Relationships are the backbone of both personal and professional success. In the realm of business, while many prioritize the male energy side of business – the tangible results and actions, it’s the female energy – which includes the relationships we create – that can significantly amplify our outcomes. Today, I’ll outline actionable tips that you can implement right away, to build more empowering relationships in all areas of business.
If you prefer to watch or listen to our trainings, this podcast contains the same information.
Clients and Customers - The Heart of Every Business
As your business grows, there’s a risk of a chasm developing between the company and its clients. When you’re smaller and can maintain regular personal interactions, its easier to keep a hand on the pulse of changing customer desires and expectations, and to ensure they feel valued.
To help mitigate this risk, brainstorm on all of the ways your business interacts with customers. Understand all of the ways they are able to connect with your brand. When and where can they feel appreciated and is there room to expand or improve on your current systems?
Think of innovative ways that you can express more gratitude and build trust.
The Extended Family - Your Team
As you consider your relationship with team members, it’s important to realize that your team isn’t limited to payrolled employees. It extends to partners, subcontractors, and even your bookkeeper. Each member plays a unique role in contributing to the success of your business.
Every business operator wants to ensure a harmonious environment, which is accomplished by focusing on communication, building trust amongst all parties and fostering positive internal relationships. A cohesive team will be significantly more productive and profitable.
External Pillars - The Business Network
Building external business relationships goes beyond swapping business cards. There are many types and reasons to seek external support. Growth minded business leaders typically seek a coach, mastermind, or both for invaluable guidance and support.
The Inspired WAVE offers two high value options for this that you can check out on our solutions page.
Building Empowered Relationships: Top Tips
- Be Intentional: Conscious effort will always yield better results. Periodically evaluate your internal and external business relationships and brainstorm ways to improve them.
- Law of Reciprocity: When you lead with love, the good you do will return to you. Relationship building doesn’t yield immediate returns. It’s about fostering genuine, mutually beneficial connections.
- Build Emotional Intelligence Skills: Understand and learn to manage both your own emotions and your relationships with others. Empathy and compassion will bridge potential misunderstandings and circumvent conflict.
- Effective Communication: Focus on active listening to empower your decisions and build trust. Work to understand the communication preferences of your audience and tailor your communication for improved results.
In the quest for business success, don’t get lost in your KPI’s. Creating the most empowered relationships will amplify your results. Think of them as the silent engines propelling your business.
Whether it’s your customers, team, or external network, every relationship is critical to respect and nurture.
