There are only two kinds of
relationships – those that are long-term and those that are very long-term. The
rest are acquaintances. Long-term relationships are deep and are built to
weather the storms along the way.
Here are eleven small things
wonderful people do to build deeper relationships:
1. They (genuinely) care
They care for what you care about
as if it’s their own. There is a difference between genuinely caring and
“pretending to care” and they clearly are in the former camp. When they
converse with you, they tend to drop their agenda and focus on yours.
2. They remember
I am not talking about birthdays
and anniversaries. They care about things that
matter most to you. In other
words, they act as your self-appointed accountability partners. They catch
things that you might have dropped owing to your busy schedule.
3. They (thoughtfully) connect
They thoughtfully connect you to
people from their network to expand the space of your own possibilities in your
personal and professional life. They are keenly aware that your capacity
expands significantly when you are connected to the right people.
4. They follow-up
They are relentless in their follow
up – not on what they need from you, but on things that move the needle of
your personal and professional lives. They are aware that you start your
projects with great intentions, but like everyone else you need a helping hand
in following them through to completion.
5. They make you think
They don’t simply accept what you
say when it comes to you taking important (game-changing) decisions in your
work and life. They ask thoughtful questions that will make you think and
re-think. In the process, you end up making better decisions.
6. They celebrate
your wins
They are not “passively jealous”
of your wins. They celebrate your wins with all their heart. In addition, they
ensure that you don’t rest on your laurels by helping you set your sights on
the next big thing for you.
7. They (really) listen
They listen to what you say AND
they also listen to what you don’t say. They read between the lines to get to
the bottom of what’s the real underlying issue that is bothering you. They also
create a level of comfort for you to openly share your hopes, dreams, desires,
fears, challenges, concerns, wishes and your wants.
8. They smile
They are like a fresh breeze. They
walk in with a smile all the time. It’s a joy to be spending time with them.
You are in a flow when they are around.
9. They make you smile
They touch your life in such a
powerful way that you start feeling good about yourself. They accentuate your
positives and help you cover your negatives. In short, they make you smile and feel
blessed. In their presence, you feel relaxed and at ease about life.
10. They Are Just a Phone
Call Away
They make it clear and mean it
when they say they are just a phone call away. They are there for you in good
times and bad times. Just the fact that they are available in case you need
them gives you a boost in your confidence to take on the challenges ahead.
11. They Demonstrate a High
PGQ
Practical Generosity Quotient
(PGQ) is the capacity one adds in
relation to the capacity the other
person needs to move the needle in a significant way. They bring with them a
PGQ so high that you don’t have a choice but to feel blessed to be their
friend.
In summary, your life is wonderful
because you are surrounded by these wonderful people. Build deep relationships
with these people and make your life magical.
BY: RAJESH
SETTY
Image: pulse.ng
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