You’re an executive. How can you build strong relationships with your colleagues?

After reading this aloud to listen to myself think ?? I’m in total agreement with all 68 words! Key words for me are listen, genuine, trust, and respect.

It's the old adage of spending more effort to be interested than to be interesting. There is no substitute for deep listening. This does not mean being intrusive with personal questions, though getting to know a lot about your colleagues at a personal level is possible when they are ready for that. But you need to listen to them, really listen to them, to gauge when that time is. Pushing too hard is just another way of showing that it is all about you and not them, the polar opposite of genuine interest. The most trusting relationships are built on respect with a deep sense of personal safety.

As an executive, building strong relationships with colleagues is essential for fostering collaboration, trust, and a positive work culture. Firstly, lead by example: demonstrate integrity, empathy, and open communication in your interactions. Actively listen to colleagues' perspectives, show appreciation for their contributions, and provide constructive feedback when necessary. Foster a culture of inclusivity by valuing diverse viewpoints and encouraging team members to voice their opinions.

Be personable, approachable and communicative! Get to know them, their needs and goals. Make sure they know the companies needs and goals. give them ownership, mentor them after all they are an extension of you/your business.

In my opinion, there are eight main factors that come to play when working on building better and stronger relationships within the company which are: Communication, Empathy, Trust, Collaboration, Recognition, Networking, Conflict Resolution and Development. By focusing on these aspects, executives can cultivate strong relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive and productive organizational culture while retaining the respect between executive role and managerial role.

établissez un climat de confiance en étant ouvert et authentique dans vos interactions. Partagez vos idées, vos expériences et même vos vulnérabilités lorsque cela est approprié, pour encourager la transparence et la connexion.

Being transparent and authentic is critical to creating solid relationships with your team members and colleagues. If you are a team leader and one of your team members fails, that is a reflection of you. You need to admit that you were not there for them and maybe didn't provide enough training or support for them to succeed. Never pass the blame onto a subordinate. Take the mistake and turn it into a learning lesson. Lastly and importantly, always be honest with your team members. The truth will always come out, so it is essential to remember and never try to hide your faults or mistakes. This will lead to your team members being able to trust you at all costs, which is key to being a strong leader!

Transparency and authenticity are key pillars of a person-centered approach to relationship-building. It involves being open and honest in your communication, sharing not only your successes but also your vulnerabilities and challenges. Embrace authenticity by admitting when you don't have all the answers or when you've made mistakes. Avoid hidden agendas or political maneuvering, instead, prioritize clear and straightforward communication. By being transparent and authentic, you create an environment of trust, where colleagues feel safe to express themselves and collaborate openly.

Valorisez la diversité d'opinions et d'expériences au sein de l'équipe en encourageant chacun à partager ses perspectives uniques. Favorisez un environnement où chacun se sent en sécurité pour exprimer ses idées, même si elles diffèrent des v?tres.

The biggest fool is the one who thinks he is the smartest person in the room. - Be open to other perspectives. - Be open to new solutions. - Be open to innovating.

Offrez un feedback constructif et équilibré à vos collègues pour les aider à s'améliorer et à progresser dans leur travail. Assurez vous que vos commentaires sont spécifiques, pertinents et formulés de manière à favoriser le développement professionnel.

The only thing worse than criticism is constructive criticism, as this implies there may be some truth in it. The real challenge is in finding ways to correct people without criticism.

Constructive feedback is an excellent tool that must be leveraged wisely. While your intentions and your feedback maybe VERY valuable, it will be worthless and may backfire if not delivered the right way and AT THE RIGHT TIME. Feedback must be genuine and must be given in privately. If you do it over lunch/coffee then it not only becomes a easier process but also becomes and opportunity to connect with your colleague.

Créez des occasions de célébrer les succès de l'équipe et de reconna?tre les contributions individuelles. Organisez des événements sociaux ou des activités amusantes pour renforcer les liens et favoriser un sentiment de camaraderie.

I've worked in environments where most people are just stuck up and very private. I did not find it to be conducive as it was a boring place to be. When you celebrate and connect with your colleagues during an outing or social event, you get an opportunity to learn more about their life and maybe their private struggles which may be affecting their productivity or mood at workplace. Remember that we are NOT robots, we are humans collaborating in our workplaces. Fun should be FUNdamental in a work environment. When we are happy and not intimidated with each other, the productivity level goes up automatically and more than that you end up making lifelong friends.

In my experience , leaders and colleagues who truly invest in relationships with their peers create not just efficient and great teams but also are far more engaged at work. This creates a more positive and more welcoming culture where you mean more than just the job that you are hired to do. When there is discretionary effort put in this , there is discretionary effort that employees give back to their work ! A popular quote that comes to my mind here is “what you sow is what you reap”

Prenez le temps de cultiver vos relations professionnelles en établissant des connexions régulières avec vos collègues. Planifiez des réunions individuelles ou des déjeuners informels pour mieux vous conna?tre et renforcer les liens.

Building relationships takes time, effort, and patience. It involves meeting regularly, listening, and being helpful. 1. Schedule meetings with people you want to build relationships with. Avoid recurring meetings, instead schedule each meeting after the previous one to reinforce that everyone wants them. 2. Prioritize helping others think through their challenges by actively listening without interrupting. You can take notes if necessary, but focus on letting them talk through what they're doing. 3. Be helpful, understand others' needs, avoid seeking personal benefits, and focus on giving. Positive relationships thrive on giving, while negative ones arise from taking.

One thing I've found very helpful is to do an open and collective Assessment, that's quite distinct from Feedback. Every aspect of your plan is subjected to scrutiny and fair comments. Same attitude from different persons may translate to different interpretations. Some smile in approval, whilst some smile in disapproval.

One of the first places to start would be to assess your sleep. Are you sleeping well? If not, you're going to have a more difficult time reading others emotions, connecting with others, and keeping your own emotions in check. It's a simple first step that's usually overlooked.