Monday, September 20, 2010

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU'VE CONNECTED WITH OTHERS

From "Everyone Communicates Few Connect" by John C. Maxwell:

How do I know that I’ve connected with others? I look for the signs. I know I’ve connected when I sense:
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• Extra Effort—people go the extra mile
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• Unsolicited Appreciation—they say positive things
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• Unguarded Openness—they demonstrate trust
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• Increased Communication—they express themselves more readily
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• Enjoyable Experiences—they feel good about what they’re doing
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• Emotional Bondedness—they display a connection on an emotional level
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• Positive Energy—their emotional “batteries” are charged by being together
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• Growing Synergy—their effectiveness is greater than the sun of the contributions
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• Unconditional Love—they are accepting without reservation