18 Dec 2014 Relationship Building Challenge
We’re coming in for the big finish! On January 3, I recommended making one small change per month this year to dramatically improve your skill and confidence in building relationships.
The challenge for October was:
“Be there when it’s tough. Over the course of a career, everyone has ups and downs, and some of them are very dramatic. When one of your Treasured Ten suffers a big blow (professional or personal, or both), many, many people will scatter. Don’t be one of those people. In fact, come in a little closer. Do what you can to help, even if it’s as small as continuing to meet up for coffee. Granted, tough times can come any time, not just in the month of November, but I had to put this somewhere. In the season of Thanksgiving, be thankful you can be there to support them.”
How did you do?
Here’s your final challenge, if you are willing to accept it:
“Think of something you appreciate about this relationship, and share it with the other person. For example, whenever a client is the inspiration for a Traveling Light column, I let him or her know. They often have a great time reading the article and seeing how I’ve disguised their identity. I’ve placed this habit in December because it is when we are most likely to reflect back on the year and think of these moments, but you can also do it as the situation arises.”
Let me know how it’s going, share your thoughts, and ask your questions any time.