{"id":11039,"date":"2023-07-22T02:12:59","date_gmt":"2023-07-22T02:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adenleadership.com\/?p=11039"},"modified":"2023-08-05T02:17:31","modified_gmt":"2023-08-05T02:17:31","slug":"how-communication-forges-loving-trusting-relationships-and-builds-consensus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adenleadership.com\/how-communication-forges-loving-trusting-relationships-and-builds-consensus","title":{"rendered":"How Communication Forges Loving, Trusting Relationships and Builds Consensus"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
In life, projects, possessions, and riches come and go. But relationships can last a lifetime and, along the way, bring us far more joy and satisfaction than anything else. Good communication is essential whether you’re looking to forge strong relationships in the family or the workplace.<\/span><\/p> We will look at three key elements in which good communication can help us build strong relationships: fostering love, strengthening trust, and seeking agreement. Put these steps into practice and watch your family, business, and personal happiness flourish.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t For some of us, the idea of love in the workplace may make us a little uncomfortable. So let’s start by defining what love means in this context.<\/span><\/p> We\u2019re not talking about romantic love here. We mean what the Harvard Business Review called \u201c<\/span>compassionate love<\/span><\/a>.\u201d This is what people mean when they say they can \u201cfeel the love\u201d \u2013 that sense of acceptance, belonging, and togetherness that successful leaders foster in the workplace.<\/span><\/p> What role does communication play in building an authentically\u2013and appropriately\u2013loving atmosphere in the workplace? In compassionate workplaces, employees feel safe to:<\/span><\/p> This all starts with leaders who model loving communication. Some tips include:<\/span><\/p> However, it\u2019s often the small gestures that mean the most. Regular, sincere, one-on-one conversations that are about listening rather than speaking can do a lot to help your workers feel the love and give their best.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Trust has to be based on authenticity. This <\/span>takes courage<\/span><\/a>\u2013putting your ego to one side, holding your hands up, and saying sorry is not the response of a weak person. However, doing so when appropriate is only going to strengthen the trust your team members have in you as a leader.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> Communicating as much as you can about the <\/span>big picture<\/span><\/a> also helps employees trust their leaders. Sure, there will always be things that are confidential. But needlessly withholding information your workers could benefit from is counterproductive and could make you seem untrustworthy. Instead, communicate, communicate, communicate!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Teams that communicate well are much more likely to build consensus and work together unitedly. To facilitate this, communication must be:<\/span><\/p> As a leader, your role is to keep the team focused and model productive communication. The team will sense when you\u2019re authentically engaged. Demonstrating these skills yourself will encourage team members to follow.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Strong communication skills can help your team enjoy working together. When everyone feels genuinely valued, listened to, and needed, the team will pull together and do amazing things for your business.<\/span><\/p> At Aden Leadership, our focus is on leaders and teams mastering the critical skills of authenticity, service leadership, and accountability. Why not <\/span>book a discovery call<\/span><\/a> to find out what we can do for you?<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In life, projects, possessions, and riches come and go. But relationships can last a lifetime and, along the way, bring us far more joy and satisfaction than anything else. Good communication is essential whether you’re looking to forge strong relationships in the family or the workplace. We will look at three key elements in which …<\/p>\nCommunication Fosters Love<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Communication Strengthens Trust<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Communication Builds Consensus<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Build a Loving, Trusting, United Team with Good Communication<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t