Have you ever clicked instantly with someone and had no idea why?

Or have you felt awkward around a teammate who seems to get along really well with everyone else?

In this episode of the Lead Relationally podcast, Chris and Brad tackle the wildest of the seven C's: Chemistry.

It's not the same thing as having things in common, or seeing the world the same way. It's that "je ne sais quoi" that there's just no accounting for.

Unlike the other "C's" of relationships, Chemistry can't be manufactured, scheduled, or willed into existence — you either have it, or you don't. That reality can be both frustrating and, weirdly, freeing.

Key Takeaways:

- Chemistry is real, but it's not earned: Unlike the other "C's" of relationships, Chemistry simply is or isn't there — you can discover it, but you can't manufacture it.

- Common ground doesn't equal chemistry: You can share tons in common with someone and still lack chemistry, or click instantly with someone who is totally different from you.

- Low chemistry isn't a verdict on you or them: It doesn't mean you're an awkward leader or that the other person is difficult — it just means the "chemical reaction" isn't there.

- Lead with self-awareness and lean on the other six C's to build strong relationships regardless of the "spark."

- Chemistry can give your leadership of someone a real head start, but it can also work against you. It can skew the decision-making process and cause us to overestimate that person's abilities. It can also lead to the perception of playing favourites.

Join the guys for a walk and a conversation!