Build Human Connection and Rapport

In the first step of the Progressive Cycle, we introduce the Respect & Safety Stage. Here is where you start to build Human Connection and Rapport with others.

Respect and Safety are fundamental to conversations and create the first level of comfort and openness.  At this point, you will find that people start to share what’s truly important, the stuff that makes a difference.

I want to encourage you this week to generate that space of Safety & Respect in all your interactions and let me know how it turns out.

Connect to Your Needs

Give yourself a reason to listen: What needs of yours are met by listening?

Connect to Your Feeling

What is it going to feel like when you meet your needs for listening? 
Here is where most people get lost - (Call me to clarify)

WIIFM

What's In It For Me?
Do it for yourself, so you win, and
then take that win to others so they win as well.

Here's to your ongoing success - Martin