I was having drinks the other night with a friend at her house on the beach.  A few weeks earlier she hosted a party to announce she was running for a political office. We were recapping the success of the party. The room was packed, I mean sardine squished, and the room itself was rather large. She was overwhelmed that night with the outpouring of love and support; it was a very humbling experience for her.  She had so many people there, that we barely had time to say hi to each other as droves of people were wanting to wish her well and shake her hand. It was electric. Trish is going to make a fine Judge and I’m so excited for her!

Back on the sofa are her place,  I said something  that has stuck with me since…. I said “That room was a direct reflection of the relationships you have made with those people”.

It was apparent that those people took her seriously, they were there for no other reason that to show their support. Of course it is overwhelming.It caused me to think of our business and how I refer to it as a “people” business. People join you in your home business as a result of YOU. Not your product or service, they could call anyone in your company for that matter.

So it poses the question, “How is the health of your relationships with your people?”

If you invited them to a party, would they show up?
If you called them on the phone, would they answer or let it ring to voicemail?
If you asked for their help, would they offer it?

I believe if you answer honestly, you will see a direct coralation between the health of your business and the health of your relationships…. if you business is growing, you have great relationships with your leadership, your new distributors, and your support team. If your business is stagnant, you probably have medium or o.k. relationships with your leadership, support team and distributors. If your business is going backwards, my guess is you have some work to do with those relationships; they are probably strained, perhaps some trust and respect has been lost between you and whomever.

But the good news is….your relationship with someone is a moving energy.

The bad news is…. your relationship with someone is a moving energy.

Whatever the health is TODAY, will change tomorrow. It could get better or worse. This is when I look at the Slight Edge Philosophy. Doing something positive every day, something small even, consistently over time, will make a huge positive impact.

So, call your leadership, one at  a time, tell them how much you appreciate them.
Take responsibility if you have failed at maintaining the relationship.

Most importantly, just make the call.  Become a champion of your people and watch the overall health of those relationships grow stronger and stronger.

What are some other ways you maintain or make better your relationships? Leave a comment, love to hear about it!

Until next time,
Donna