Leaders must learn to build relationships. It is through relationships that we are able to influence others, be influenced ourselves, and receive some of life’s richest blessings. The relationships in your life should be some of your most prized "possessions."
One of the things I have always tried to teach about building relationships is to "get history" with people. This means spending time with them and experiencing the things that life throws at us, together. Sometimes this will involve funny occurrences, strange events, memorable experiences, or touching moments. There is little substitute for time spent together. Time allows shared experiences. Those shared experiences build bonds and create lasting connections. Think back through your life and the relationships that have mattered. Weren’t there special memories and fun times that marked those relationships in your life?
People can be challenging, prickly, annyoing, and grating. But they can also be enjoyable, fun, inspiring, and warm. Choose carefully the type of people you’d like to spend the days of your life with. Look for those who reciprocate your warmth, positive attitude, and beliefs. Look for those who will lift you, encourage you, stand by you, and contribute to your life. Then find ways to spend time together, letting the things happen that will happen. Be intentional about the building of relationships in your life. Contribute to others, be an up-lifter and a good-finder. Ask yourself if you are the kind of friend a friend would like to have. Be there when needed. Keep promises. Find little ways to be an enhancer in the lives of others. Do all these things and I promise that you will not only have some of the best campfire stories to tell at the end of your days, but there will be many people there who’ll want to hear them!
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