How strong are your relationships with your colleagues?
The Challenge
Take a mental inventory of your relationships with your colleagues. Which relationships are mutually strong? Which are not so strong? What do you think is contributing to make each the way that it is?
Why do this?
During challenging times, it is hard for anyone to be their best if they are isolated or feel alone. Your ability to be your best depends, in part, on the quality of your relationships with others. When you have colleagues who you can really trust and lean on, it is easier to stay positive and move forward.
Being prepared for a sudden change in resources, people, circumstances, or time will make you nimble and confident--two of the most important aspects of a flexible mindset.
What’s next?
If you can think of a relationship that is not particularly strong, begin to do one or two things each week to strengthen it for the future. For example, look for that person's strengths and appreciate them, be interested in the person's challenges and offer help, or simply engage in casual conversation on a more regular basis.
