How To Foster Strong Interpersonal Relationships

Suggested Video.
Give and Take. 
Some of the group discussion is distracting, persevere it's worth the time.
  • Spectrum of personality relationships Takers - Matchers - Givers.
  • When we judge we rely on intuition which is very unreliable. 
  • A willingness to help does not necessarily match with productivity. 
  • There is a Give and take website.
  • The Q&A starts at 44.00.
Wellness.​
  • Stay centred and focus on things you can control:  What do you need to get from a relationship?
  • Accept life is a journey:  What you need and what you are willing to give (in relationships) will change as you change.
  • Be patient:  Worthwhile relationships need work and time.
  • Become aware:  Others have things that they need to get from a relationship; you must be open to their needs.
  • Be truthful not hateful. Speak your truths consistently and without being combative or aggressive:  Building relationships on lies is ultimately destructive.
  • Avoid belligerent people:  It's very difficult to maintain a productive relationship with a belligerent person. 
  • Be sceptical, there are personal and professional tricksters:  People have the capacity to be very good liars when they want something.
  • BE HAPPY:  A good relationship will carry you through when things are not going well.
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Suggested Videos.
1. Bad/Good Coach.  A practical look at interpersonal skills.

What's Next?
2. Building Adult Capabilities to improve Child Outcomes.
There are some key skills that need to be developed and practiced.
  1. Finding common ground with people.
  2. Showing interest in others.
  3. Only say things that you mean.
  4. Learning to trust and be trusted.
  5. Loyalty and understanding the importance of loyalty.
  6. ​Giving without expecting a return.
It's amazing what you can learn from just listening.