Successful leaders strengthen relationships between others. They also know how to strengthen relationships with others.
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Why smart leaders strengthen relationships:
Thin relationships make everything slower, harder, and less fulfilling. Strong relationships…
- Boost creativity.
- Enhance collaboration.
- Increase productivity.
- Smooth conflict resolution.
- Elevate employee satisfaction.
Everything’s better when people take care of each other.
The #1 commitment that strengthens relationships:
Commit to advantage others if you hope to deliver results through relationships.
Personal conversation starters:
#1. “I remember you’re into (name a hobby). How’s that going?” Sentences with “I remember” strengthen relationships.
#2. “How does this project impact your area?”
#3. “What challenges are you facing right now?”
#4. “I notice you’re energized when you …. What makes that energizing to you?” Sentences with “I notice” let people know you’re interested in them. Unless you’re always noticing bad things.
#5. “What’s something you love about your job?”
Team conversation starters:
Skillful leaders provide opportunities for people to strengthen relationships with each other.
Invite people to respond to one of the following questions during a team meeting.
#1. “When I see you at your best, I see you….”
Mention someone in the room and ask two or three team members to complete the above sentence with that person in mind. (Don’t force people to participate for everyone.)
#2. “You can count on me for….”
Ask each person on the call to finish the above statement.
#3. “I’m most energized when….”
Focus on work related activities one time, another time focus on non-work-related activities. Turn this question into team interaction. “You seem most energized when…”
Tip: No ad-libbing.
Say the exact words in the sentence. No embellishments. If you have time, after they complete the sentence provide opportunity to expand, but keep conversations moving.
Dull conversations weaken relationships.
What can leaders do to strengthen relationships with others? Between others?
Still currious:
Conversation Starters that Enable Conflict Resolution
5 Energizing Conversation Starters for One-on-Ones
Building Relationship Skills at Work: 4 Relationship Skills You Need | CCL
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