I'll claim it again, the relationship is everything. But, how can you tell that you have strong, bonded relationships at work?
Recently a valued team member left the enterprise, and as I shook his hand for the last time, I could feel myself tearing up. That's how you know a relationship has been formed.
When someone takes a day off and you genuinely miss their advice - you have formed a relationship.
When you have someeone at work who you can talk to about a customer service initiative one minute and about the dogs and kids the next - you have a great professional relationship.
If, out of a desire for partnership you seek out a person to run an idea past them - and that leads to discussions and opinions and counter-opinions, you have established more than a peer connection - you have built a bond.
People you trust. People who have your back. Those who value and tell the truth. This is foundational to working relationships.
Each of us has ownership in this, each of us can and should build these bridges that link ideas, challenges and opportunities together. Strong relationships at work seldom just happen - they require initiative and consistent nurturing.
If we resigned our place of employment, would those around us feel a genuine sense of loss? What have we done today to build those bonds?
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