A discussion on winning the relationship game in leadership, highlighting types of relationships and the impact of intentional encouragement. Topics include leadership challenges, adding value in relationships, and building empathy and positive relationships in leadership.
Focusing on lifting people up instead of bringing them down enhances team engagement and performance.
Classifying individuals as adders, subtractors, multipliers, or dividers can help understand their impact on relationships and team effectiveness.
Deep dives
Winning the Relationship Game
Leaders need to focus on developing strong relationships to overcome challenges in team dynamics. John emphasizes the importance of lifting people up rather than taking them down, introducing the elevator principle to highlight this concept. By intentionally adding value to others, providing career growth opportunities, and demonstrating empathy, leaders can enhance team engagement and performance.
The Types of Relationships Builders
John classifies individuals as adders, subtractors, multipliers, or dividers based on their impact on relationships. Adders intentionally bring value to others, while dividers undermine and damage relationships by intentionally causing harm. Multipliers enhance team effectiveness through partnership, excellence, initiative, and inspiration, showcasing a deeper level of relationship development.
Strategies for Being a Relationship Lifte
To be a relationship lifter, individuals must focus on daily authentic encouragement and understanding the impact of small gestures on others. By actively engaging in positive interactions, showing empathy, and proactively lifting others up, leaders can create a culture of collaboration and trust. Investing in enhancing relationship dynamics can lead to improved team retention, talent recruitment, and organizational success, highlighting the significance of mastering the relationship game.
The conversation revolves around the topic of winning the relationship game and how leaders can lift people up and create positive relationships. The hosts discuss the different types of people in relationships, including adders, subtractors, multipliers, and dividers. They emphasize the importance of intentional encouragement and kindness in lifting others up. The conversation also touches on the impact of relationships on leadership effectiveness and organizational culture.
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