Whether you work in a corporate, entrepreneurship, non-profit or consulting position - time is money; relationships are key. My mother use to say without your word as you are your word, people will lose the LISTENING of you as a person. When you expect only to receive what you want and not follow up, respond, or provide what you promise at the time you promise it, the team you work with are unable to meet their deadlines; and this results in loss of time and revenue. Remember we all have a …
Relationships Are Like Trees (Roots, Branches, Leaves)
Personal and Professional Relationships are like Trees. Those who have the capacity to be there during the great times, but unable to handle the challenging times are like - LEAVES that fly away. Others who have the capacity to be there during the great times and during the challenging times along their paths to a point are like - BRANCHES that can only handle so much weight before they break; and then there are the people who are there during the great times and challenging times all the way …