Begin by Understanding Yourself
Since the early days of civilization sages have been teaching about the importance of self-knowledge and self-awareness. The Oracle at Delphi said, “Know thyself.” Socrates wrote, “The unexamined life is not worth living.”
There are two people in any relationship and one of them is YOU. So if you want to have good relationships with others — both at work and in your personal life — the best place to start is with yourself.
What motivates you? Power? Achievement? Affiliation? Which is more important to you: to be respected or to be liked? What makes you angry? What are your hot buttons? What kinds of people do you enjoy working with and what kinds of people drive you crazy? And do you know why?
People Facts 101.1
What do all your relationships have in common? YOU! You are the single biggest factor in your success (or failure) when working with others.
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