Work RelationshipsYou can develop highly successful, productive and satisfying work relationships using the fundamentals of Carl Rogers’ counseling approach. Shortly before Rogers' death, the American Psychological Association deemed him the psychologist of the twentieth century. His ideas inspired people in every walk of life, and instructed professional helpers around the world in the most effective ways of serving people. No matter what you want to accomplish, you will need the support and cooperation of others to do it. Whether you want to find a new job, increase your wealth, or expand your spiritual awareness on a personal level, knowing the right people and building successful relationships will be of paramount importance. Not only must you know people, but you must keep your presence before them. This involves networking in such a way as to maintain your relationships with your valuable customers or potential customers, allies and referral sources . . . assuming you want to count on their help and support in the future. The power of any network depends upon the quality of one’s relationships with the persons who are listed in the address book. Imagine this scenario: Let's say you haven’t spoken with someone in months or years. Then one day you need him. You call him only to find out he has moved, or he is no longer in the same business and is not interested in your services. He or she may no longer place the same degree of faith in you, and cannot support you now. You have allowed yourself to drop off his radar screen. Three FundamentalsThis article will show you how you can keep yourself in the minds of your customers, contacts or other important relationships. It’ll explain how to use Roger’s three helping fundamentals to improve and strengthen your important work relationships. Rogers argued that an effective helper should employ three qualities in forming successful relationships:
Yes, you’d get plenty of backing for your initiatives and projects. People would be there for you because they are familiar with you, they believe in you, and you are always there for them. It seems so simple, but many forget to do it. The Magic is In the ApplicationMost of us are familiar with these concepts today. But in Rogers’ time, they were novel, breakthrough ideas. Although we are familiar with concepts, we do not necessarily apply them to our work relationships.We can apply these ideas to all our relationships, if we have the wisdom to set aside a little time for state-of-the-art networking. Sometimes it takes great courage to be honest and real with someone we’re just getting to know. It takes a sincere desire to want a rich, fulfilling work relationship with someone. We need to be able to give someone our empathy and support, especially if we don’t have much in common with them. We want to build ever more successful relationships on the foundation of unconditional positive regard. Successful people give positive regard and high quality service to everyone. Giving and caring is a key component of providing genuine leadership through our relationships. What an investment! This one will come back to us tenfold. Go back to Types of Relationships page from Work Relationships |
