My dad always tells the quality of one's life is strongly correlated to the quality of one's relationships. Relationship with oneself, with people and with everything in the world, if not universe. I could not stop recalling my dad while signing up for a training program "Building and strengthening Relationships at Business" at office. I was sweetly impressed by no-nonsense and non-cliche approach of the course. Session not only helped in refreshing our "known" concepts but also the importance of repetition. It reminded me if "known" things are not consciously functionalized they become dysfunctional not just non-functional! It was timeless lesson. And I thought why not share some important nuggets from the program with you:
- Respect and concern for the person builds strong relationship
- Seek out and spend time with them. Take an interest in them.
- Active listening
- Offer something for nothing
- Spend lunch hours with peers
- Serve on special projects and volunteer company-wide activities/committees
- Be truthful and open even if others are not
- Provide correct, clear and complete information when people reach out for you
- Avoid negative non-verbal behavior. Avoid complains
- Use please and thank you non-mechanically
- Evaluate criticism objectively
- Give more than you get
- Meet your inner circle + external circle at least once a month (6+6)
- Exude energy and enthusiasm for attitudes are reciprocal
Remember, its great to be liked but even greater to be NEEDED
