Relationship Strength

Do you take your relationships for granted or are you giving them the attention needed to thrive?  Think of 1 or 2 of your strongest relationships and pause for a moment to consider why they are strong.

Do your answers have anything to do with mutual respect, mutual trust, and freedom of expression?  Probably.

Mutual Respect exists when

     Value person for who they are … not what they do

     Have good intentions … may make mistakes yet want to do best

Mutual Trust exists with

     Sincerity … words match deeds

     Competence … person has skills to follow through on commitments 

Freedom of Expression exists with

     Ability to say whatever is needed without reprimand

     Willingness to be influenced 

Now pause for a moment to consider if your organization’s culture supports strong relationships.