Latest "relationship building" Posts

#337 Student of Relationships

90SecondNavigator-AlbumArt If you are serious of improving your quality of life, become a student of relationships.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in life-long students, Podcasts, relationship building, win people over.

#239 Choose Your People Wisely

90SecondNavigator-AlbumArt Life is short, choose your people wisely.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in happiness, Podcasts, relationship building.

#218 Cultivating Critical Relationships

90SecondNavigator-AlbumArt You can’t afford to neglect the most important people in your life. Make cultivating critical relationships a priority.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in leverage relationships, Podcasts, relationship building, Uncategorized.

Most Important People

IMG_2447How many people do you have in your life that are there for you unconditionally? I’m not just talking about people who will listen to you vent about problems, visit you when you are sick, or watch your dog or children when you need them. Instead, who in your life would be willing to take you in, care for you long-term, and even face financial hardship to do it? These represent your most important people.

I am so grateful when I realize I have many people in my life that I can unconditionally count on – my family. Each year for the past 20 years, my parents have rented a huge house at various, wonderful venues.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Gratitude, relationship building.

Fostering Relationships

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In New York City it’s difficult to walk more than a block without a Starbuck’s encounter. There is one Starbuck’s that has become a destination. Many devout coffee drinkers will pass several just to get to this one. It happens to be on Park Avenue in the first floor headquarters of JP Morgan Chase. The reason people come has nothing to do with the coffee, but everything to do with a barista known as Happy Ivy. Ivy has a wonderful, bubbly personality and always has a warm smile. She is amazing at fostering relationships.

While her personality has certainly helped her create a following, it is her dedication to making her customers feel special that creates her success: Ivy comes in every morning two hours prior to the store’s opening.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Building Lasting Success, Exceed Expectations, Habits create success, relationship building, win people over.

#186 Building Relationships

The two most important attributes for getting ahead in business is your level of competence and the relationships you have with others. Building relationships is critical to success.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Achieve Success, be kind, Building Lasting Success, kindness, Make people like you, Podcasts, relationship building, Respect People, win people over.

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