Entry Level Leadership

Building Strong Relationships (Part 1)


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Learning the basics of building good relationships at work is critical and will determine your success. As a result, your relationship effectiveness is driven by understanding the challenges you face, importance of mutual respect, and the essential skills and habits you need as an Entry Level Leader.  Episode 003 of the Entry Level Leadership Podcast addresses the importance of building strong workplace relationships head on.

Daily, you face many challenges overcoming workplace relationships. Recognizing these challenges and intentionally improving them is the basis for all leaders to thrive.

First of all, if everyone on the job isn't being treated with respect, it can be bad for business. A mutual respect between co-workers foster a positive environment where strong relationships can flourish. If you respect the people you work with, it's much easier to build relationships that result in achieving company goals. Furthermore, in an environment where disrespectful behavior is common, conflict is more likely to break out between you and your co-workers. Therefore, if this happens, it's important that you take a position of leadership and not allow disrespectful behavior to affect you the same way.

Learning essential skills and habits are key to creating positive workplace relationships. As an Entry Level Leader, identify opportunities to resolve relationship conflicts early. A few examples of leadership skills that you can personally use and coach others are below.

Skills and Habits
  • Take Responsibility
  • Keep an Open Mind
  • Honor your Commitments
  • Limit Technology Distractions
  • Share Credit
  • Don't Interrupt Others
  • Smile
  • Respect Boundaries
  • Learn to Let Go

These leadership traits are discussed in depth on Episode 003 of the Entry Level Leadership Podcast. This is Part 1 of a two-part series on Building Strong Relationships. In Part 2, we will continue the discussion and dive into the benefits of strong relationships at work and cover conflicts and how Entry Level Leaders can overcome them.

 

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Entry Level LeadershipBy Steven Foust