Inspiring Excellence in OthersStrategies for Building Better Professional

Relationships

INSPIRE… fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative

EXCELLENCE…the quality of being outstanding or extremely good

PUSH THE BUTTON

• Admit the need

• Accept the work

• Commit to ACTION

Are you ready?

Better Relationships

• What do I control?

• What must I let go of?

• What are my top three strengths?

• What do I know to be true?

SELF ASSESSMENT

• Ask the tough questions

• Identify growth areas

• Get accountable

• Develop new habits

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE

Acknowledge

Focus on strengths

Set boundaries

Let go of past

Get help

ENGAGE…occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention)

RELATIONSHIP ENGAGMENT TOOLBOX

BE engaged

Focus on the other person

Be a good listener

DO NOT GOSSIP

Smile

Tell the truth

Address small issues

Pay attention to the nonverbal

Focus on what is RIGHT

Slow down

Give me 3

Ask before giving feedback

Meet outside the office

Plan surprises

Ask questions

Be the bigger person

RELATIONSHIP ENGAGMENT TOOLBOX

PAUSE

Hold stand up meetings

Be consistent

Make friends at work

Show up early

Share the why

Give recognition

Communicate

Volunteer

Set goals

Get training

Give APPLAUSE

Create a positive workspace

Ask for input

Set aside time to work on

Be authentic

Michelle NeujahrMotivational Speaker/Business Coach

www.michelleneujahr.com