July 15, 2008This Week in the World ~ “Relationship by agreement”
A heart-warming letter
I received a three page handwritten letter today from “Julie,” a reader. I wanted to frame it. She told me about how my books and newsletter have empowered her, and how she regards me as a mentor. She told a friend that I was her mentor but didn’t know it. Julie’s friend suggested she tell me. She did, in a letter that was beautiful and deeply moving.
I think of the mentors I’ve had in my life, including the one I’m studying with now, and I am humbly inspired to think that I might have even a fraction of the positive influence on someone that these people had on me.
Julie’s letter makes me want to become available to interact more personally with my readers. I’m making plans to do that.
Many thanks to Julie for such a beautiful letter, and to her friend for insisting she write it. Her friend gets a SpeakStrong award.
Relationship by agreement
Speaking of mentors, the 3 Conversations teleseminar with my mentor Jeffrey Armstrong last week was fascinating. You’ll find the audio link and my review here.
One of the many recommendations Jeffrey detailed was his concept of “relationship by agreement.” That means you craft your relationships rather than leave them to habit and chance.
Jeffrey suggests you craft business relationships the same deliberate way. For example, I have my own style of working. While I like results, my work is also my play. When I get involved with business partners, I like competent, consistent people who will play with me as we get the job done. If I had to choose, I would rather get a little less done while having fun than get a lot done through drudgery.
Right now I’m sponsoring The UltiMate™ Relationship Seminar with a wonderfully savvy, playful woman. Our work together is a complete delight and continual play date.
Learn more about “relationship by agreement” and about last week’s teleseminar here.
My apologies to those who tried to register last week before we got the shipping glitch sorted out. It’s working fine now.
Yoga and relationships
This week we have another free teleseminar with Jeffrey Armstrong. This one focuses on The Yoga of Relationships. Register now.
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