When you ask people, what is the foundation of good relationships? I often hear, "trust." Trust is so important that Stephen M. R. Covey wrote a great book titled, The Speed of Trust."
I agree, trust is a huge part but there is something even more foundational. If you don't believe me, try removing this from any relationships in your life and see what happens.
What am I talking about? Communications!!!
If communication is important what should it look like? Better yet, what should it not be like?
Consistent, accurate, regular, open, are just a few key words.
When a military battle plan is drawn up the first objective is to knockout the enemies communications. More effective than precise reconnaissance or carpet bombing, if communication lines are cut, everything quickly falls apart.
Come back for more suggestions on the power of communications.
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In relationships, doesn't everything communicate something? If two family members quit speaking to each other, is the primary problem that they aren't communicating or that they are communicating indifference toward resolving their conflict and preserving their relationship?
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