Relationship Matters

Birthday Pressies

It was my birthday last Monday. You might have thought that the National Anthem was playing on the radio for Prince Andrew, but there again    .......................  O.K. So we do happen to share the day!

I had a great day and some lovely gifts from friends and family. This led me to thinking about you and what I could do to share the event with my readers and podcast listeners. I decided on sharing the first Members Club teleclass and accompanying resource notes with you. So, if you want to get some ideas and tips on how to be more assertive and say "no" when you want to, instead of "yes" and then kicking yourself, you can listen in and read up at your leisure.

It can be very difficult to assert yourself and not be seen as aggressive. Many people find it too hard to tell their boss that they really cannot take on yet more work, despite being already over-burdened. Or, turn down that invitation to an event that you absolutely know that you will dread. So, I hope that you will get something from the recording that you can apply in the future. Enjoy!

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Click the link below for Resource Notes: http://www.relationshipmatters.net/members/ASSERTIVENESS.pdf

Developing Healthy Relationships (Episode 20)

Today's interview is with John, a retired businessman from North America. John mentors young entrepreneurs in all aspects of business building and shares his insights regarding the development of healthy relationships.

Today's Key Points:

• Relationships take time to develop.
• Relationships are built on trust and mutual respect.
• Understand and accept the other person; be non-judgemental.
• Have open and honest communication.
• Work through your relationship blocks and conflicts.
• Listen carefully to the other person.

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Building Relationships via Social Media Sources (Episode 19)

Two entrepreneurs and avid podcasters, Anna Farmery of The Engaging Brand and Heather Gorringe of Wiggly Wigglers, share their hot tips and insights into the development of business relationships through the use of 21st Century media tools.  Heather and Anna met "virtually" and, despite meeting 'in-the-flesh' only once, have formed a terrific friendship - testament to the fact that what they preach works! Such is the strength of their relationship, they bravely decided to support each other on a very public diet!!  Whilst Heather and Anna were addressing business relationships, their message holds true for social settings too.

Today's Key Points:

• Maintain a sense of fun. Humour helps keep people engaged and motivated.
• Be genuine - be yourself and keep formality out of the equation. People "buy" people, so make yourself approachable.
• Giver's Get. Give of yourself freely and focus on providing value to the other party.
• Technology is only a tool. It can help build relationships faster and more easily; remember to keep it in context.
• Relationships are built by human-to-human connection. Use technology as an enabler and not as a replacement to personal connection.
• Successful businesses respect their customers and are not pushy. They give value.

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