It is hard to predict what the future of work looks like for remote employees, but one thing is certain: the 9-to-5...
Relationship Building Articles
Do You Build Strategic Relationships?
People with strong relationships are healthier, happier and more likely to perform at their peak to earn more money...
A Return to Office (and a Return to Communication)
“We don’t have the budget right now.” “We decided to go with someone else.” “I don’t have an answer for you.” How many...
How to Build Trust with Remote Teams
Remote work was already gaining momentum when the global pandemic hit in early 2020. Abruptly, everything went virtual—and after the initial shock wore off, remote teams began to realize that many of the things they believed could only achieved in the workplace, i.e.,...
Elevate Your Relationship-Building Game
People with strong relationships are healthier, happier, and more likely to perform at their peak to earn more money and achieve greater levels of success. And while all relationships are important, they are not all equal. Simply stated, some relationships are more...
Why Build Strong Business Relationships?
Why do you want to build strong business relationships? Strong business relationships are the key to personal and professional success. People who build them are known as connectors, and connecting is a skilled activity that can be learned, improved, and measured. Ask...
The Next Normal: COVID-19’s Impact on Relationship Building
Giving new meaning to the word tumultuous, the year 2020 radically shifted the way people live and work. Yet despite COVID-19’s impact, one thing remained constant: The importance of building and maintaining strong relationships. A Workforce Transformed The global...
Why People Buy: It’s About Relationships, Not Advertising
500 billion or $500,000,000,000. That is how much companies around the world spend each year on advertising. The United States accounts for more than $250 billion of that amount. It would stand to reason that advertising works. Why would sophisticated global...
Business Relationship Building is Everyone’s Job
It doesn’t matter what business you are in: Relationships are everything. Not even the most technical, data-driven employee operates in a vacuum. Employees with good relationships are healthier, happier and more likely to advance in their careers. Employers benefit...
Define Your Brand Vision to Build Better Relationships
Connectors connect to give, and not to get—it’s what differentiates connecting from networking. But if you are to be of service, you need to be clear on the values and skills that you bring to the table. Sounds simple, right? There’s just one problem. Too often we...
Grow Your Member Organization One Relationship at a Time
Most associations serve a wide variety of members. As a result, many lose sight of the individual in the process. In order to build lasting relationships, associations must strive to get to know their members on a more personal level. Strong Connections Build Trust...
The Connector’s Way: A Story About Building Business One Relationship at a Time
Why I Wrote The Connector's Way Since 2002, strong business relationships have fueled The Galvanizing Group’s growth. Our company is hardly unique. Great relationships are the foundation of success. For confirmation, ask yourself two questions: What percentage of your...