Regardless of gender, everyone brings a mixture of feminine or masculine energy. Some people lean on one more than the other. Masculine energy is described as “doing” and acting based on logic, knowledge, results, and reason. On the flip side, feminine energy is defined as “being,” acting based on intuition and emotions. Words that often describe masculine energy include confrontation, aggression, and control, whereas words related to feminine energy include oversensitive and co-dependant. So, you can see how these energies aren’t actually tied to a gender—a woman can be aggressive and a man can sensitive. Neither of these energies are wrong. In fact, there are several benefits to both. But it’s about finding a balance at work.

In episode 180 of the Your Brilliant Difference Podcast, Finka shares a personal workplace story where, during a particular situation, there was a dominance in masculine energy and how leaning on her feminine energy as a Brilliant Difference created a meaningful change her workplace needed. Suddenly, people were more comfortable, had open communication, and shared their vulnerabilities, building trust and strong relationships.

Remember, both energies are good, but consider: which should you bring at work? Apply this to situations as you experience them.

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With different personalities, professional and personal backgrounds, and communication preferences, you’re bound to experience conflicting conversations at work. So, how can you handle situations where you don’t see eye-to-eye with someone, in a way that supports your career growth and relationship progression? Through the Simpatico Communication Method.

Who better to talk about the Simpatico Communication Method than Arnie Buss, its co-founder. Arnie is also a Research Associate Professor, a relationship coach, and the co-author of Hear Here: Engaging With Our Aware, Loving Heart. He is passionate about communication and how it impacts workplace relationships.

In this Your Brilliant Difference Podcast episode, you’ll learn about what the Simpatico Communication Method is, how to apply it, and how to become a stronger communicator to rise in your career, even when you don’t necessarily agree with people.

The Agenda for Today’s Episode:

02:38 — Arnie’s Journey in Academia and Military Education

06:22 — The Concept of Vocation in Career Choices

09:09 — Finding Purpose in Corporate Work

11:22 — Communication Dynamics in Military Leadership

20:27 — How Hear Here Came to Be

26:44 — The Power of Empathetic Communication

27:34 — Simple vs. Ease in Communication

29:02 — The Role of the Sender and Receiver

30:32 — Requesting Change: Language to Use

35:25 — Energy Matching in Communication

44:12 — Transforming Conflict into Connection

Connect With Arnie Buss

• Arnie Buss on LinkedIn
• No More Arguments Report

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