Building Relationships

Human beings are essentially social beings and they are unique in how they relate to each other. The essence of being human is the ability to form relationships with others in our life. Much has been written on how people relate to each other and what are the essential ingredients of a relationship.

Well, it is quite simple:

In order to have a relationship of any kind, you need to have mutual RESPECT.

If there is mutual respect, you can build on it to develop TRUST.

If there is trust, you can build on it to develop an UNDERSTANDING; and,

when you have a mutual understanding, you can build on it to develop LOVE/SYNERGY.

But you can't get to love or synergy unless you have respect, trust and understanding (in that order)!

This is a universal concept that applies to all relationships, both personal and professional; with LOVE being the desired outcome in personal relationships, and SYNERGY in professional relationships. When our relationships are based on a foundation of respect, trust, understanding and love, they can withstand the test of time and turmoil. It is like the root system of a tree that keeps it firmly anchored in the ground in the wake of high winds and stormy gusts. If the roots are not strong, the tree would topple over~!