Going Deeper with Relationships

“Give your best to your best.” –Daryl Wizelman

In order for relationships to grow and deepen we must invest in them just as we do in anything we want to derive success from. Like anything we want to achieve success in we must create a written plan and execute against that plan. To some this may sound cold or calculated. I believe there is still a lot of room for spontaneity in relationships but there must also be a plan around how we want to grow and strengthen the relationships with the people we value the most.

“Goals that are not written down are just dreams.” –Fitzhugh Dodson

There are many reasons to write down your plans for success. Some of these reasons include;

1.    Clarity

2.    Accountability

3.    Establishing goals

4.    Being organized

5.    Being able to edit and change this living document.

Once you have committed to writing you plans for success, here are the steps I use to create a clear and manageable plan for each relationship I value in my life;

A.    Identify and write down your top ten personal relationships and your top ten professional relationships.

B.    Write down WHY each relationship is important to you. This is your purpose for being in the relationship.

C.    Write down HOW each relationship enhances your life and/or your business.

D.   Write down WHAT you can do in each relationship to build trust and value.

E.    Write down specific ACTION PLANS with each relationship. 

a.     Note: Each action plan must be S.M.A.R.T;

                                                 i.          Specific: Be detailed in what the action plan is.

                                               ii.          Measurable: Track the success you achieve through deploying these action plans.

                                              iii.          Achievable: Can each action plan be deployed given your resources (time & money). Be reasonable in your action plans.

                                              iv.          Relevant: Is the action plan relevant to that person? 

                                               v.          Time-bound: When will each action plan be completed.

F.     Execute your action plans every day with consistency and discipline.

G.   Spend 15 minutes every day within your “RELATIONSHIP PLAN” evaluating how you are doing in each relationship.

H.   Enjoy the success and joy that comes from deep relationships built on trust.

Once you have written your plans and you begin to see the results that will come from executing your plan, your life and your business will be enhanced in ways you may not have imagined.

“Give without the expectation of getting anything in return.” –Daryl Wizelman