Simple tactics for Superb Relationships

Simple tactics for Superb Relationships: Any good psychologist will tell you that one of the deepest needs of a human being is the need to belong. We are happiest when we feel connected to others—when we are part of a community. Top performers in business make it a priority to build relationships with their teammates and their customers. Connecting with the people who surround them is not seen as a waste of time; instead, it is an exquisitely wise use of their time. As a leadership development specialist, I work with our corporate clients to build cultures where people and relationships come first. This promotes communication, collaboration and strong business results. When people feel appreciated, they shine. Here are 10 deceptively simple ideas for building your human connections that have helped employees of the companies to reach a whole new level of high performance:1.  Be the most positive person you know.  2.  Be candid and speak truthfully.  3.  Be on time.  4.  Say please and thank you. 5.  Under-promise and over-deliver.  6.  Leave people better than you found them. 7.  Be friendly and caring.  8.  Be a perfect listener.  9.  Become passionately interested in other people.  10. Smile a lot.  Here’s a bonus point: Treat people with respect-always. l’ve discovered a very powerful law that just may change the way you lead as well as the way you live: To get respect, give respect. There's a story of a respected consultant who was engaged—at a great sum of money—to reveal his many years of wisdom with the management team of a large organization. The consultant walked into the meeting room and looked intensely at the group. He then reached for a marker and wrote four words on the whiteboard behind him: "Treat people with respect." He smiled at the executives. And then he left.