wynne Leon is with dear friend and co-host, Vicki Atkinson, and we are talking about the keys to success as collaborators.

We talk about how openness and authenticity are necessary to be good partners.

I bring my years of experience as a consultant for collaboration software to the table talking about the right mix of structure and openness to provide room for individual expression.

Vicki gives us a great metaphor about understanding what history is best packed away in a steamer trunk versus carried with us in a backpack.

And I love that because of my favorite backpack meditation.

Here’s the thing. Writing our stories has enabled Vicki and me to be collaborative partners even though we’ve never met in person. We recognize that we are lucky to have been able to build such a connection and that it doesn’t happen every day.

So in this podcast conversation, we break down the path to connection through vulnerability, openness, warmth and responsiveness in order to share what’s worked for us. It’s a great episode about how to collaborate with others. We know you’ll love it.

Links for this episode:

Episode 63 show notes

Vicki’s personal blog: Victoria Ponders

Wynne’s personal blog: Surprised by Joy

Vicki’s recently released book: Surviving Sue

Wynne’s book about her beloved father: Finding My Father’s Faith