{"id":295,"date":"2009-09-08T23:40:00","date_gmt":"2009-09-08T23:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chadstutzman.net\/?p=295"},"modified":"2009-09-08T23:40:00","modified_gmt":"2009-09-08T23:40:00","slug":"top-5-keys-to-strong-relationships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chadstutzman.com\/?p=295","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Keys to Strong Relationships"},"content":{"rendered":"

Someone asked me my opinion about what identifies a person that is good at building strong relationships. I made the comment that great leaders are great at building relationships. If you want to improve as a leader and improve any relationship in your life try my top five thoughts.<\/p>\n

Here are my top 5 keys in building lasting relationships:<\/p>\n

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  1. Be Present – Give people your full attention when you are with them. Focus on them, look them in the eye. Make them feel like the most important person in the room.<\/li>\n
  2. Listen well – Ask questions to make sure you understand what they are saying. Repeat back what you heard them saying. Use your body language to let them know you are listening.<\/li>\n
  3. Take the initiative – Be intentional about meeting with them and spending time with them. Keep track of how long it has been since you spent quality time with the person you are friends with.<\/li>\n
  4. Don’t try to fix them – Don’t judge them either. Instead empathize with them and just love them. Friends are not projects, that you need to improve or fix. <\/li>\n
  5. Pray for them – When you are regularly praying for someone your attitude and perspective change. Find out how to pray for them by asking them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Relationships matter!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Someone asked me my opinion about what identifies a person that is good at building strong relationships. I made the comment that great leaders are great at building relationships. If you want to improve as a leader and improve any relationship in your life try my top five thoughts. Here are my top 5 keys … <\/p>\n

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