Building Strong Relationships: The Power of Dignity and Respect
Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A.
Top Booked Negotiation Keynote Speaker | #1 Negotiation Podcast
Hello, my friends!?
I am excited to share this week's featured episode,?The Power of Creating Dignity and Respect in Relationships: J. Paul Nadeau 's Powerful Insight!
In life, relationships are essential, whether they are personal or professional. J. Paul Nadeau, also known as Paul, is a retired police detective, hostage negotiator, and international peacekeeper, who has a wealth of experience in dealing with people and conflict. According to Paul, the key to building a strong bond between people is creating dignity and respect for each other.
“Relationships are built on trust and respect. It is essential that both parties feel valued and appreciated in order to foster a positive connection,” says Paul. He emphasizes the importance of empathy and treating others the way we want to be treated, saying that we need to bring positive energy and understand that we are all equal in this world.
Paul believes that we often focus too much on ourselves and ignore others, which could stem from our upbringing. Our ego may get in the way of moving forward and setting aside differences. Paul suggests that life is hard, and we need to treat others with dignity and respect to build strong relationships.
As a former Canadian Peacekeeper during the Iraq War, Paul faced challenges in teaching police cadets from different backgrounds, including terrorists who had infiltrated the academy. Despite this, he treated all his students with dignity and respect and was able to build relationships with them, even with those who were initially hostile toward him.
Paul’s approach to conflict resolution draws on his experience as a hostage negotiator. He underscores the importance of focusing on the other person's needs and feelings, rather than one's own, and creating a sense of calm and safety to facilitate communication. Paul also believes it is important to radiate positivity and confidence to attract others.
Paul has written two books, "Dammit, Just Ask!" and "Take Control of Your Life," which focus on negotiating and mental wellness, respectively. His mental wellness book has been credited for saving lives, and he was the Canadian Mental Health Association's opening choice for keynote speakers in 2019.
In conclusion, building strong relationships requires dignity and respect for each other. We need to treat others the way we want to be treated, focus on the other person's needs and feelings, create a sense of calm and safety to facilitate communication, and radiate positive energy and confidence. By following these principles, we can build strong personal and professional relationships, which are essential for success in life.
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Kwame
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1 年Christian Kwame, I appreciate you bringing up this subject. I've often questioned why a relationship is never balanced when one person provides more than the other. Some would argue that you don't need the connection because a true partnership is always 50/50. While discussing how to resolve disputes, I hardly ever ponder why the mischievous child is always the target. Why? Because it is said that a leader must have a forgiving temperament and must model good character for followers to follow. When working with someone you regard to be your grandma, who constantly quarrels, lies, manipulates, is abusive, and is nasty to you in the workplace behind closed doors, what should you do? Although you are the only person who can influence her performance, when you complain, the company's top personnel asserts that she is superior to you and that you are free to quit because she came first. ?Keeping this particular conflict resolution illustration in mind, avoiding the abuser is not beneficial.
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1 年Respect is the foundation of any good relationship. Respect is the first requirement.
Ex-Hostage Negotiator, UN peacekeeper. Negotiations keynote speaker & author. My captivating keynotes are blockbusters sharing pivotal lessons on strategic negotiation and building impactful relationships.
1 年What a great interview! Listen to the very end. The outtakes are hilarious! Thank you Kwame. Amazing podcast! You rock
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1 年Insightful Read ... Post ...Thanks f/Sharing !
Ex-Hostage Negotiator, UN peacekeeper. Negotiations keynote speaker & author. My captivating keynotes are blockbusters sharing pivotal lessons on strategic negotiation and building impactful relationships.
1 年Thank you, Kwame. I enjoyed our talk and time together.