Why connection matters
Strong relationships make it safer to speak up and easier to perform. Why connection is worth the effort.
Team culture
The right connection can mean feeling comfortable to collaborate, communicate, contribute, and feel part of the conversation. Connecting is hard work, and sometimes it takes several setbacks to find the right person. They are worth their weight in gold.
Having someone to bounce ideas off, share challenging times with, open up to and plan ahead with makes life easier.
Three questions worth sitting with
- Who is your go to person?
- What qualities are you looking for in that person?
- How might you be a better go to for someone else?
What connection takes, and gives
Connecting requires work: time, patience, respect, boundaries, authenticity. It gives back gratitude, fun, sharing, belonging and purpose.
Be bold with the people you are struggling to connect with. Find commonalities, initiate the conversation, try different ways of communicating, be open and available, and be honest. Sometimes all it takes is eye contact and a smile to break the ice.